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Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness

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It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty Continue reading →

Buyer antitrust suit alleges Real, Realty One, Vanguard and The Agency conspiracy

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading →

Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings

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Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court. Continue reading →

Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture

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By embracing service opportunities, The Agency’s Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform their professional influence into a force for meaningful change. Continue reading →

Jon Grauman and Adam Rosenfeld launch Resident Group at Side

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The duo previously led the Grauman Rosenfeld Group at The Agency and have collectively closed more than $3 billion in career sales. The new firm will be focused on client service, they said. Continue reading →

How today’s agents are merging media, marketing and mastery

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Savvy agents are leveraging digital media to showcase and share their expertise and win new business, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading →

Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel

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Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading →

Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon

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Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Billy Rose goes Dutch with luxury auction strategy

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The Agency cofounder will cut the asking price of 235 Oceano Drive by $100,000 each consecutive Monday following the auction’s launch, until the property sells. The auction style dates back to Holland’s 17th-century tulip trade. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group

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The team did $180 million in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting. Continue reading →