Amid market jolt, hiring continues in residential development sector

Employers added 16,700 residential construction jobs in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, nearly doubling the national rate of job growth, according to new Department of Labor figures. Continue reading

Homegenius inks partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Owned by parent company Radian, Homegenius will now be put to work by more than 50,000 agents under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. Continue reading

Industry leaders say teams will continue to be a force in brokerages

Panel moderator Kendall Bonner chatted with speakers Cindy Ariosa of Long and Foster and Gary Ashton of RE/MAX at ICNY on Wednesday about the kinds of teams supported in their brokerages and where they think teams are heading in the future. Continue reading

Pacaso, Engel & Völkers partner to formalize co-ownership model

Luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers and second-home co-ownership platform Pacaso have formally partnered to promote the sale of homes branded as co-owned luxury properties. Continue reading

Why Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime ‘flipped the switch’

Homesnap founder Guy Wolcott and ShowingTime President Michael Lane outline how vendors and multiple listing services create a more robust tech and integration experience. Continue reading

How to prepare your brokerage for a safe return to the office

As agents and staff plan to return to the office, having an action plan that prioritizes safety and wellness is extremely important. Here are a few ways you can create a tailored strategy, while keeping health and wellness top-of-mind. Continue reading

App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations

Most Torii real estate agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs. Continue reading

Brokers talk culture and the future at Connect Now

Over the course of Broker Connect on Wednesday at Inman Connect Now, panel speakers discussed what actions brokers should take in upcoming months to move forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and national upheaval. Continue reading

WATCH: 5 trends broker-owners can’t ignore

How can you position your brokerage in the face of “disruption”? Onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Sherry Chris illuminates all the areas brokerages should pay attention to in a constantly changing indus… Continue reading