Private listings offer no clear advantage for sellers: Bright MLS

As the debate over Clear Cooperation has hit a peak in recent weeks, the new study suggests that seller flexibility may not mean much when it comes to looking at hard numbers from MLS transactions in the last year. Continue reading

Ricky Carruth joins RLTYco as ambassador following series A

Carruth will be spreading the word about RLTYco’s commission advance, tax, legal, and healthcare network services for agents on his social channels and through his agent training and education programs. Continue reading

Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers

According to a new Redfin report, an overwhelming 68.4 percent of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in five years. That’s a jump from 63.3 percent last year, signaling a cooling condo market. Continue reading

North Texas MLS names Chris Carrillo as next CEO

Carillo has been active in the industry for 26 years and has served as Metro MLS CEO in Milwaukee for the last 14 years. His appointment will begin on June 1. Continue reading

Nimble enhances CRM with email marketing update

Nimble, a company that provides the real estate industry with software for creating and managing customer relationships, has launched an on-board email marketing feature to bolster its lineup of flexible business tools. Continue reading

Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind

In a surprising shift, baby boomers have now surpassed millennials as the largest group of homebuyers, according to a new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Continue reading

RealPage sues Berkeley, California, over rental algorithm ban

Berkeley passed a local law against rental algorithms last month. RealPage says the rule is unconstitutional and the result of “an intentional campaign of misinformation.” Continue reading

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim

The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side’s motion for contempt against them. Continue reading

Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom

A recent Redfin report found that 20.5 percent of homes sold above asking price in February, while 64.2 percent sold below and 15.4 percent sold at their asking price nationwide. Continue reading

Agents can help sellers unlock value with renovation ROI: Revive

Revive has used its findings in the presale renovation space to produce an extensive white paper that dedicates its pages to proving the value of updating a home before selling it. Continue reading