Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto

The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an “end-to-end homeownership” platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day

Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave duplex with sweeping Central Park views, and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking. Continue reading

CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on

A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau. Continue reading

Judge strikes John Davis’ request from record, calling it ‘scandalous’

Judge called Davis’ demand for arbitration “redundant, immaterial, impertinent, and scandalous,” but ruled the former CEO made reasonable attempts to arbitrate his case against Keller Williams. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)

Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success. Continue reading

Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy

The best agents are market-savvy, but they’re even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here’s how to improve your perception. Continue reading

5 things your clients won’t tell you (but you should know)

From budget to competing buyer’s agents, Darryl Davis looks at the unsaid things that can cloud a client relationship, so you can communicate more clearly. Continue reading

Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients’ language

Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book

The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass’ launch this month of physical books of the brokerage’s exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Continue reading

This credit union has been sending leads to Anywhere for 36 years

Navy Federal RealtyPlus commission rebate program turns the credit union’s 14.5 million members into “high quality leads” for Better Homes and Gardens, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA and Sotheby’s agents. Continue reading