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Umansky says industry is in ‘trouble’ as he debuts NAR rival

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 24, 2024 - 4:57 pm |January 24, 2024 Uncategorized

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The founder of The Agency is part of a team launching the American Real Estate Association as NAR continues to face criticism and legal trouble. Continue reading →

Inman debuts inaugural class of New York Power Brokers

By Inman | January 22, 2024 - 10:00 am |January 22, 2024 Uncategorized

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With this new honor, Inman celebrates the individuals who are making it happen in the Big Apple, one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets. Continue reading →

New suit accuses eXp Realty, team leader of sexual harassment

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 18, 2024 - 9:57 pm |January 18, 2024 Uncategorized

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The suit claims that Chris Nevada offered to pay an employee for sex, made inappropriate comments and, ultimately, fired the woman. Continue reading →

Inman unveils new class of 2024 Power Players

By Inman | January 18, 2024 - 10:00 am |January 18, 2024 Uncategorized

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With its new Power Players list, Inman recognizes 137 industry leaders for their power and influence as it kicks off a year of expanded awards. Continue reading →

Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 11, 2024 - 5:51 pm |January 11, 2024 Uncategorized

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Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Zillow reappoints venture capitalist Bill Gurley to board

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 10, 2024 - 6:59 pm |January 10, 2024 Uncategorized

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Gurley joins Zillow at a time when the portal giant is under pressure to evolve and deliver on its promise to create a housing super app. Continue reading →

As recruiting wars heat up, Coldwell Banker nabs Texas indie

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 5, 2024 - 7:58 pm |January 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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The Tate Property Group joins Coldwell Banker as the recruiting of rockstar agents and teams remains one of the low-key most important trends in real estate. Continue reading →

New York agent Scott Fava boomerangs back to Compass

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 4, 2024 - 9:49 pm |January 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Fava and his New York-based team are the latest agents to participate in a trend of leaving a brokerage, only to return some time later. Continue reading →

EXp Realty lassos a pair of high-performing Texas teams

By Jim Dalrymple II | January 4, 2024 - 6:47 pm |January 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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The Mike Seder Group and the Ronnie and Cathy Matthews Group join eXp as the battle for top agents continues to be one of real estate’s defining stories. Continue reading →

Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round

By Ben Verde | January 3, 2024 - 5:38 pm |January 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during “a two-minute Google Meet call.” Continue reading →