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How are these new commission rules improving transparency?

Sep 10, 2024

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS.

Here’s how to talk with sellers now about buyers and commissions

Sep 10, 2024

The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes.

Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends

Sep 10, 2024

Many clients may prioritize emotional connections when hunting for resale homes, but Polsky takes a deliberate, data-driven approach, focusing his team’s efforts on newly-built properties.

Clear Cooperation takes center stage, faces pressure to change

Sep 10, 2024

Officials from the National Association of Realtors are meeting this week to discuss the so-called pocket listing ban — one of the industry's most polarizing rules.

Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway

Sep 10, 2024

Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. There are differences in each company’s approach, but its focus on financing attracted Doorvest to Getaway.

Corcoran debuts first franchise in Raleigh, North Carolina

Sep 10, 2024

Led and owned by Frank DeRonja, Corcoran DeRonja Real Estate brings 36 agents and several professional staff to the Corcoran brand.

Redfin Next expanding nationwide by the end of October

Sep 9, 2024

Seattle-based brokerage Redfin is taking its commission-based payment model, Redfin Next, nationwide on Oct. 27. Redfin Next enables agents to keep their W-2 status and benefits while earning competitive commission splits.

Michael Jordan’s $14.8M mansion still unsold after 12 years on market

Sep 9, 2024

The NBA superstar’s Highland Park estate at 2700 Point Drive was first listed for $29 million in 2012. By 2014, the price had dropped to $16 million, and it is now on the market for $14.8 million.

More Americans think mortgage rates and home prices will drop

Sep 9, 2024

Fannie Mae's National Housing Survey shows there's greater optimism about the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 consumers thought August was a good time to buy a home.

It can happen to you: Get real about personal risk and crime potential

Sep 9, 2024

Worrying won't keep you safe, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. However, clear-eyed assessment of potential risk factors and common-sense precautions just might.

Fathom shares bounce back on prospects for agent growth

Sep 9, 2024

Since hitting a June 21 low of $1.33, shares in the flat-fee real estate brokerage are up 125 percent as the company continues to add agents and pursue plans to expand operations to all 50 states and Canada.

Do you feel secure? Here’s how to safeguard your mind, body, soul

Sep 9, 2024

Are we working to live or living to work? Rachael Hite says you have to safeguard your mind, body and spirit to build a professional legacy that lasts.