Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team

Zillow is continuing its leadership shuffle, with the Seattle-based residential portal announcing a new senior vice president of agent sales on Friday. Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow’s agent sales, the segment that includes fla… Continue reading

Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today’s market

Women’s real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles and obstacles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership. Continue reading

How new luxury agents create high-end vibes and don’t break the bank

Establishing yourself as a luxury real estate agent doesn’t have to cost more, broker Tara Meier writes. It’s about a simplified aesthetic and a strong sense of your value proposition. Continue reading

Pre-list market insight underpins Lynn’s agent pitch: Tech Review

The value proposition rests on owners publishing their home to the Lynn user community for feedback on its potential value to the market, but an immature user experience and lack of engagement incentives erodes the value prop. Continue reading

Homie sues NAR and others, alleging boycott and conspiracy

The suit accuses NAR and major franchisors of breaking antitrust laws. The company’s complaint includes alleged text messages in which agents refused to show Homie listings. Continue reading

Redfin lays off nearly 100 Redfin Concierge service employees

Seattle-based brokerage and portal Redfin laid off almost 100 Redfin Concierge support and sales managers on Thursday. The company said agents will now take the lead on Concierge services. Continue reading

Offerpad CEO on the company’s 4% solution for real estate agents

CEO Brian Bair told National Mortgage News in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4 percent if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold. Continue reading

A SIMPLE plan that can change your life and business forever

Anytime is a good time to change your life and the way you do business for the better, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes with this “simple” plan. Continue reading

Inside Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC extend software partnership

Inside Real Estate (IRE) and RE/MAX, LLC., have agreed to expand an enterprise software deal that will entrench BoldTrail in its network offices throughout the United States and Canada. Continue reading