Tag Archives: Industry News

RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 20, 2021 - 7:08 pm |August 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading →

MTV ‘Cribs,’ once king of real estate TV, returns to the air

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 20, 2021 - 3:12 pm |August 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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“Cribs” was huge during its first run two decades ago, but in the time since, social media and other content creators have radically changed the world. Continue reading →

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Aug. 14-20, 2021

By Inman | August 20, 2021 - 11:54 am |August 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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Catch up quickly on the biggest stories of the week, as determined by Inman website visitors. Here’s the Inman Top 5 for the week of Aug. 14-20, 2021. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Is Zillow’s ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?

By Byron Lazine | August 20, 2021 - 9:00 am |August 20, 2021 Uncategorized

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home — plus real estate tips from Kim Kardashian.
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Flueid awarded patent on title insurance decisioning platform

By Matt Carter | August 19, 2021 - 10:10 pm |August 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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Flueid Decision is multi-tenant and agnostic, meaning “it’s not owned or managed by any one underwriter, title agent, lender, servicer or service provider and is not focused on any one component of the real estate lifecycle.”  Continue reading →

Keller Williams hires former eXp, Zillow exec to oversee iBuying

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 19, 2021 - 7:00 pm |August 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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Raymond “RJ” Jones will spearhead both Keller Offers, the company’s iBuying program, and Keller Manage, a soon-to-launch program that’ll provide home maintenance services. Continue reading →

@properties hires former Christie’s exec to build franchise business

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 18, 2021 - 9:49 pm |August 18, 2021 Uncategorized

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Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie’s International Real Estate. She’ll now help @properties grow its franchise operations. Continue reading →

OJO Labs, Knock among the fastest-growing companies in the US

By Libertina Brandt | August 18, 2021 - 7:13 pm |August 18, 2021 Uncategorized

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This year’s Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, includes more than 200 businesses in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Reali raises $250M in equity and debt financing

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 18, 2021 - 5:00 pm |August 18, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company has flat-fee and cash offer programs for both buyers and sellers, and has now raked in more than $300 million in total funding since its founding. Continue reading →

California’s Red Oak Realty goes green

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 18, 2021 - 1:00 pm |August 18, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company is now buying carbon offsets, will help clients do the same, and has achieved official green certification for its facilities. Continue reading →