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Glenn Kelman: Waves of migration, consolidation coming to real estate

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 3, 2020 - 7:19 pm |June 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior. Continue reading →

Compass CEO: ‘It’s OK to not be OK in this time’

By Patrick Kearns | June 3, 2020 - 4:34 pm |June 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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Robert Reffkin, one of the few African American leaders in the real estate industry, discussed how agents and allies can help the Black community. Continue reading →

Redfin’s board chairman steps back

By Patrick Kearns | April 24, 2020 - 10:31 pm |April 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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Bob Mylod will remain on Redfin’s board of directors, with David Lissy stepping into the role of chairman. Continue reading →

Redfin’s board chairman steps back

By Patrick Kearns | April 24, 2020 - 10:31 pm |April 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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Bob Mylod will remain on Redfin’s board of directors, with David Lissy stepping into the role of chairman. Continue reading →

Judge awards Leading Edge damages, attorneys’ fees in lawsuit with RE/MAX Integra

By Patrick Kearns | April 24, 2020 - 6:34 pm |April 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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Leading Edge initially sued its former franchisor for breaching franchise agreements and engaging in predatory recruiting practices. Continue reading →

Cash en route to small businesses after House approves new stimulus bill

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 24, 2020 - 12:54 pm |April 24, 2020 Uncategorized

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The new stimulus bill includes $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, which is supposed to help small firms through the pandemic. Continue reading →

Keller Williams franchises are reducing fees amid slowdown

By Patrick Kearns | April 23, 2020 - 5:27 pm |April 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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Franchises across the country are having discussions about ways to help agents financially, according to KW President Josh Team. Continue reading →

Opcity leaders elevated following epic shuffle at realtor.com

By Patrick Kearns | April 23, 2020 - 3:10 pm |April 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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A changing of the guard at the real estate portal also led to the ousting of two longtime executives. Continue reading →

Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 23, 2020 - 1:53 pm |April 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell homes. Continue reading →

Terradatum announces Listing Home Run for automated video marketing

By Craig C. Rowe | April 22, 2020 - 11:23 pm |April 22, 2020 Uncategorized

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Market analytics company Terradatum is using MLS listing data to help agents quickly roll out property videos and web content for only $29.95 per listing. Continue reading →