Real estate licensing should require blackbelt-level mastery

If departments of real estate across the country were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education and certification with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading

Yes, another social media panel — because it’s important for business

Angel Nicolas, Tiffany McQuaid and Jonathan Vega’s different approaches to the marketing tactic show that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to finding success through social media — aside from committing to it. Continue reading

Dueling with dual agency in the age of private listing networks

Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it’s worth examining who the practice benefits. Continue reading

Anywhere brings on Steve Capezza to head M&A efforts

The former Side and Zillow leader will work in his new role to grow Anywhere through acquisitions and mergers across opportunities that span brokerage, title and transaction services. Continue reading

Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month

The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran’s Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms. Continue reading

Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit

The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed. Continue reading

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim

The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side’s motion for contempt against them. Continue reading

Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone. Continue reading

Maverick Systems expands reach of recruiting data

Maverick Systems launched a year ago with the intent to help industry leaders better predict when agents might leave their office and who to target from market competitors. Continue reading

With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes

A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by Shlomy Alexander, the family patriarch and a luxury developer. Continue reading