'Marginal agents' with fewer sales now claim quarter of commissions
Agents with 5 or fewer sales a year took in an estimated 25-30% of all commission income in 3 disparate markets, according to an analysis of MLS data by the Consumer Federation of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 10
metrics, data, numbers
Forget the jargon and hype, and use these terms to get to next-level marketing prowess. Here are the metrics that truly move the needle
by Eric Bramlett Jul 10
Why Threads is the next big thing for real estate agents
Opinion
Have you heard about the new app Threads? Think about joining now while it's still the hot new thing in social media
by Jessi Healey Jul 10
Builder hiring ramps up while real estate brokerages keep pace
Builders and residential contractors added nearly 60,000 jobs in June — about 11,000 more than expected for this time of year, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Jul 7
NAR hunkers down as agents push back: The Download
This week: As NAR dismisses harassment claims, women in the industry speak up about what they've seen — up close and personal
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
How we’re using QR codes for high-impact real estate marketing
Stop sending the same-old, same-old marketing collateral. Use QR codes to make everything you provide more meaningful
by Janet Pozos Jul 7
Is this really who we 'R'? 
Opinion
In the face of new harassment allegations at the highest levels of leadership, where is the outrage? Is this who we are as Realtors?
by Valerie Garcia Jul 7
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
Janelle Brevard initially sued the National Association of Realtors, claiming her firing was a form of harassment and retaliation. The case ended Thursday, though many questions still remain
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
What's next for 'Million Dollar Listing' star Tyler Whitman?
Inman sat down with Tyler Whitman to get the Real Tea on post-reality TV life, Glitter and Gay with Glennda Baker, his new Hamptons locale and upcoming projects in the works
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 6
Compass snags $40M Dallas real estate team from Coldwell Banker
Dallas-based team leaders Jason Castro and Liz Mello have moved their team, The Castro Group, to Compass. They are the 48th agent or team to move from Coldwell Banker to Compass this year
by Marian McPherson Jul 6
What should a team’s off-boarding process look like?
Whether you’re an agent leaving a team you’ve outgrown, or a team releasing an agent back into the industry, there’s a proper way to part ways
Mining for diamonds? You'll find them in your database
You already hold the key to your professional and financial success. It's hidden in your email database and it's time to dig it out
by Jay Papasan Jul 6
Tarek El Moussa chased Hollywood to make 'Flip or Flop' a TV reality
The HGTV star and house-flipping expert learned the hard way that nothing in life would be handed to him. But he also learned that by 'taking massive action,' the possibilities in life are limitless
Broker Spotlight: Filippo Incorvaia, FI Real Estate
Find out how this luxury broker invested in his belief in his Miami market's potential by starting up his own brokerage
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
Zavvie rolls out power buyer services to mortgage lenders
After debuting a power buyer program for real estate brokerages in February, zavvie now has power buyer partnerships with 30 mortgage lenders in 9 states
by Matt Carter Jul 5
Guaranteed Rate buys out partner in mortgage joint venture, Premia
Relocation and moving services provider Sirva Worldwide Inc. has agreed to sell its stake in Troy, Michigan-based Premia Relocation Mortgage LLC for an undisclosed sum
by Matt Carter Jul 5