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3 indie real estate brokerages that are breaking the mold

May 21, 2024

Pushing boundaries and changing the status quo, these three independent brokerages offer ideas for moving your own business forward.

Hot themes for Vegas: Buyer representation and commissions

May 21, 2024

Don't-miss sessions at Inman Connect Las Vegas this summer include those built around value propositions, commission negotiations and the evolution of buyer agency.

Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?

May 21, 2024

With commissions up in the air, Clever's Luke Babich writes that it may be time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models that can provide more consistent and reliable income.

China pledges $42M to aid struggling property sector

May 20, 2024

The Chinese government has pledged support for state-owned entities that will allow them to buy unsold apartments.

Polly, nCino integration could help lenders build referral business

May 20, 2024

A growing network of partners including CoreLogic and Byte Software are accessing Polly's capital markets platform and product and pricing engine through open APIs.

10 cities where these experienced property investors won’t buy

May 20, 2024

Investors Christian Gore and Itay Simchi shared 10 U.S. cities where they would never invest in real estate.

Sidekick’s AI to assist Miami agents in latest MLS deal

May 20, 2024

Miami Association of Realtors (Miami) is the most recent MLS to link up with Sidekick, an AI productivity solution spun out of Avenue 8, an independent brokerage based in California.

Amidst feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar drops $40M on LA pad

May 20, 2024

The rap superstar reportedly purchased the Brentwood estate, which had not been on the market, from former Fox News Corp. Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh and his wife, Jennifer Ashworth Dinh.

Guidance or steering? Red flags of giving professional advice

May 20, 2024

Understanding the difference between steering and providing thoughtful and meaningful advice and guidance to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, mega team leader Carl Medford writes.

RentSpree adds REcolorado, second MLS deal in days

May 20, 2024

Days after announcing the onboarding of UtahReealEstate.com, CEO and co-founder Michael Lucarelli’s rental industry software company is now available to members of REcolorado, the Centennial State’s largest.

Crypto and AI are on the rise. Here’s how they are coming to real estate

May 20, 2024

AI is reshaping the landscape of property transactions, revolutionizing traditional processes and boosting overall efficiency.

4 ways to showcase your value to homebuyers

May 20, 2024

Homebuyers need professional guidance more than ever as they complete one of the most important transactions of their lifetime.