NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs
If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?
Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality.
Blackstone president: Now it’s time for real estate investors to pounce
Jon Gray described the current market as a "bottoming period" that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said investors who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover.
Richard Hottinger and team flip-flop back to Corcoran Group
The high-ranking team returns to Corcoran after a recent one-year stint at Douglas Elliman. Hottinger said Corcoran is "home" to the team.
Video automation suite Roomvu lands at LeadingRE, Realty ONE
Marketing software company Roomvu has landed a pair of enterprise brokerage relationships that stand to push it into the everyday marketing arsenal of thousands of agents.
DelPrete: Here’s what’s driving agent migration patterns now
As the industry continues to shift gears, Mike DelPrete writes, agents are looking for greener pastures by moving to younger, more agile brokerages that offer new opportunities.
Douglas Elliman doles out Ellie awards for top NYC producers
Douglas Elliman unveiled its annual Ellie Awards this week, singling out brokers who performed well despite challenging economic conditions.
An anticipated settlement still shocks the real estate industry
Settlement represents "nothing short of a sea change" as the National Association of Realtors agrees to pay $418 million and make sweeping changes.
Over 60% of agents have been recruited so far this year: Intel
Most agents say they've heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel explores what's on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt.