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What the Compass-Anywhere deal means for the future of MLSs

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If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they’ll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes. Continue reading →

A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves

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Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman. Continue reading →

FTC sues Zillow: A wake-up call for real estate agents and brokers

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If you’re dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it’s time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Rocket Companies closes Mr. Cooper acquisition

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Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of Mr. Cooper for $14.2 billion, according to an announcement on Wednesday morning. The final acquisition price is 51 percent higher than the $9.4 billion price tag announced in March, due to Mr. Cooper’s rec… Continue reading →

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

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What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We’ve got the answers Continue reading →

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

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By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients

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Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism. Continue reading →

ATTOM data tool sniffs out true ownership of properties in LLCs

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The “Transparent Owner” tool is becoming available as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, prepares to crack down on money laundering in residential real estate. Continue reading →