NAR: Commission lawsuits could be ‘disastrous’ for both buyers and sellers

How should the industry make agent commission structures more transparent before angry consumers and the Justice Department forces it to do so in ways that might be harmful? Continue reading

How this startup helps me ‘glide’ through disclosures

Glide, a San Francisco startup, aims to modernize the way agents and clients handle the disclosure process and make their lives easier too. Continue reading

International buyers are spending a lot less in the U.S.

A slowing global economy and a shortage of available U.S. homes contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report. Continue reading

MoxiWorks brings on former Zillow, NAR execs to help brokers weather ‘tech storm’

Brokerage-owned real estate technology firm MoxiWorks brought on industry veterans Kirsten Wanshura and Heather Glass to act as trusted technology advisors for brokerages. Continue reading

What do these ’30 Under 30′ agents all have in common?

Every summer the National Association of Realtors names its 30 Under 30 honorees. These real estate pros demonstrate a high degree of “skill, success, creativity, and leadership in their careers.” This year’s cohort is no exception. Find out what drive… Continue reading

Real Estate Webmasters strikes deal to take over Lone Wolf’s web business

In a deal that could shake up business for thousands of real estate professionals, Real Estate Webmasters has struck an agreement to take over agent- and broker-facing internet services for transaction management firm Lone Wolf. Continue reading

NAR now accepting applications for real estate ‘pitch battle’

The second annual iOi Pitch Battle is a contest in which aspiring real estate tech startups vie for $15K and the attention of venture capitalists. Continue reading

Bombshell suit against real estate firms could get even bigger

Three additional plaintiffs have been added to a lawsuit involving the sharing of commissions between listing and buyer brokers. Continue reading