CubiCasa digital floor plans now available to 50,000 RE/MAX agents

The partnership will allow RE/MAX real estate agents full access to digital floor plans created by CubiCasa now that the company is an “Approved Supplier” on the brokerage’s online Marketplace. Continue reading

How the top RE/MAX agent in the world nails his listing presentations

The Los Angeles agent told the crowd at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Thursday that he owes his success to mastering the listing interview. “There’s no second choice to this,” Jordan Cohen said. Continue reading

The 2 main paths to brokerage growth in a down market

Every broker wants to recruit top agents. But what works when transactions are scarce? Two real estate professionals shared their thoughts Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

4 ways to improve real estate as bombshell commission suits sizzle

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate broker and attorney Kendall Bonner urged the industry to be proactive instead of waiting to be legally “bullied” into change. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue, US agent count continue decline in second quarter

While the brokerage’s overall head count rose modestly to 144,510 agents in the second quarter, its agent count declined in the U.S. by 6.3 percent, to 56,987, according to a Q2 earnings call Wednesday. Continue reading

Judges deny HomeServices appeal, clearing way for October Sitzer trial

The ruling against HomeServices of America in federal court on Wednesday sets the stage for a likely Oct. 16 start for the first of two highly anticipated bombshell commission trials later this year. Continue reading

Lamacchia Realty expands with acquisitions across Massachusetts

In the last month, the East Coast-based brokerage has made two strategic acquisitions as the company works to bolster its presence in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Continue reading

Will the second quarter of 2023 match real estate’s Q1 meltdown?

Major real estate companies began reporting Q2 earnings this week against a backdrop of high rates, low inventory and a sluggish economy. Analysts shared what they’re watching with Intel. Continue reading

‘Get creative’: As inventory drops, agents dust off trusted techniques

With sales down and inventory low, agents are combing social media, calling expireds and seeking out people with major life milestones. In other words, they’re meeting the moment with creativity. Continue reading

Bright MLS breaks with NAR policy on commissions

Starting Aug. 9, the nation’s second-largest MLS will allow listing brokers to offer buyer brokers nothing in compensation, according to an announcement from Bright. Continue reading