With launch of YourHomeHub, MooveGuru offers agents franchise opportunities

Moving technology company MooveGuru is now selling franchise model to the real estate industry, allowing agents to invest in and own regional markets. Continue reading

Compass Florida snatches 2 top Palm Beach agents

Established Palm Beach agents Chris Deitz and Margit Brandt have joined Compass, attracted by the brokerage’s network and use of technology. Continue reading

Zillow Housing Hackathon winners create renter affordability app

The HBCU Housing Hackathon was a seven-day virtual competition to challenge students to create and pitch tech solutions to help consumers overcome obstacles in finding a home. The winning team was from Morehouse College. Continue reading

Agent cuffed at showing taps George Floyd lawyer in suit against cops

Realtor Eric Brown was showing a property to a client in August when police surrounded the home and placed both men and a 15-year-old boy in handcuffs. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens names Doug Williford new chief strategy officer

Formerly a manager at Douglas Elliman’s Tribeca office in Manhattan, Williford will be tasked with implementing corporate strategy in regions outside of New York City. Continue reading

HomeSmart+ to offer referral income to agents

HomeSmart now offers a new model for referral income and retirement contributions. To participate in HomeSmart+’s revenue-sharing program, agents will forgo the company’s traditional 100 percent commission structure for an 80 percent model. Continue reading

Corcoran expands into the Bahamas with latest affiliate

Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas is the third affiliate to launch in the Caribbean and the 14th firm to join Corcoran’s affiliate network since its launch. Continue reading

Offerpad launches in 106 central Ohio cities, including Columbus

The publicly traded iBuyer has launched its services in the Columbus metro area, bringing its number of markets to 22. Continue reading

Shaker betters transaction management with latest update, stays on goal

Formally launched in late 2020 out of an Indianapolis tech incubator, Shaker is moving quickly to plant a stake in what is a very competitive segment of the proptech space: transaction management. Continue reading