Bright MLS appoints new president and CEO

Brian Donnellan had been serving as interim CEO of Bright MLS since February, when the organization’s founder Tom Phillips departed. Continue reading

Realogy calls Compass allegations ‘sensational’ and ‘not true’

In an internal email, Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider insisted his company never explored a sale and called Compass’ claims an attempt “to inspire sensational news coverage.” Continue reading

9 tips for filing insurance claims after a catastrophe

Whether it’s a hurricane like Dorian or a tropical storm, flood, tornado, earthquake or fire, it can take years to resolve a major insurance claim and restore a property. Learn how to file a claim from those who have been there and done that. Continue reading

The secret to building an effective and profitable team

It’s tempting to pile on new agents quickly, but experience shows that the most profitable approach is moving slowly and deliberately to make sure new agents are a good fit. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t lose track of your clients

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, find out how New York City broker Michael J. Franco learned the importance of getting in front of pot… Continue reading

How Jay and Michelle Macklin successfully went independent

Reorganizing, rebranding, recruiting — here’s how the Macklins handled their first year after splitting from RE/MAX. Continue reading

6 things you need to understand about FSBOs to win them over

For-sale-by-owners are a unique group of players in the real estate market, and most agents attempt to avoid them. Don’t overlook this bunch because they can be a viable client prospect group for you. Continue reading

Compass accuses Realogy of exploring sale, files motion to dismiss lawsuit

On Friday, Compass asked a judge to dismiss a Realogy lawsuit that alleges it practiced “illegal schemes” and accused the industry giant’s CEO of exploring a possible sale of his company. Continue reading

Redfin to show all buyer’s broker commission offers in Seattle

In a radical move, the high-tech brokerage plans to begin publicly displaying data for all Seattle listings in early October. Continue reading