Pacaso backlash draws on amid latest funding round

Pacaso’s new cushy pot of cash and investor backing can’t buy away the company’s troubles with some vocal protesters located in Northern California. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How ‘Women in Real Estate’ are thriving on Clubhouse

Are you ready to harness the power of Clubhouse for your business? Here, Brittany Rose, entrepreneur, Realtor and community connector shares how she built a 54,200-follower Clubhouse community for women in real estate and how you can monetize your soci… Continue reading

3 rules for keeping your brokerage’s branding in check

When it comes to a brokerage’s branding, the buck stops with the broker — regardless of your firm’s rules on team and agent branding. Here are independent broker Erica Ramus’ top rules for brokerage branding. Continue reading

Placester rolls out new solution for managing outsourced creative services

Marketing technology company Placester has launched a new product to help brokers manage the hiring of outsourced creative professionals. Continue reading

QUIZ: Are you a closer? Test your marketing prowess

Real estate agents who have poor closing skills don’t get paid. Here are 10 questions that address different aspects of closing the deal — see how well you do. Continue reading

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

Home sales declined in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, settling in 6 percent lower than the same time last year. Continue reading

12 steps for thriving through a market shift

As the market shifts, the question becomes: What are you going to do to make sure your business will continue to grow? Here, Jimmy Burgess will take you through his 12-step plan for thriving through a market transition.  
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A Florida landlord is requiring vaccines for tenants. Is that legal?

The landlord operates approximately 1,200 rental units but will require vaccines for anyone wanting to move in or renew a lease. Continue reading

These are the 30 top real estate agents in Hollywood right now

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ on Wednesday named Aaron Kirman, Fredrik Eklund and Jade Mills among the top 30 luxury agents in Los Angeles. Continue reading

Billion-dollar Bellevue brokerage joins ERA Real Estate

One of Bellevue, Washington’s oldest and largest family-owned brokerages RSVP Real Estate has joined ERA, according to a joint announcement on Thursday. The 400-agent brokerage serves consumers in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties and has generated o… Continue reading