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Compass acquires No. 1 indie brokerage in Central Texas

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NYC-based brokerage Compass has acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio for an undisclosed amount. The brokerage closed $5.24B in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading →

Compass adds 10 principal agents to Ocean City office

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Compass has recruited 15 agents from an Ocean City, New Jersey, RE/MAX franchise, 10 of whom will serve as principal agents. The new recruits represent $136 million in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading →

How tech-savvy brokers deal with second job: proptech ‘ambassador’

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Real estate brokers who invest in tech stacks frequently find themselves selling their own agents on the technology’s merits. Intel spoke to executives about the adoption tactics that work best. Continue reading →

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance touts ‘Stop Hate in Real Estate’ initiative

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The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities. Continue reading →

Volunteer leaders, Parcell included, focus of leaked 2022 NAR memo

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Coupled with findings of an internal investigation made public this month, the memo addressed to Donna Gland reveals NAR was aware of a “hostile, toxic work environment” as early as March 2022. Continue reading →

Here’s how new builds are winning the current market

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New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner checks the numbers to see how their strategy is working now and what… Continue reading →

3 ‘old school’ ideas that could be holding you back

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Is holding onto tradition holding you back? COO Stephen Meadows outlines some of the worst ways people get stuck in the past to rethink those outdated attitudes. Continue reading →

Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent

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Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman fair housing case reveals agent confusion over law

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A discrimination lawsuit filed in August by Shaniqua Newkirk, a Black Section 8 voucher recipient, against several Douglas Elliman agents has brought to light misconceptions about agent obligations when it comes to fair housing. Continue reading →

The ‘lock-in effect’ is real. Lean into it to generate more leads

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Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it’s impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next. Continue reading →