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Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters

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Mortgage lenders are cautious about extending credit and home prices are so low that most deals are for cash, putting buyers at greater risk. Continue reading →

How indie brokers can compete with the giants using technology

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At Inman Connect Las Vegas, a pair of successful brokers advised indies to focus on tech integration and to not let their solutions get too complicated. Continue reading →

Branding, hiring, tech and culture: Navigating an expansion as a broker

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Leaders who want to grow into new regions need to figure out how to export their culture — and where the most fruitful markets might be — brokers said at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading →

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

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In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading →

@properties scores its biggest franchise yet

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Plat Collective in Indianapolis will be the Chicago-based brokerage’s fourth franchise. The firm has 114 agents and is on track to do $650 million in sales volume this year. Continue reading →

Dallas @properties franchise nabs high-profile Compass agent

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Piper Young spent more than three years at Compass, but said she ultimately jumped to @properties thanks to its technology and culture. Continue reading →

Phoenix sees biggest housing shortage, NYC biggest surplus

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A new report shows that cities in the South and West don’t have enough housing, while expensive metros might have too much. Continue reading →

Price cuts, while rare in this market, often lead to greater profit: Zillow

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The number of sellers who choose to cut their listing price has dropped by a third over the last year, but a Zillow report found that if the price is dropped at the right time, sellers can net $15,000 over ask. Continue reading →

@properties launches new listing presentation tool

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The Digital Listing Presentation integrates with @properties’ existing tech suite and is being billed as a way to save agents time and effort. Continue reading →

Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times

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Agents’ expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find. Continue reading →