EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage

As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp’s technology as one of the brokerage’s selling points. Continue reading

Tough love time? Here are 5 strategies for better agent results

Loyalty bonds between agents and brokerages are fragile. How hard can you push without breaking? Wallace Real Estate’s Claudia Stallings has tough love tips for agents in today’s market. Continue reading

Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official

Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times. Continue reading

Compass sees growth spurt in Arizona with addition of North & Co

The addition brings upwards of 200 agents to Compass’ ranks and gives the brokerage a strong position in the state’s luxury market. Compass will also launch new offices in Chandler and Flagstaff in 2025. Continue reading

EXp Realty to host AI-powered Hackathon in Miami Beach

The brokerage is set to host its inaugural Hackathon on Oct. 26. In addition to prizes, participants will have the chance to network with industry leaders. Continue reading

Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR

Existing-home sales fell 4.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86 million in August as buyers awaited the Fed’s decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data Continue reading

9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow

Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough market conditions. Continue reading

How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption

Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

OceanFirst Bank settles DOJ redlining allegations for $15M

Since launching an initiative to combat redlining in 2021, federal prosecutors have reached settlements with 13 mortgage lenders totaling more than $137 million. Continue reading

Buyer commission suit against Hanna adds new, familiar plaintiffs

There are now more than two dozen named plaintiffs in an antitrust case against the parent company of Howard Hanna, several of them also plaintiffs in other buyer commission suits. Continue reading