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Commission settlement against Side and others gets first approval

Feb 7, 2025

In addition to Side, the fast-moving case — known as Keel for its lead homeseller — names as defendants Washington Fine Properties, Seven Gables Real Estate, Brooklyn New York MLS and others.

Luxury sales surge near Mar-a-Lago as Trump settles into second term

Feb 7, 2025

Luxury home sales have taken off since Donald Trump's re-election, and Palm Beach, Florida, home to his Mar-a-Lago resort, is at the center of the boom, Mansion Global reported Thursday.

Robert Reffkin nods to Gary Keller in latest Clear Cooperation critique

Feb 7, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin lays out 10 questions his agents are asking in the wake of NAR's commission settlement in his latest argument in favor of consumer choice and against CCP.

Crye-Leike alleges coverage under NAR deal despite industry ranking

Feb 7, 2025

Despite its ranking as the 31st largest brokerage in the T3 Sixty Real Estate Almanac for more than $7 billion in sales volume in 2022, Crye-Leike says Gibson suit shouldn't be allowed to proceed.

Trending: Ditch calls, follow fair housing, explore LinkedIn video

Feb 7, 2025

Consumers prefer digital interactions over phone calls, fair housing laws remain critical despite policy shifts and LinkedIn’s video expansion is changing how professionals connect online. Jessi Healey breaks down what real estate agents need to know.

How to reach and engage clients across generations

Feb 7, 2025

Engel & Völkers' Katelyn Castellano offers advice for connecting with and providing exemplary service to leads and clients from Gen Z through baby boomers.

Rayse proves ‘transparency is power’ to win sales: Tech Review

Feb 7, 2025

To succeed in this era, agents need to communicate that real estate buying journeys are not seamless and without wounds and to recognize consumers have options. Rayse is designed to broach those topics with buyers.

Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024

Feb 6, 2025

The vacation rental company reported "better than expected travel demand" as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday.

Broker Spotlight: Miguel Herrera, The Agency San Antonio

Feb 6, 2025

Find out how this broker is "elevating the luxury real estate market in San Antonio, and offering affordable luxury that redefines excellence."

Homebuyers remain sidelined despite more listing options

Feb 6, 2025

Even with an uptick in news listings, homebuyers aren't rushing into the market. Instead, demand has dipped, leaving a growing supply of homes sitting as buyers remain hesitant about their next move, according to Redfin's latest data analysis. Over the four weeks ending Feb. 2, new listings across the U.S. have jumped 7.9 percent from last year to 76,194, the largest increase since late 2024, according to Redfin's analysis.

John Lawrence boomerangs to Douglas Elliman from Compass

Feb 6, 2025

The 30-plus year real estate vet spent about 15 years during the peak of his career at Douglas Elliman and recently returned after a roughly three-year stint at Compass. His 19-person team is also joining him at Elliman.

Home prices continued to climb in most US metro areas in Q4: NAR

Feb 6, 2025

Home prices have continued their upward trend in Q4 2024, with 89 percent of U.S. metro areas seeing an increase in single-family existing-home prices, according to data released Thursday by NAR.