Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out

Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28, but enforcement won’t start until June 30. Agents will receive two warnings before their third non-compliant listing is blocked, executives said. Continue reading

Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download

As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR’s Code of Ethics, it’s time to think about your messaging moving forward. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman improves losses while growing revenue in Q1

First quarter revenue was up year over year to $253.4 million and net loss decreased significantly on an annual basis to $6 million or $0.07 per diluted share, according to Q1 earnings data released Friday. Continue reading

C21 and Institute for Luxury Home Marketing launch collaboration

With the partnership, the companies have launched their first jointly branded quarterly luxury market report, and Century 21 agents will receive access to The Institute’s member benefits. Continue reading

Patrick Carroll evades prosecution with mental health counseling

The multifamily investor has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and, in doing so, will not be prosecuted on felony charges by the LA County District Attorney’s Office, according to a pretrial hearing last week. Continue reading

Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month

The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran’s Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms. Continue reading

New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot

The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the U.S. economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows. Continue reading

LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago

Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting four roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Chicago’s Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer commented, “Wow. That’s a lot.” Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Realty launches Transaction Concierge

The support model, which is comprised of in-house human “client experience specialists” backed by Coldwell Banker Realty’s tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents Continue reading

Coldwell Banker Realty launches Transaction Concierge

The support model, which is comprised of in-house human “client experience specialists” backed by Coldwell Banker Realty’s tech stack, can handle everyday administrative tasks for agents Continue reading