How local outreach and community events build trust and client loyalty

Building community isn’t about how long you’ve been in business; it is about how you show up with events, charity work and celebrating clients, says C21 broker Bruce Garber. Continue reading

Your 1st 5 minutes with ChatGPT: A no-fear guide for agents

Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you. Continue reading

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

Don’t fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Continue reading

This team does $50M a month. Here’s how they convert leads

On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent “teamerage” doing $50 million a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion. Continue reading

Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M

Massachusetts broker Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly stealing $11.6 million from consumers and agents by diverting escrow funds into his business and personal accounts. Continue reading

Get ready to get hit with a tsunami of real estate consolidation

From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Luxury isn’t price, it’s experience

The Agency Camano Island’s Bob Wold and Ellen Bohn blend decades of experience with a community-first mindset, creating client experiences that go beyond price points. Continue reading

Anywhere: The rise and fall of an industry giant

The cautionary tale of Anywhere is one of historic industry dominance, costly missteps and an inability to adapt in time, Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. “Hoby” Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman launches national Estate, Trust & Probate Division

The expanded division is now available to Douglas Elliman clients nationally and currently includes 25 specialized agents that have transacted over $475 million in sales volume in 2025 thus far. Continue reading