Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading

Police arrest man for stalking, assaulting 2 Palm Beach agents

“This was the most vicious attack I have experienced,” celebrity Realtor Edis Talović said. “Especially during Pride Month where we hope to feel accepted.” Continue reading

How to execute an effective walk-through inspection

A walk-through inspection won’t uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here’s how to make the most of it. 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

Douglas Elliman’s revenue and profit soar in first quarter

The company also saw its sales volume climb to $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, up 71 percent compared to the same period in 2020. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk

Today’s crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction. Continue reading

How 5 top brokerages revamped their training programs

As the industry shifted in unprecedented ways over the last year, many of the country’s biggest brokerages upgraded their training strategies to better serve their agents. Continue reading

2 top Douglas Elliman execs jump to HomeServices of America

Douglas Elliman executives Brad Loe and Steven James, the president of the brokerage’s New York City operations, will help craft HSA’s growth strategy. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman expands Texas footprint with Frederik Eklund

Douglas Elliman is opening two new offices in Dallas and Austin, both of which will operate under the Eklund Gomes Team name. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman data breach impacts thousands of New Yorkers

Douglas Elliman’s property management arm suffered a data breach on April 7 that exposed residents’ Social Security, driver’s license and passport numbers. Continue reading