Compass, eXp executives named ‘top CEOs’ on Glassdoor list

Announced Tuesday, the list compiles the top chief executives at large, medium and small companies based on employee approval. Continue reading

Remember manifestos? Here’s why it’s time to bring them back

You often hear real estate professionals drone on and on about customer service. Here’s the problem with that: There’s no record of it. Talk is cheap. Backing up that talk with the printed word, available for the world to see, is critical for success. … Continue reading

Say hello to Property Portfolio

Every Tuesday, Property Portfolio brings readers a mix of the latest news and information on the growing investment property market, as well as the most important industry trends and new developments, the powerful new technologies and tools reshaping h… Continue reading

Climb Real Estate adds automated marketing from Imprev

Climb Real Estate, a full-service brokerage based in the Bay Area, is partnering with Imprev to give its agents access to automated marketing services. Continue reading

Naked data under the stars: A real estate love story

Industry data is often masked in layers of cosmetic “enhancements” and workarounds. It presents relationship problems when agents, brokers and MLSs aren’t looking at the same picture. Innovative technology companies are swooning for the powerhouse data… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How to help agents avoid burning out

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. A successful agent is experiencing career boredom and finding herself in need of some new challenges and inspirati… Continue reading

Bombshell lawsuit takes a new turn

The bombshell lawsuit that could upend the U.S. real estate industry has been amended, adding more plaintiffs and defendants and emphasizing the role commissions play in steering buyers and raising costs for sellers. Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty heads to Qatar

Sotheby’s International Realty is expanding its Middle East footprint with a new brokerage in Qatar, owned by Alfardan Group, a lifestyle conglomerate with jewelry, hospitality and an automotive divsion.  Continue reading

No agent, no problem? Redefy launches DIY flat-fee listing platform

Flat-fee real estate brokerage Redefy wants to make it easier for homesellers to list their home without the help of a real estate agent.  Continue reading