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What do modern real estate agents and actors have in common? As it turns out, there are quite a few ways in which they are alike. But you can take yourself from starving agent to success story.

There are plenty of crafty techniques that brokerages can use to hook and retain teams. Here are nine that are working for brokerages right now.

An online magazine reporter went undercover as a homebuyer in Miami to find out what Realtors had to say about flooding and sea-level rise. The piece ultimately doesn't explicitly push any one remedy or another for these various problems. However, the author does mention talking to a friend, a native of Miami, who hints that perhaps the city is beyond saving.

Porch, a Seattle, Washington-based home services marketplace, has made what appears to be its fourth acquisition, snapping up moving concierge company Kandela.

Compass is set to acquire Stribling & Associates, a New York City-based rival, the company confirmed to Inman on Wednesday. 

Hometalk, a site where visitors can browse DIY projects and connect with home services professionals, has raised $15 million in a funding round led by NFX.

HomeSmart is taking its brokerage operations to the Sunshine State. The company announced on Wednesday it's set to expand to Florida, the 29th state with a HomeSmart presence — thanks to the company's franchise arm — and the fourth with a company-owned brokerage.

Twelve years after first putting his 52-room mansion on the market, 50 Cent has finally closed the deal for $2.9 million.

Zillow is finally taking its reimagined Premier Agent program nationwide and unveiling a platform where the "best" agents are rewarded while those with poor customer reviews will be dropped.

Millennials are a driving force in the housing market, whether buying homes themselves or influencing their parents' decisions, according to an NAR survey.

A new company is building a system that will use data and artificial intelligence to match high-end properties with lifestyle preferences and hobbies.

Real estate is wrought with deal-killers at every turn. Sometimes, no matter how proactive you are, surprise rears its ugly head and throws a wrench in the entire transaction. A savvy agent is ready with a plan B if needed. Here are 10 home-sale killers and how to deal with them.

By the very nature of their jobs, agents -- male and female alike -- put themselves at risk any time they meet new clients. You don’t need to be fearful every time you show a home or hold an open house, but you do need to take steps to protect yourself and prepare to react properly in a crisis. Here's how to start.

A 20 percent deduction on your real estate business taxes could provide you the capital to accelerate the growth of your company or provide better compensation to your employees. Find out if your business can be set up to function in accordance with Section 199A.

What’s the best way to stand out from the sea of other agents? Personalize your efforts. When simply saying “thank you” doesn’t seem like enough for your top clients, try these thoughtful, creative ideas to show your appreciation for their business.

All agents go through ups and downs in their careers. Part of staying afloat is knowing where your next client is coming from. When you feel a dry spell coming on, stick to these reliable lead generation strategies to stay on track.

After the housing market crash of 2008, mortgage brokers’ market share dropped to less than 10 percent. Today, their market share is back up to 17 percent — the highest it’s been in almost a decade. A lot of hard work has gone into this upward climb, and mortgage brokers continue to show their commitment to homebuyers and communities by taking great care of clients. This is their Cinderella story.

With 60 million-plus Twitter followers and 132 million Instagram followers, every move Kim Kardashian makes is captured, catalogued and commented on by her fans. What can you learn from this social media queen to improve your own feed? Find out here.

How do you succeed in real estate? The answer to that is varied and highly individualized. However, there are certainly mistakes that will chip away at your ability to achieve success. Here are active measures you can take to avoid failing as an agent.

As the real estate industry grapples with sweeping changes, innovation and increased competition, thorough, accurate industry information has become increasingly important, especially with respect to the size and scope of its largest companies.