Colorado brokerage The Group launches guaranteed offer program

The Group’s Zavvie-powered program allows sellers to compare several selling options, including all-cash offers from iBuyers and EasyKnock’s MoveAbility. Continue reading

New program aims to help build wealth in communities of color

Project REACh aims to address economic disparities that hinder wealth creation in underserved communities by supporting community banks. Continue reading

Zillow to hire more than 2,000 remote employees by end of 2021

The company announced on Thursday its goal to increase its employee rolls by 40 percent, largely by filling tech, mortgage and software development positions. Continue reading

Vacasa to acquire major vacation rental rival

The acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add more than 6,000 units to Vacasa’s already large portfolio of travel-oriented lodging. Continue reading

14 tips for cultivating strong leaders within your brokerage

Here are a few tried-and-true practices for building an effective and successful leadership team. Some of your greatest leaders may come from the most unlikely sources. Continue reading

Will COVID-19 compel developers to pandemic-proof residential buildings?

Socially distant amenities, more outdoor spaces and ultra-clean lobbies are a few design strategies that might become more prominent post-pandemic. Continue reading

The ‘my’ agent: How this approach can hamper a transaction

Work in real estate sales long enough, and you’ll cross paths with a host of different personalities, both good and bad. But there’s one type of agent this broker-owner struggles with — those who let transactions revolve entirely around them. Continue reading

5 key motivational styles team leaders should know

Is your team feeling a little burned out? By discovering what motivates your agents, you will be able to create personalized systems and processes that increase their success — and happiness. Continue reading