Opendoor disciplined in North Carolina for disclosure lapses

Regulators say the iBuyer misrepresented a home and didn’t get the proper permits for another. Its license was suspended for 18 months, but the North Carolina Real Estate Commission has stayed the suspension, allowing Opendoor to continue operating. Continue reading

You’ll never guess which ‘Scrubs’ actor just joined Compass

Robert Maschio, the actor who played Todd Quinlan on the ABC series, has been selling homes since 2017 with Rob Maschio Real Estate. He joined Compass in Santa Monica this week. Continue reading

@properties expands franchise operations to Washington, D.C.

RLAH Real Estate will become the latest in a growing number of @properties franchises. The company will also be the first @properties franchise on the East Coast. Continue reading

John Davis offers new denial in Keller Williams misconduct suit

The former Keller Williams CEO alleges he and franchisee Inga Dow dated for about five years and she “concocted a false story” about the sexual abuse allegedly endured during their relationship. Continue reading

Are you a manager or a leader? Here’s how to tell

Great leaders must be like the honey badger. They are widely known for their persistent nature, tenacity and ability to evolve with their environment. These are the qualities of a great leader. Continue reading

Tom Ferry on buyers, branding, brokerage: The Real Word

This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White are joined by special guest Tom Ferry offering insights on marketing to millennials and expanding your brokerage’s end-to-end capabilities. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers unveils Caribbean shop servicing St. Martin, St. Barth

Engel & Völkers St. Martin will service both St. Martin and St. Barth. The global luxury brokerage also plans to open additional shops in the region in the future. Continue reading

Redfin closes $137.8M acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans

The deal to purchase the California-based national mortgage lender accelerates the brokerage’s strategy to become a one-stop shop for buying, selling, renting and financing a home. Continue reading

‘Stock is not the company:’ Robert Reffkin on Compass 1 year after IPO

In a heartfelt letter posted on LinkedIn, Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin addressed his company’s stock market troubles and cast his vision for the future. Continue reading