DOJ quietly resumed NAR probe days after settlement withdrawal

In a 418-page petition filed Monday, NAR contends the antitrust regulator swiftly reopened its investigation into the Clear Cooperation Policy and buyer broker commissions in July. Continue reading

SEE: First pictures of SERHANT’s new state-of-the-art Soho office

Boasting studios for podcasting and video production, Ryan Serhant’s flagship brick-and-mortar office in Manhattan aims to reimagine the modern brokerage. Continue reading

Ribbon raises $150M round, vows to expand into half of US by 2023

Currently, the homeownership startup operates in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Florida. Continue reading

It looks like the US is headed for a 2nd wave of homeowner reshuffling

A large share of employees want to work remotely, but some say their employers’ lack of guidance on this policy is delaying big decisions. Continue reading

7 of the most ridiculous requests agents have received from clients

From a ghost inspection to a complete and total ban on police, homebuyers and sellers expect a lot from their agents — and they’re not afraid to make some pretty big asks. Continue reading

10 tips that can save your business’ online reputation

As business greats like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Franklin have pointed out, it takes hard work to build your business’ reputation — and only one mistake to swiftly ruin it. What can you do to protect your business? Here are 10 tips for protecting yo… Continue reading

Click, click, sign: How to avoid digital signature pitfalls

In fast-paced markets, digital signatures definitely have their perks — but they also raise a few concerns and questions. For example, are your clients actually reading the documents before signing them? Are they secure? Here’s what you should know. Continue reading

Freshening up a listing? 14 ways to boost a home’s buyer appeal

Details matter, especially when you consider just how much buyers are shelling out for their dream home. So, here are some must-do changes, fixes and upgrades sellers should spend some time addressing before putting their home on the market. Continue reading

2 Midwest Century 21 brokerages combine forces

Century 21 Scheetz is acquiring Century 21 Rasmussen Co. Both brokerages operate in Indiana. Continue reading