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Portfolio growth, tenant retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review

Nov 1, 2024

Blanket is property management software that centers on portfolio growth rather than reactive, day-to-day oversight of rental properties. It can do the latter, but the former makes it a unique entry to the market worth consideration for anyone who wants become a full-time landlord.

3 ways agents can effectively brand boutique buildings

Nov 1, 2024

Real Director of Marketing Md Kamruzzaman writes that in today’s crowded marketplace, even boutique buildings need a distinct brand identity to stand out and attract buyers and tenants.

Using community engagement to build your personal brand

Nov 1, 2024

Investing time and effort into community involvement, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, is a powerful strategy for personal branding in luxury real estate.

Josh and Heather Altman leaving ‘Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’

Oct 31, 2024

Power couple calling it quits after 13 years and 11 seasons on the hit reality real estate show. "We were babies when we started the show," Josh Altman told "People."

RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3

Oct 31, 2024

A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX in decreasing revenue and U.S. agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year.

Judge grants final approval to 9 commission lawsuit settlements

Oct 31, 2024

Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110 million to resolve the litigation.

Inflation cooled in September, nearing the Fed’s 2% target

Oct 31, 2024

Mortgage rates inch up as an expected decline in key inflation gauge does little to change expectations for rate cuts among investors who fund most home loans.

KW relaunches BOLD coaching program amid changing times

Oct 31, 2024

Onward BOLD gives Keller Williams agents access to lead generation resources, among many other things. The program is relaunching amid a period of upheaval for the real estate industry.

Judge rules in favor of Serhant over KW Black Label in recruitment suit

Oct 31, 2024

Pennsylvania judge Paula Patrick ruled against Keller Williams BlackLabel and in favor of Serhant, whose eponymously named brokerage expanded into Philadelphia's luxury market in 2023.

Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming

Oct 31, 2024

Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted.

Meet iGuide’s most affordable digital twin solution, Planix R1

Oct 31, 2024

The new camera system, Planix R1, is designed to be more physically and technically nimble when helping agents create digital twins, executives said Wednesday. And it’s more affordable, too.

Broker Spotlight: Josep Turro, Chi Wei Chin of The Agency Barcelona

Oct 31, 2024

Find out how these world travelers bring their shared global perspective to serving a worldwide network of clients and welcoming them home to Spain.