Corcoran Group enters Washington state, launches new affiliate, brand

Corcoran Lifestyle Properties is located in the greater Seattle metro area and will be led by Keoki and Stephanie McCarthy. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway sees real estate income plummet

The operator of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices saw net income from real estate fall 75 percent year over year, according to earnings released at so-called “Woodstock of Capitalism” this weekend. Continue reading

NAR tackles racial wealth gap as midyear conference gets underway

Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Trump adviser Ja’Ron Smith shared how discrimination hurts the economy as NAR unveiled its goal to add 3 million Black homeowners by 2030. Continue reading

Redfin settles ‘digital redlining’ discrimination case

Redfin has reached a settlement with the National Fair Housing Alliance in its discrimination case after nearly two years. The brokerage will pay $4 million along with making several policy changes. Continue reading

Watchdog calls for ban on sellers offering buyer agent commissions

In a new report alleging the majority of commissions are nearly identical in 35 U.S. cities, the Consumer Federation of America said offers to buyer agents should be legally prohibited. Continue reading

Drumroll please! This year’s ICLV theme is…

Real estate is changing fast. Stay ahead of your competition — join thousands of pros at Inman Connect Las Vegas and mingle with the brightest and most successful real estate pros in the business. Continue reading

Help your real estate team close more deals

When you’re armed with the right solutions, you can maximize your leadership skills and elevate your team’s productivity. Here are three surefire ways you can lead a team to operate at peak efficiency and, ultimately, close more deals. Continue reading

Repeat customers on lock! How this agent achieves a 99.7% repeat client rate

If you’re looking for consistent growth in your business, make sure you are devoting time and effort to the people who already know, like and trust you, says Jimmy Burgess. These relationships are the seeds for future growth. Continue reading

CoStar eyes ‘ambitious’ investment in residential following banner Q1

The commercial behemoth is ramping up spending by as much as $220 million, with “well over” 1,000 people overhauling its residential websites, CoStar CEO Andy Florance said during an earnings call Friday. Continue reading

Kindness, trust and collaboration: Sherry Chris on ERA as it turns 50

Realogy Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris reflects on ERA Real Estate’s anniversary and shares the three keys to creating a brand that thrives. Continue reading