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NAR agrees to sweeping changes in $418M commission settlement
NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. HomeServices of America not included in the deal.
Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one
Two dog attacks just weeks apart have highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan.
Listing Lesson: Revering and marketing an iconic guest ranch
Learn how Jackson Hole, Wyoming, luxury broker Latham Jenkins put together a marketing narrative that achieved extraordinary results.
5 ways luxury real estate balances tradition and innovation
Finding the harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time-honored practices while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity.
How women in real estate can provide collaborative leadership
Broker-owner Karen Shanahan Garrett writes that women in real estate have a role to play in filling the leadership and communication vacuum that currently exists in the industry.
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launches anti-LGBTQ bill tracker
Almost two years after launching its "Article 10 Rule" campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who've received funding from the National Association of Realtors' lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee.
Fathom Realty added 1,425 agents after raising fees last year
Fathom posted a $24 million annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall.
Surging mortgage rates gain momentum on new inflation data
Mortgage rates push back through 7 percent as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring.
Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.
As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet.
Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1 million after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint.
Broker Spotlight: Kim Stem, ERA Doty Real Estate
Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate.
TikTok’s viral orange trend can enhance your brand’s ‘a peel’
Are you willing to "peel the orange" for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers.
5 currently trending AI tools that will get your business growing
AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you.
Future-proof your online presence by buying your domain name
Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes.
How new agents can get the best return on their time investment
Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts.
Using a home inspector provides piece of mind - pmg-ky2.com
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Title technology provider Doma posts $124M 2023 net loss
CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration's push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers.
Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead
A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot.