What this spring means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents

The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Stacking the board: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

The Agency, Century 21, Cloze and other industry brands made moves this week, bringing on new staffers, recruiting new teams and more. Continue reading

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading

This real estate exec says artificial intelligence is ‘lying’ to consumers. Here’s his solution

ERA Real Estate Brand President Alex Vidal talks about consumer behavior and why “radical honesty” is more important than ever as AI influences the home shopping experience. Continue reading

The modern tech stack agents and brokerages need now: Streaming

Instead of hoping new software will transform your company, learn how to build a smart, streamlined tech stack that enhances existing workflows, improves efficiency and drives real growth. Continue reading

Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?

As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here’s how that could change under a Compass banner. Continue reading

Agents are ‘fighting uphill’ — but there’s still opportunity

The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday. Continue reading

Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales

The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company’s stock price fell sharply in early trading hours. Continue reading

How a summer job in the ’70s launched my real estate career

Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father’s Louisiana real estate company. Continue reading