Keller Williams sees rising agent count, sales volume amid hot market in Q1

KW agents closed 272,688 transactions and did $98.1 billion in volume between January and March. The company also now has 180,376 agents across the world. What other insights into the company’s fortunes does the report reveal? Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share their tips for second-homebuyers

In today’s market, how are agents helping buyers looking to invest in getaway properties? This week, our readers share why working with the right agent — with a well-rounded knowledge of the market — matters. Continue reading

Compass readies for first earnings report after a turbulent month

As Compass gears up for its first-ever earnings call on May 12, here’s a review of the brokerage’s first month as a publicly traded company — including acquisitions, lawsuits and stock market highs and lows. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman launches new cloud-based tech suite for agents

The company’s new single sign-on portal called “MyDouglas” is a customizable and mobile-compatible platform that will integrate all of the brokerage’s agent resources into one place. Continue reading

Inman Handbook: How not to lose your real estate license

More than ever before, real estate agents and brokers are taking a close look at whether common practices are the same as best practices. Learn and understand the types of behaviors that can result in disciplinary action and the process that follows to… Continue reading

Why are real estate company share prices falling, despite good news?

Many real estate companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings in recent weeks, but their share prices keep dropping. Continue reading

RE/MAX predicts banner year with tech, mortgage investments

RE/MAX’s Friday earnings call focused on the company’s 2021 trajectory, with Motto Mortgage, booj and other tech investments paving the way to growth. Continue reading

Smart Home Tech: What are the top smart devices for pets?

For homeowners with pets, smart tech can be a great way to keep an eye on these furry friends and provide them with what they need to stay happy and healthy. Here are a few devices that pet owners will find particularly useful. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are you using these bidding war strategies?

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 how increasing lumber costs are affecting buyers, bidding war tactics and how YouTubers are influen… Continue reading

Bubble Trouble: The impending burst is mythical at best

For those who believe an impending doom is on the horizon, here is some bad news: It’s not going to happen. In this second of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Matthew Gardner shares why we won’t see any mythical bubble bursting. Continue reading