WATCH: Creative ways to grow your business

In a conversation at ICLV, top agents Danny Phee and Angela Evennett shared their best tips for getting new business, from social media videos to specialized referral programs. Continue reading

America’s most expensive listing sells at foreclosure auction

A large plot of land that was once considered the most expensive listing in America just sold at foreclosure auction for a mere $100,000. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman agent deceived seller in dual agency deal: Lawsuit

A newly amended lawsuit alleges Douglas Elliman’s Florida operation failed to supervise its agents, one of whom is accused of committing forgery and fraud. Continue reading

Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first

As the adage goes, buyers don’t know what they don’t know. Welcome to construction 101. Here are 10 next-level truths you should tell any buyer clients who are thinking about building new.
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Coldwell Banker in pole position? CBx Seller Leads sees big 1st-year growth

Coldwell Banker’s CBx Seller Leads, a free lead service for affiliated companies, has seen a 74 percent adoption rate in its first 12 months. The “machine learning” software helps convert leads into listings at three times the market rate, according to… Continue reading

How to achieve happiness in real estate

Skipping down the road without a care is just not a realistic goal for your happiness level. What is realistic is being happier in your career, which will result in a happier life. So let’s talk about how to be happy in real estate, the chosen professi… Continue reading

WATCH: Why technology can’t replace the human element of real estate

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Keith Robinson, the chief strategic officer of NextHome, shared a client story that showcases why the human element is so essential to every transaction. Continue reading

Pennsylvania agent offers to rep Trump in Greenland sale

Long and Foster agent Michael Murphy said in a video he sent to the White House that he’d be willing to take a lower commission on the billion dollar deal. Continue reading

Housing companies are forcing consumers into arbitration

Lennar, Centex, KB Home, D.R. Horton and Airbnb are among a bevy of companies that include forced arbitration clauses in contracts, according to a new study. Continue reading