Resources

A blueprint for building a growth-oriented real estate team

May 14, 2024

It is crucial to put together the right team to keep growth going strong in today's real estate world. Here's how The Agency's Tara Scholl-Gettles did it.

1,500-agent Tennessee real estate brokerage joins Compass

May 13, 2024

Forty-nine-year-old Nashville firm Parks Real Estate has merged with Compass. The firm has 15 offices across the state and closed $6.25 billion in sales in 2023.

American Cancer Society relists former NFL owner’s home for $35M

May 13, 2024

After years of trying to sell the mansion alongside the Potomac River, former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated the estate to the ACS. Now the charity is attempting its own sale.

Owners of Marilyn Monroe house sue LA over demolition

May 13, 2024

The lawsuit filed last week alleges that the city of LA took part in "backroom machinations" in order to landmark a house that does not meet criteria for status as a historic cultural monument to "arrange the desired outcome."

Meet a high-touch underdog taking on the search portal Goliaths

May 13, 2024

Movoto may be a familiar name, but under OJO's ownership the brand is quietly embarking on a David-and-Goliath struggle for a place in the portal pantheon.

Demand for vacation homes plummeted in 2023

May 13, 2024

United States homebuyers took out 90,772 mortgages for second homes in 2023 — 40 percent fewer than they did in 2022.

Why luxury leads in today’s market

May 13, 2024

As the demand for ultra-luxury properties persists, learn how agents can rise to the challenge and secure the most coveted listings in today's competitive market.

Your essential marketing toolkit for a post-NAR settlement landscape

May 13, 2024

Ready to transform the way you communicate your value to clients? Marketing expert Marci James helps you reshape the agent-client relationship by prioritizing clear communication and exceptional results.

Avoid these top 5 rookie mistakes in real estate marketing

May 13, 2024

From neglecting digital platforms to disregarding personal branding, Side's Manny Solis writes, here are five critical rookie mistakes that often derail real estate marketing campaigns.

Getting loud about my heritage has shaped my life and career

May 13, 2024

Celebrate AAPI month with Atlanta team leader Amy Tep by taking the time to understand the many different types of people who are part of the AAPI community.

What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey

May 13, 2024

Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond.

This Mother’s Day, author Martha Melendez reflects on her mom

May 12, 2024

Author, HGTV guest and Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez shares how her mother’s vision for her has shaped her life and led to her accomplishments.