$177M Malibu home sale sets new California record

The sale of fashion mogul Serge Azria’s 7-acre property in Malibu, California, for $177 million, has set a new record in the golden state. The buyer was venture capitalist Marc Andreessen. Continue reading

What real estate agents need to know about soundproofing

Nobody likes unwanted, distracting noise, and every property can benefit from soundproofing to some degree, particularly in multifamily dwellings. Here’s what you need to know about soundproofing options so you can better serve your clients. Continue reading

5 ways experienced brokers can help new agents gain confidence

A new agent will be most successful when they approach every aspect of the job with confidence. As a leader, you can help rookies find their feet and grow that confidence by providing valuable advice, encouragement and motivation. Continue reading

Listing ‘mafias,’ the Amazon of real estate and other Connect standouts

This year’s highlights included the escalation of a Zillow-CoStar cold war, warnings that the market could turn and countless tips for agents who want to thrive in any kind of market. Continue reading

Compass snaps up 3 Warburg agents on heels of Coldwell acquisition

Three top-producing Warburg Realty agents said their reasons for leaving preceded the brokerage’s recent acquisition by Coldwell Banker. Continue reading

Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving

Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings haven’t disappeared. But they remain hotly debated, and demand for off-market housing is as strong as ever. Continue reading

How the rise of digital privacy will impact your digital marketing

A simple email newsletter or Facebook ad that may have converted business in the past may become ineffective as a result. Here’s what to do. Continue reading

What makes a good real estate broker?

What determines good or bad? Is it a broker’s reputation? Could it be the split? Do they have a successful digital presence or the ability to provide good leads? Is the broker a qualified professional?
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How not to lose the commission battle with sellers (and the listing)

When it comes to the commission battle, a lot of agents cave into reducing their fees instead of working to persuade sellers otherwise. Here’s why sellers make this request and how to overcome it. Continue reading

4 simple ways to create a positive culture at your real estate brokerage

‘I believe that you can’t oversee from afar,’ Creig Northrop told an in-person audience at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday. Continue reading