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Start your next IG conversation to generate 10% more business

Nov 7, 2023

According to Instagram marketing expert Michelle Berman-Mikel, saying the right thing, then moving the conversation into the real world, can allow you to create a social media strategy that converts.

Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group

Nov 6, 2023

New mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, Carnegie Mortgage Partners, follows on heels of similar deal in Georgia.

Compass trims losses, improves cash flow despite Q3 revenue dip

Nov 6, 2023

The brokerage saw revenue fall 10 percent year over year, but also managed to cut net losses from $154 million in the third quarter of last year to $39 million this time around, according to a Q3 earnings call Monday.

RealScout tracks down enterprise deal with Anywhere

Nov 6, 2023

Agents and teams at Century 21, Sotheby’s International Realty and Coldwell Banker, among others, will have access to RealScout as part of an enterprise-level agreement between the tech company and Anywhere.

Lack of access to credit keeps Black neighborhoods in rental loop

Nov 6, 2023

Access to safe, traditional credit building is especially limited in Black neighborhoods, a report from Zillow shows, highlighting lingering effects from redlining that keep those households renting instead of owning a home.

Distance yourself from disaster. 10 to-dos in the wake of Sitzer

Nov 6, 2023

Do you feel like NAR is playing a game of chicken with your business? You're probably not alone, writes Rachael Hite. Here are 10 action steps you can take right now to build sustainability into your business.

Jamie Tian tapped to lead Asian Real Estate Association of America

Nov 6, 2023

At 32, the RealiFi Realty co-founder and CEO is the youngest president in the organization's history. Tian is a broker-owner in LA and was selected as a NAR '30 under 30' honoree in 2017.

Mr. Cooper remains shut down one week after cyberattack

Nov 6, 2023

Over 4 million mortgage customers have been unable to make their payments since the company announced it had been attacked on Oct. 31.

Real estate software is reaching critical mass. What’s the solution?

Nov 6, 2023

In physics, critical mass is a nuclear term. It’s the minimum amount of a given material that you need to set off a self-sustaining chain reaction. While that may be a good thing in nuclear physics — where you typically want to start chain reactions — you don’t usually want to see the same sort of reaction in a business setting.

What’s the difference between an Instagram Story and a Reel?

Nov 6, 2023

This week, Sue "Pinky" Benson explains the difference between Instagram's Reels and Stories features. Hint: They're nothing alike.

Thriving in a low-inventory market: Tips for 2024

Nov 6, 2023

It's an oft-repeated adage that real estate is cyclical. Well, figures recently released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) put the industry back in 2010. That's because existing home sales have dropped over 15 percent year-over-year. 

The power of choice: Mortgage brokers vs. mortgage bankers

Nov 6, 2023

In the world of home buying, we often find ourselves discussing the vital role of mortgage professionals. You've likely encountered two key players in this field: mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers.