Top Coldwell Banker franchisees merge in North Carolina

Coldwell Banker Advantage – the nation’s second-most productive Coldwell Banker franchisee in 2018 according to the Real Trends 500 – is merging with Coldwell Banker Triad, giving the combined brokerage a presence of more than 550 agents in 18 offices…. Continue reading

Do iBuyers make fair market offers?

To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens under their control. Continue reading

Keller Williams just had its ‘most impressive quarter’ ever

Keller Williams, according to its published third-quarter results, saw both transaction sides and sales volume increase year-over-year at a faster pace than the rest of the industry, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Proptech developers launch free alternative online real estate school

Brothers Matt and Neil Walter of Arti have launched an online school for real estate agents that’s free and offers unique classes and ongoing programs. Continue reading

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading

NAR installs Vince Malta as president, brings in new leadership

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) installed Realtor Vince Malta as the organization’s 2020 president on Monday, Nov. 11. Continue reading

Do open houses still work?

On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice. Continue reading

Officials move to raze Mohamed Hadid’s Bel Air spec mansion

The father of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid began construction on the mansion in 2017. Since then it’s become the target of a criminal case and an FBI investigation. Continue reading