@properties expands franchise operations to Washington, D.C.

RLAH Real Estate will become the latest in a growing number of @properties franchises. The company will also be the first @properties franchise on the East Coast. Continue reading

Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state

The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor’s market count to 46. Continue reading

CoStar CEO Andy Florance accused of bullying and gunplay: Report

Dozens of current and former CoStar employees said CEO Andy Florance’s heavy-handed management tactics, which includes publicly ridiculing staffers, made them fearful for their jobs. Continue reading

ICNY: What do agents want from their brokerages?

Traditional brokerage models are facing an identity crisis and agents’ priorities have shifted. What value is your brokerage offering? Learn creative recruiting strategies to attract the right agents to your brokerage at ICNY in April. Continue reading

What is ‘Back to Basics’ in 2022?

There’s so much to learn and do in real estate today. Whether you’re just starting out in the business or trying to rethink the next phase of your career, it starts with figuring out what the new fundamentals really are. Continue reading

Mortgage tech provider Blend pulls back on hiring, eyes Title365 layoffs

A sharp decline in mortgage refinancing prompts Blend to pull back “very hard” on hiring and reconsider the “right number of people” needed in the title insurance segment. Continue reading

Ally now offers mortgages powered by Better in 46 states

Ally announced a strategic partnership with Better in 2019 in which Better sells, processes, underwrites, and closes Ally’s digital mortgage offerings, while Ally retains control of marketing, advertising and loan pricing. Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire… Continue reading

No commission is worth your well-being. Tips and tech for agent safety

Despite the expectation of assumed trust between two parties in a business transaction, even those met at previous showings, real estate agents are always at risk when in the act of doing their job. Continue reading

Lion & Orb’s +AdStudio makes the most of positive press: Tech Review

+AdStudio is software to create and manage digital ad campaigns, primarily for Facebook. Campaigns can be devised for multiple Facebook and Instagram pages and campaign goals, such as listing promotion, agent branding or website traffic. Continue reading

ICNY: Tech has disrupted the real estate industry. What now?

Tech has long been regarded as a major (and frequent) disrupter of the real estate industry. Join us at Inman Connect New York to learn how to use the latest tech tools to build your successful real estate empire. Continue reading