Speaking at San Diego Connect is a mitzvah for Michael Liebowitz

The president and CEO of Douglas Elliman sat down with Inman to discuss some of the brokerage’s most recent exciting updates and said he doesn’t view speaking engagements as a chore, but more like a good deed. Continue reading

How smart brokerages are scaling service and redefining leverage

Don’t sacrifice service and connection as you grow, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use tech to create leverage where it’s needed most, so your agents have more time for the personal attention that matters most. Continue reading

7 critical questions to ask before opening an expansion office

Troy Palmquist taps Charlotte, North Carolina, real estate CEO David Hoffman to share the lessons he gleaned from opening a new expansion office. Continue reading

Private listings negatively impact both buyers and sellers: Watchdog

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, examines competing interests and competing policies to determine which will benefit consumers. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case

The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Ken Baris, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty

Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete’s mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life. Continue reading

Fathom Realty now offering agents 20% commission split option

Elevate program offers higher level of services, including “done-for-you marketing,” lead generation and transaction management, in exchange for what the company considers to be a low split. Continue reading

Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances

Following its acquisition of Chicago’s largest brokerage in January, Compass on Friday pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger. Continue reading

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading

25 unique ways to cut brokerage costs (without killing growth)

Every dollar you keep is a dollar you don’t have to chase in sales, Chris Pollinger writes. The best brokerages don’t just earn more — they keep more. Continue reading