IDX reform is the real fight no one wants to have
Josh Ries examines why the system designed to help agents quietly handed control to third party portals, and how we can take it back.
Rentspree’s Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations
The company hopes Landlord Pro will appeal to rental operators burdened by fragmented marketing, leasing, and financial services products. Costs are harder to manage and predict when spread thin across a range of disconnected vendors.
A $3K commission saved me: Here’s why niche marketing wins
While 70 percent of Realtors compete for the same residential listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes.
With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years
The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say.
Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
Luxury Presence's Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a $15M debt facility with J.P. Morgan.
‘No listings, no eyeballs, no sales’: Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle
"Listings are the lifeblood of our company. No listings, no eyeballs, no sales." A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight.
How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount
"We don’t build rosters. We build careers": FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry.
This simple recruiting framework boosts your brokerage’s visibility
Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains why brokerages that organize their value into a clear growth framework stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape.
Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal
Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5 million in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99 percent of Compass and 72 percent of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of the merger.