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Broker sues Sotheby’s rival for ‘cybersquatting,’ theft of name

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If you’ve got a name that’s synonymous with your business, it might be a good idea to buy it as a domain name — if only to keep it away from your rivals. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker Bain ‘unleashes’ brand and tech refresh

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Coldwell Banker Bain announced on Wednesday a full organizational change to support its agents with new technology, marketing and branding. Continue reading →

Connect Las Vegas: Top 10 networking tips

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As the name suggests, our Inman Connect conference isn’t just about great speakers, sessions and learning — it’s also about building relationships. Continue reading →

4 ways brokerages can expand their agents’ education

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In the constantly changing real estate industry, how do real estate brokerages furnish their agents with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed? Here are some of the top strategies for fostering agent growth through coaching, ongoing education an… Continue reading →

NAR hit with yet another antitrust suit over buyer commissions

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Another homeseller is challenging the sharing of real estate sales commissions between listing and buyer’s brokers, according to a new lawsuit. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Can agents challenge their brokerage’s philanthropic pursuits?

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In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic: An experienced top agent at a Miami real estate office has serious concerns about a social position taken by the c… Continue reading →

Bombshell NAR lawsuit: How much did sellers pay in buyer-side commission?

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A recently filed lawsuit against NAR, among other big industry players, alleges that NAR-member agents, along with many of the country’s various multiple listing services, colluded to inflate Realtor commissions. Here’s a look at the commission numbers… Continue reading →

NAR VP embroiled in multiple lawsuits

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Charlie Oppler, the CEO and managing partner of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty (PPSIR), and first vice president of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is currently embroiled in multiple lawsuits over acquisition and acquisi… Continue reading →