New CRM? Copper gets down to brass tacks for teams and agents

Formerly known as ProsperWorks, the software’s latest iteration as Copper not only represents a savvy business turn, but an effective commitment to improving the CRM experience. Continue reading

Zillow Offers is officially live in the Twin Cities, more markets to come

Zillow’s direct-to-consumer home buying and selling platform, Zillow Offers, launched Monday in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, it was announced. Continue reading

President Donald Trump to speak at NAR conference Friday

President Donald Trump will speak at the National Association of Realtors annual legislative meetings and expo on Friday, the association confirmed. Continue reading

Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?

As California employment law changes in response to the emergence of the gig economy, real estate brokers and agents need to stay updated and start thinking about what role they want to play in a legal landscape that’s still in turmoil. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Find your tribe

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Washington, D.C., broker Keri Shull shares why surrounding yourself with the right colleagues is ever… Continue reading

Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes

As attractive as having your own brokerage firm might be, the sad fact is that many fail. To ensure that your business isn’t doomed from the start, avoid these mistakes when opening your own brokerage. Continue reading

What agents (and their clients) need to know about mold

Mention the word “mold,” and you can send a buyer running from a transaction. Agents need to understand the true nature of mold and its impacts to protect both buyers and sellers. The good news is that it’s an issue that can be fixed. Continue reading

Industry veteran Russ Cofano to start team — on and off the court

A brush with death helped Russ Cofano decide to make a major career change. Now, he’ll work as a broker at Windermere Real Estate while fulfilling a dream to coach high school basketball. Continue reading

Reasi’s digital escrow is industry’s best example of blockchain use

Reasi fulfills its promise of streamlining the closing process, and it’s one of the sharpest uses of smart contracts on the blockchain. Continue reading