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Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel

Jun 4, 2025

Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

Rocket will pay off $4B in Mr. Cooper debt after acquisition

Jun 3, 2025

Although Rocket's plans to acquire Mr. Cooper and Redfin are structured as all-stock deals, assuming their debts will leave Rocket more highly leveraged, Fitch analysts said of possible debt rating downgrade.

Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes

Jun 3, 2025

Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency.

Tinka Ellington Group joins Compass after a decade at Elliman

Jun 3, 2025

After more than 10 years with Douglas Elliman, Tinka Ellington and The Tinka Ellington Group have made the move to Compass, the brokerage confirmed to Inman. The Tinka Ellington Group, based out of Boca Raton, Florida, specializes in luxury and waterfront real estate across Southeast Florida, from Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton to Delray Beach.

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

Jun 3, 2025

The trade organization's MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday.

Fannie and Freddie may stay in conservatorship: Regulator

Jun 3, 2025

Shares in mortgage giants tumble as investors weigh whether the Trump administration is more interested in mining Fannie and Freddie's profits than privatizing them.

Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish

Jun 3, 2025

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren't keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes sitting unsold far longer than usual.

Hall Willkie steps down as president at Brown Harris Stevens

Jun 3, 2025

The Brown Harris Stevens vet will be moving into a consulting role as of July 1. East and West Side sales managers Itzy Garay and Kevin Kovesci will become co-presidents of the brokerage's New York City region.

Proposed NAR hate speech changes advance to board vote

Jun 3, 2025

NAR's Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday.

Your circle prospecting plan is outdated. Here’s how to fix it

Jun 3, 2025

Stop chasing leads and start creating memorable outreach in person and online with helpful circle prospecting strategies from broker and lead gen specialist Josh Ries.

Need support as a solo agent? Here’s how to get it

Jun 3, 2025

No team? No problem! You don't have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes.

The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market

Jun 3, 2025

There are plenty of factors you can't control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business.