Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download

Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they’re under scrutiny as they implement the new rules of buyer agreement and (not) commission-sharing. Continue reading

Be very demure, very mindful of viral social media micro-trends

Trainer Rachael Hite breaks down the latest viral TikTok trend and gives guidance on whether real estate agents should hop on the bandwagon. Continue reading

Side debuts new coaching and training program

The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry. Continue reading

RFK, Jr., suspends campaign, will support Trump

The Kennedy family scion said he didn’t want to be a spoiler that might hand the election to Democrats. But he will leave his name on ballots in non-swing states. Continue reading

DOJ takes aim at RealPage rent-pricing algorithm in antitrust suit

“Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday. Continue reading

HomeStack, APInation to power up tech stacks

Whereas HomeStack comes with home search functionality, a CRM, on-board communications with two-way activity notifications, lead routing, tour scheduling and other tools, APInation helps send information from one major product to another, and vice vers… Continue reading

Halfway through 2024, luxury looks stronger than in 2023

Some key factors agents will keep an eye on as the year continues include dream homebuying trends, elections, the economy, and growing and emerging markets, according to new midyear luxury reports from Compass, Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s Internation… Continue reading

Big life moments aren’t only factor driving homebuyers in 2024: Poll

Active homebuyers are motivated by numerous factors — including a desire to find a larger or nicer home in this high-rate environment — according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey. Continue reading

Compass agents launch BDG Partners in Tennessee

Compass agents have united to launch BDG Partners, a full-service team based in Nashville, Tennessee, with the addition of real estate veteran Grant Hammond, the firm announced. Continue reading

Lake Tahoe mansion makes a splash with $47.5M sale

Blockchains founder Jeffrey Berns is the seller. The home is one of the priciest to sell on Lake Tahoe and features 150 feet of lake frontage as well as a boat lift and shared deep water pier. Continue reading