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Nearly half of Better’s mortgage business now comes from partners

Aug 29, 2023

Better's market share has shrunk by more than 70 percent in the last year as it focuses on making more profitable loans, with partners like Ally Bank and American Express generating 42 percent of its mortgage business.

DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can’t quit the agent

Aug 29, 2023

The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can't recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues.

NAR notches loss as appeals court revives pocket listing antitrust suit

Aug 29, 2023

Top Agent Network's case against the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy will move forward after the Ninth Circuit court ruled to overturn a lower court ruling on Monday.

Why having a strategic plan is the secret to peak performance

Aug 29, 2023

The best real estate agents and the people who operate at the highest levels of the industry are not tactical, they are strategic, writes Nick Schlekeway. In part three of his five-part series, he looks at the importance of strategic planning.

Agents: Kenny Parcell’s resignation is the ‘beginning’ of fixing NAR

Aug 29, 2023

Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell's resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members.

NAR President Kenny Parcell resigns after NYT exposé

Aug 28, 2023

Three days after The New York Times' investigative report about alleged rampant sexual misconduct at National Association of Realtors, President Kenny Parcell has resigned from his post.

Who should I follow for great Instagram Reels?

Aug 28, 2023

Every week Sue "Pinky" Benson answers your most pressing Instagram questions. This week, she's helping you find content inspiration on Instagram Reels.

5 massive NYT takeaways NAR can’t escape

Aug 28, 2023

Debra Kamin's New York Times exposé details a culture of harassment, intimidation and denial at the National Association of Realtors. Christy Murdock digs into five key takeaways.

Texas oil heiress sells Aspen mansion for $63.75M

Aug 28, 2023

Christy Thompson sold the Aspen mansion that she purchased last year for $51 million to Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik in an off-market transaction, one of the city's biggest of the year.

‘Just being boys’: Let’s talk about NAR’s problematic culture

Aug 28, 2023

Trainer and former agent Rachael Hite uses NAR President Kenny Parcell's own words to illustrate what a toxic work environment is and suggests some solutions to help fix NAR's issues. NAR members need to stand up and get involved if they want to cleanup the brand's reputation in the coming months.

NAR’s sexual harassment spin isn’t fooling anyone. Here’s why

Aug 28, 2023

In the days leading up to The New York Times exposé, NAR left a virtual bread-crumb trail for digital damage control around the topic of sexual harassment. Christy Murdock shares the messaging and how to avoid a PR nightmare.

Stop chasing! 5 ways to attract the agents you need now

Aug 28, 2023

Whether you’re a team leader or broker, the way you connect with others in your area matters. DOORA broker Troy Palmquist offers five steps to attracting your market’s best agents