Growing number of millionaires spurs demand for luxury agents

The number of millionaires in the U.S. skyrocketed to 32 million in 2018 while those with more than $500 million shot up to 1,770, according to a new study. Continue reading

Brokerage accused of paying agents bonuses for double-ended deals

Anonymous letters sent to the plaintiffs’ law firm also allege the brokerage pays or paid its agents bonuses for keeping transactions in-house — a tactic that is not unheard of in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Xperience Real Estate expands in Texas with new partnership

Xperience Real Estate, a Keller Williams agent expansion team, had added the Deldi Ortegon Group to its nationwide roster of partnerships. Continue reading

Compass launches in Austin with top-performing Sotheby’s agents

Compass is officially launching in Austin with four of the city’s top-performing agents, the company announced on Tuesday. Continue reading

Redfin Estimate comes under fire for sudden price hikes

Does Redfin Estimate artificially inflate the value of certain homes, or is it just incredibly accurate and sensitive to changing market conditions? The founder of a low-fee brokerage attempted to get to the bottom of the valuation tool and found some … Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty adds 7th office in North Carolina

Competition in the Carolinas is heating up: Sotheby’s International Realty announced Monday the launch of Pine Sotheby’s International Realty, an independently owned and operated team of four agents that serves North Carolina’s Pinehurst, Southern Pine… Continue reading

The essential guide to agent safety

Simple tips from safety experts and agents on how to minimize risk, prepare for dangers and do the job safely. Continue reading