Tag Archives: Industry News

Agent commissions expected to soar to record high in 2021

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 12, 2021 - 5:19 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100 billion for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock. Continue reading →

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

By Daniel Houston | July 12, 2021 - 4:26 pm |July 12, 2021 Uncategorized

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Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading →

The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?

By Byron Lazine | July 9, 2021 - 8:03 am |July 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus. Continue reading →

Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate

By Marian McPherson | July 8, 2021 - 9:47 pm |July 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training. Continue reading →

Real estate disruption is happening all across the globe: Mike DelPrete

By Lillian Dickerson | July 7, 2021 - 4:08 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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On Wednesday, DelPrete released “The 2021 Emerging Models in Real Estate Report,” which details emerging trends shaping the industry and the players putting the trends into action. Continue reading →

RealScout adds ClimateCheck data to platform

By Lillian Dickerson | July 7, 2021 - 2:00 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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RealScout’s addition of climate risk data into its platform follows a recent trend of real estate companies adding similar data to their portals as homebuyers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk. Continue reading →

Attom acquires GeoData Plus in bid to beef up its property comparisons

By Daniel Houston | July 7, 2021 - 4:01 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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The data provider says the acquisition will result in easier property comparisons through new real estate reports and visual tools. Continue reading →

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 6, 2021 - 3:43 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

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The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading →

Urban Land Institute to launch real estate program for college students

By Libertina Brandt | July 2, 2021 - 6:51 pm |July 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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The new educational program aims to attract students interested in pursuing a career in real estate. Continue reading →

The Real Word: Should MLSs ditch ‘Coming Soon’ status?

By Byron Lazine | July 2, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 2, 2021 Uncategorized

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In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching “Coming Soon” status, the most affordable beach towns in the U.S. and Ray Ellen’s Instagram Reel.
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