Meet Emmy-nominated reality TV star and agent Mercedes Javid

The Emmys were Sunday night, and “The Traitors” was nominated. Get to know cast member, former star of Bravo’s “Shahs of Sunset” and 20-year real estate veteran Mercedes “MJ” Javid. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky’s mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
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The Agency’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ fails to renew for third season

The Netflix show reportedly failed to renew because of factors surrounding number of views versus cost of production. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association debuts membership program

The association aims to offer an alternative to NAR and is launching its membership program when there is a “lot of dissatisfaction with the status quo,” according to one co-founder. Continue reading

The Agency brings on Jeff Davidson Group and more teams to SoCal

The former Compass team is the latest in a handful of teams to join The Agency in Southern California over the last few months. The team has over $750 million in career sales volume. Continue reading

‘Reality’ is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows

Ben Belack of “Buying Beverly Hills” and Ernie Carswell of “Kendra Sells Hollywood” shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV. Continue reading

JLo, Affleck, making real estate deals as divorce rumors swirl

Rumors surrounding the couple’s split have grown in recent months. Affleck and Lopez, meanwhile, have been transacting their own separate home deals as they jointly try to offload their shared Beverly Hills home. Continue reading

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount. Continue reading

Change is a constant. Here’s how to navigate it — no matter the market

Navigating change in the dynamic real estate market, Rainy Hake Austin writes, demands a blend of self-awareness, strategic planning and effective utilization of support systems. Continue reading

Ben Belack is excited to help agents navigate the industry

The team leader of the Ben Belack Group shared thoughts on crime and home insurance in LA’s market, Gwyneth Paltrow’s “fantastic” house for sale and his big plans for Las Vegas in July. Continue reading