Douglas Elliman settles commission suits for up to $17.75M
The proposed deal would resolve antitrust claims brought by homesellers but not homebuyers....
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Investing app Backflip sticks landing, secures $15M Series A
Backflip, a company that built an application to help investors analyze and finance properties to flip, has secured a $15 million Series A round of funding....
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Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you
The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.
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Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel
These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively....
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Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check
As the commission landscape changes, Side's Hilary Saunders writes, it's time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry's reputation....
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How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market
Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options....
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As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
With preliminary approval of NAR's deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?...
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10 things to think about when thanking your referral partners
Want to work smarter, not harder? Nurture your referral pipeline with these tips from coach Darryl Davis for a steady flow of new leads....
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Ryan Reynolds creates Zillow ad inspired by hit show ‘Bluey’
Hit children's TV show "Bluey" is the inspiration for Zillow's latest ad, which debuted Friday morning on NBC's Today show. The 30-second spot features a family in the final stages of moving while the narrator references a landmark episode of "Bluey," where the main character and her family...
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‘Buyers are losing faith in the American Dream:’ Redfin CEO
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising rates and home prices are crushing consumer sentiment. However, rising inventory and a year-end interest rate cut will be key to restoring it. ...
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