California close to rent control despite Realtor opposition

California is on the verge of passing rent control, underlining a growing movement across the U.S. to provide more protection to tenants amid rising housing costs.  Continue reading

EXp Realty becomes first RESO-certified brokerage

EXp Realty is the first brokerage to be certified by Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), the trade association that governs how data flows in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Ben Kinney partners with early mentor for new real estate coaching service

Ben Kinney is drawing on the help of his old mentor Debbie De Grote to launch a coaching and consulting service for real estate agents. Continue reading

Realogy calls Compass allegations ‘sensational’ and ‘not true’

In an internal email, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider insisted his company never explored a sale and called Compass’ claims an attempt “to inspire sensational news coverage.” Continue reading

The secret to building an effective and profitable team

It’s tempting to pile on new agents quickly, but experience shows that the most profitable approach is moving slowly and deliberately to make sure new agents are a good fit. Continue reading

How Jay and Michelle Macklin successfully went independent

Reorganizing, rebranding, recruiting — here’s how the Macklins handled their first year after splitting from RE/MAX. Continue reading

Episode 4 – The Millionaire Real Estate Agent

Looking for a way to remain competitive among top producers, an idea was pitched that forever changed the trajectory of Keller Williams – the Millionaire Real Estate Agent. Continue reading

The onboarding calendar to speed new agents into production

Many brokers today have the same frustrations as team leads, sales managers, and even productivity coaches: new agents join and then don’t generate enough of their own leads. And it’s not surprising, considering newly licensed agents come into the mar… Continue reading

Compass accuses Realogy of exploring sale, files motion to dismiss lawsuit

On Friday, Compass asked a judge to dismiss a Realogy lawsuit that alleges it practiced “illegal schemes” and accused the industry giant’s CEO of exploring a possible sale of his company. Continue reading

Florida brokerage president talks partnerships, climate change ahead of Luxury Connect

Tiffany McQuaid’s company, McQuaid and Company Real Estate, operates out of Naples, Florida, but is actively working to extend its reach up the East Coast. Continue reading