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5 people to watch at Redfin as the company moves into a new era

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Redfin is about to get a new second-in-command, all the while continuing its efforts to be consumers’ preferred one-stop real estate shop. Continue reading →

New to real estate? How to guide clients through homebuying

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As a real estate pro, it’s your job to help clients pinpoint what they want and then help them find it. If you’re a newly minted agent, here’s what you should be doing throughout your clients’ homebuying journey. Continue reading →

What to look for in a closing disclosure form

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How long has it been since you updated your closing disclosure form? Here is a page-by-page breakdown of what you should review, verify, understand and inform clients about. Continue reading →

18 critical move-out tasks that should be on every seller’s checklist

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In the mad dash that’s buying a home these days, important details can slip through the cracks. That’s why listing agents need to help sellers transition out of their homes in an organized fashion — without leaving out any critical information buyers m… Continue reading →

Why hiring a PR team is the best marketing decision you can make

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A constant presence in major media outlets is a valuable way to promote and grow your real estate business on all levels. Here’s how a strong public relations strategy can elevate your brand and what you should keep in mind when hiring a PR team. Continue reading →

What to watch for as Compass goes public: an Inman guide

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After years of speculation, Compass’ IPO is less than a day away. Here’s what you need to know about the process and what the first day’s results could be. Continue reading →

Compass cuts IPO price range to $18-$19 per share from $23-$26

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In advance of tomorrow’s long-awaited IPO, the brokerage also slashed the number of shares it expects to sell to 25 million from its initial goal of up to 36 million. Continue reading →

The crux of the IC status issue in real estate

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With the possibility of the PRO Act passing, independent contractors face an uphill battle. Here’s how the two primary tests for classifying ICs work, NAR’s response to recent press coverage about the issue and steps real estate professionals can take … Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: How one city is leading the charge to repair the past

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In the first of its kind, Evanston, Illinois, has created a reparations program that seeks to begin the process of redressing harm from the housing industry. Let’s talk about reparations and Evanston’s groundbreaking initiative. Continue reading →

From Urban Compass to IPO: The history of Compass in 21 stories

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As the real estate world waits to see how the brokerage’s initial public offering will unfold this week, take a look back at Compass’ decade-long road to success as covered by Inman. Continue reading →