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New data shows Compass dominating key markets and keeping more deals in-house

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Compass now holds 30 percent to 39.5 percent of unit sales across five major markets — a share at least four times larger than the next biggest brokerage. Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant’s brokerage arrives in California with 5 markets

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Ryan Serhant says the firm has now earned the right to enter one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country. It is launching simultaneously in five California markets. Continue reading →

FBI Report: Online real estate fraud is on the rise to the tune of $275M

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One of the factors shaping fraud in 2025 was the rise of artificial intelligence, which made schemes more convincing and harder to detect. Continue reading →

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

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About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading →

What a moon mission can teach women about timing and success

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Christina Koch just became the first woman in history to travel around the Moon. Julie Escobar shares what Koch’s story means for every woman in real estate who thinks she’s missed her window.  Continue reading →

9 moves that will define the next 5 years for independent brokers

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The next real estate cycle will favor operators who treat independence as a strategic asset instead of a personal identity. Continue reading →

Aristotle solved your prospecting problem 2,400 years ago

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Keith Robinson shares why smart agents still avoid the phone, and the simple system that beats “knowing what to do.” Continue reading →

Are we turning real estate professionals into gig workers?

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The future of real estate should be about elevating professionals who combine expertise, experience and technology to deliver a higher level of service, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading →

How to turn a lead magnet into a reliable pipeline: Part 1

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An effective real estate lead magnet lets you show competence, build trust and earn the next step without chasing, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Why this Redfin data journalist traded her 2.9% mortgage rate for 7.35% — and has no regrets

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I bought a house with a 7.35 percent rate in 2024. Refinancing the rate down to 6.2 percent the next year made the mortgage math easier to stomach.  Continue reading →