How this franchise is growing its business by planting trees

Realty ONE Group is planting one tree for every closed transaction. We talked to founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew to find out how the company is supporting its agents while furthering its commitment to the environment. Continue reading

How indies can thrive in today’s market

Succeeding in today’s market is hard. Agent splits are higher, there’s a race to the bottom on commissions, and it’s expensive in both dollars and resources to provide the services agents and clients want. We firmly believe that it’s possible to make i… Continue reading

Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers. Continue reading

Can’t stay away: Tomer Fridman returns to Compass

After spending a little over one month at Hilton & Hyland, the broker and his 11-person team have made a reversal and returned to Compass. Continue reading

How you can pave the path for increased Black homeownership

Real estate agents have to work together to eliminate disparities and barriers to homeownership. Here’s how one Realtor remains dedicated in creating pathways toward fair and equitable housing opportunities for all. Continue reading

Scared of losing talent? 3 tips for better retention

In real estate’s fast-paced environment, the fear of losing agents is real and ever-present. But instead of focusing on external factors and symptoms of greater problems, leaders should turn their attention to the things within their control. Here’s how. Continue reading

Nothing to post? 21 social media content ideas to inspire your plan

Social media platforms are oversaturated with all sorts of posts, so creating content that’s fresh, creative and engaging can help cut through the noise, grow your following and nurture trust with your clients. Here are a few ideas. Continue reading

Compass sues REBNY, alleges conspiracy with other brokerages

Compass says the New York organization has worked with Douglas Elliman and the Corcoran Group to “thwart competitors” and “smother” competition. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are Opendoor’s plans too ambitious?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing. Continue reading