Resources

Mindfulness is the new secret weapon for real estate pros

Sep 24, 2024

Real estate professionals who embrace mindfulness now, Aaron Hendon writes, can gain an edge over their competition by staying calm under pressure, making better decisions and connecting more deeply with clients.

Compass agent Matt Holm thrives along backbone of the US economy

Sep 24, 2024

Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city's burgeoning tech industry, and he'll share his insights on Silicon Valley's emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month.

12 key steps for creating confident and effective buyer consultations

Sep 24, 2024

With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent.

Fears of a widespread commission shift are unfounded. Here’s why

Sep 24, 2024

Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential.

Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Sep 23, 2024

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO.

Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members

Sep 23, 2024

The PartnerUp Revenue Share program will give agents a cut of Side's profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday.

Murdoch’s REA Group makes another bid for UK’s Rightmove

Sep 23, 2024

Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary REA Group has made a third bid for UK portal Rightmove. The company offered $8.1 billion for Rightmove on Monday — a 10 percent increase from its first offer.

Mid-Century LA home restored by Jordan Bakva hits market

Sep 23, 2024

The property, represented by Safir Shamsi of Rodeo Realty, is located in the sought-after Bel Air Knolls neighborhood at 16632 Park Lane Circle, offering convenient access to both the Westside and the Valley. The 3,488-square-foot residence features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale

Sep 23, 2024

Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing.

Court denies Move’s preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar

Sep 23, 2024

California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move's preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of "imminent, irreparable harm."

Revive releases Marketing Center product for pre-renovation pitches

Sep 23, 2024

The "Marketing Center" is designed to explain the appeal of pre-renovations to consumers using campaigns that include print and digital messaging as well as case studies from closed sales.

Lone Wolf rolls out ‘Buyer’s Agent Club’ amid commission confusion

Sep 23, 2024

In light of buyer representation mandates, the program will focus on training, software access and strategic resources to help agents communicate value using tools within Lone Wolf's ecosystem.