Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states

“California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,” CEO Robert Reffkin said. “Her expertise and dedication to the industry are ideally sui… Continue reading

WATCH: New strategies to leverage local brand presence to your advantage

At ICLV, moderator Wendy Forsythe interviewed broker-owners Nancy Almodovar, NAN & Co. Properties and Ian Hoover of Deacon & Hoover Real Estate about how they leverage their brands locally while maintaining strong engagement from their client… Continue reading

WATCH: How being picky about your financing options can pay off

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, John Paasonen of Maxwell and Robert Foos of Knock said agents and buyers have an opportunity to be selective in the current market when it comes to financing. Continue reading

The proof is in the P&L: Industry execs’ tips for a profitable brokerage

At Inman Connect New York on Thursday, a panel of industry leaders offered specific strategies for bringing financial accountability to a brokerage. The short of it? Mind your P&L statements. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if only 3 obstacles stood in the way of the fully digital transaction?

Four real estate leaders share how legislators, lenders, brokers, agents and consumers all have a role to play in blocking paperless transactions. Continue reading

3 ways to unlock brokerage profitability: What to know

Profitability. Brokers can’t seem to escape it, and considering the level of competition in the industry — maybe that’s for good reason. It’s also what Lone Wolf’s new addition to its broker suite, Insights, aims to conquer. So what is Insights and how… Continue reading

WATCH: 10 ways tech will take the industry by storm in the new decade

At ICNY, experts shared the top tech trends agents need to know for the decade ahead — think “super” apps, more voice control and better online leads. Continue reading

‘What doesn’t get measured, doesn’t get improved’: Lead management fuels discussion at ICNY

RE/MAX Select President, Conversion Monster Founder and Boomtown executive come together to share best practices and concerns about agent accountability to provided leads. Continue reading