CoStar takes aim at Zillow in NYC with launch of Citysnap portal

Homesnap’s new portal will launch across NYC in 2022. It’s the latest development in a simmering search portal war between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading

Using Chime CRM? Here are 3 next-level tips for maximizing conversion

They say that the most effective CRM is the one you actually use, but lead capture is just the first step. Here’s how to use Chime CRM to focus on optimizing your entire process from appointment to agreement, agreement to contract, contract to settleme… Continue reading

He didn’t like the home he bought sight unseen. So he shot the Realtor

New details have emerged about the 84-year-old homebuyer who fatally shot his Long & Foster real estate agent after growing unhappy with the sight unseen home he’d just purchased. Continue reading

How to expand your luxury real estate network

Any luxury agent will tell you that the strength of your career is as good as the vastness of your network. So, if you’re starting to build your contacts, here are a few tips to help you hit the ground running. Continue reading

Luxury is about level of service: 5 tips for beginners

Mastering the luxury market can be rewarding — but it’s also a lot of work. If you want to take the plunge into the world of the high-end, here are a few skillsets to hone. Continue reading

Compass stock, market cap tumbles to new low

The company’s shares ended Monday trading at $10.74, down significantly compared to when they debuted about six months ago. The drop reduced Compass’ valuation to $4.2 billion. Continue reading

Real estate agent in hot water over costly missing apostrophe

Anthony Zadravic if faced with up to $250,000 in court fees after he failed to place a crucial apostrophe in a Facebook post bashing his former employee. Continue reading

Brokerage, mortgage and title: Inside strategies to improve customer service

In the above session from Connect Now, Wendy Forsythe of Fathom Realty, Sean Varin of Encompass Lending Group, and Paul Yurashevich of Versus Title discuss how real estate agents need to build a team of service providers they can work with in tandem to… Continue reading