First American CEO Ken DeGiorgio terminated, new CEO named

First American Financial Corporation has appointed Mark E. Seaton as its new chief executive officer, just weeks after the title insurer’s former CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio was charged with misdemeanor assault. Continue reading

Redfin to follow Zillow as it rolls out portal ban on some private listings

CEO Glenn Kelman on Monday also called on MLSs to create a “coming-soon” designation for listings that would conceal Days on Market and historical pricing data from consumers. Continue reading

Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing

Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow

Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool. Continue reading

Trending: Ownership shifts, joyful strategy and smarter reach

From TikTok uncertainty to Snapchat’s joy-driven ad strategy, Jessi Healey unpacks how platforms are reshaping visibility, engagement and emotional connection. Continue reading

Agents attracted to techie brokerages, capped fees: Report

A new report suggests agent recruiting remains intense in real estate and that churn from company to company comes with significant costs to brokerages. Continue reading

7 ways to grow relationships with your past clients this spring

Spring is all about growth and nurturing, so it’s the perfect time to reach out to past clients and turn them into repeat clients and referral partners, Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download

Zillow’s answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders. Continue reading

The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process

Real’s Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings. Continue reading

Tariff fears sour consumer sentiment, push mortgage rates up

The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment fell 11 percent from March to April and is now lower than it was during the Great Recesssion. Continue reading