5 ways to avoid buyer’s agent burnout and find your passion

Forget the runaround from unqualified clients and that feeling that your time is not your own, coach Darryl Davis writes. Learn to set healthy boundaries and take care of yourself, so you can take care of business. Continue reading

Zillow eyes rental dominance as segment revenue grows 25% in Q4

Zillow’s Q4 revenues rose 17 percent annually to $544 million while its rental segment generated $116 million, according to an earnings release Tuesday that included news of a rental partnership with Redfin. Continue reading

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ creator’s former estate lowers ask

The 40-acre estate with multiple structures hit the market last April for $36 million, and the price has been knocked down to $29.95 million as of Feb. 7. Will buyers bite? Continue reading

NAR pulls the plug on its annual tech conference

The Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit will “evolve” to provide year-round education, while signature events will move to other NAR conferences. Continue reading

Goal! C21 kicks off partnership with Major League Soccer

Century 21 and Major League Soccer announced the partnership on Tuesday. MLS fans will see Century 21 ads and commercials at key league events, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Continue reading

Former Google CEO scores buyer for $39.5M NoHo penthouse

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has found a buyer for his Manhattan penthouse, which listed for $39.5 million in December. It was the priciest home under contract last week among 29 NYC properties. Continue reading

Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M

The independent, Ohio-based brokerage will pay $895,000 to settle a lawsuit known as Keel after its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5 million. Continue reading

Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?

Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman. Continue reading

Top 5 homebuyer objections (and how you can overcome them)

When real estate agents tackle objections head-on with education, they position buyers to make better decisions and themselves as trusted advisors, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

The ABS Formula: Your key to closing 2 deals every week

Generating consistent business requires an understanding of both short-term success and long-term strategies, coach Ricky Carruth writes. Continue reading