How YouTube’s algorithm can make or break your real estate business

Some agents are making thousands on ad revenue from YouTube and millions from the commissions they get via YouTube-generated leads. But succeeding requires being smart about how to engage with the platform’s technology. Continue reading

EXp World Holdings expands into Germany

The expansion comes amid a period of rapid global growth for eXp, which says it now has more than 62,000 agents world wide. Continue reading

RE/MAX sues its own broker for allegedly recruiting 41 agents to eXp

The real estate franchisor alleges half of the agents under Jimmy Dulin jumped ship to eXp at his prodding even though he was under contract with RE/MAX. The complaint alleges breach of contract, federal trademark infringement and unfair competition. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ tech pivot wins over fans, but could face hurdles

Gary Keller pronounced Keller Williams a tech company in 2018. What has happened in the time since, and where does KW go from here? Tune in all week at Inman for our Deep Dive on Keller Williams. Continue reading

Industry vet Russ Cofano signs on as real estate marketing startup CEO

Industry veteran Russ Cofano, who has previously served in top spots at both eXp World Holdings and Real, has joined real estate marketing firm Collabra Technology as its chief executive officer. Continue reading

EXp rakes in $1B in revenue, sees soaring agent count

The virtual brokerage now boasts 58,263 agents and brokers, a jump of 87 percent year over year, according to a Q2 earnings report released Wednesday. Continue reading

Clubhouse ditches invite-only system, opens platform to all

The audio-only social app was once the buzziest thing in tech and real estate. Is going wide enough to save it? Continue reading

Keller Williams debuts new ‘Expansion Network’ for growing teams

The project is meant to make the process of expanding a team into a new city more streamlined and efficient. It should also turn those teams into an asset for the existing Keller Williams personnel in the new city. Continue reading

EXp, Kind Lending team up to launch new mortgage platform

The new platform is called SUCCESS Lending and will offer loans to consumers working with eXp Realty agents. Continue reading

They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out

Despite its title — “The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?” — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings. Continue reading