The Essential Guide to real estate teams

Before he became an agent, Kenny Klaus spent a decade driving for FedEx. In the early days, he worked as a “swing driver,” which meant driving all over the place covering the set routes of other people. Eventually, however, Klaus got his ro… Continue reading

The real estate industry’s legacy in modern segregation

An exhibit both online and at St. Paul Area Association of Realtors reminds us of the real estate industry’s legacy in creating today’s socioeconomic disparities in the area. Continue reading

5 mistakes that’ll derail your Instagram

Instagram might be the perfect social media platform for real estate. It helps agents capture followers as they ogle at property pics, they can fall in love with listings through innovative IG stories, and they get a real-life sneak peek at what agents… Continue reading

Chicago broker wars continue: Judge won’t dismiss @properties lawsuit against Baird and Warner

The lawsuit filed by @properties against Chicagoland rival Baird & Warner isn’t going away. On August 27, U.S. District Court Judge Andrea Wood denied Baird & Warner’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit from rival @properties, accusing the former of… Continue reading

RE/MAX Select finds success with Zillow after ditching realtor.com

The brokerage was once the second-highest spender on realtor.com. Now the company is finding new success with Zillow’s Premier Broker. Continue reading

$130M Coldwell Banker team jumps to Keller Williams

The move by The Laugesen Team in California follows a string of high-profile defections from Coldwell Banker NRT earlier this month. Continue reading

Homebuyers are bracing for a recession: Study

More than a third of U.S. homebuyers believe a recession is coming next year, according to new data from realtor.com, with many also saying they’ll halt their housing search if or when a downturn finally arrives. Continue reading

Business model wars: How will consumers choose?

Homebuyers and sellers have a plethora of options when it comes to buying and selling homes. There are more business models in the U.S. brokerage business than ever before. What do they care about most? Continue reading