PLACE hires former Homeward exec Brian Gubernick
Gubernick will serve as PLACE's new chief real estate officer tasked with helping teams and agents grow their businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Sotheby's snags leading South-Central Texas team to form affiliate
The team formerly known as the Southern District Properties Group at Compass will now become Sotheby's newest affiliate in Texas, Southern District Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here's how to solve 5 common team squabbles
Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team
by Cara Ameer Feb 13
I'm a real estate agent. You can't tell me what to wear on the job
Opinion
It’s time to recognize that the business of selling homes doesn’t require a blazer, but it does require personality and skills, and that is not one-size-fits-all
by Rachael Hite Feb 13
These 10 skills will make you look like a natural born leader
Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance
by Missy Yost Feb 13
Red Oak Realty taps former KW, Pacific Union leader as president
Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
News Corp will slash 1,250 jobs following rough real estate earnings
Move Inc. revenue fell $23M in Q4, due to a drop in home sales and referral revenue, according to earnings on Thursday. The company confirmed it was in talks with CoStar about a potential sale
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
Buyers are returning to the market — and sellers are following: Redfin
This week, the Redfin Homebuyer Demand Index, the brokerage's in-house gauge of buyer activity, hit its highest level since September, rising 21% from an October low, new data shows
by Ben Verde Feb 10
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
Why 'dog days' are great for business
Opinion
The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent's case, 'man’s best friend' is also an agent’s best friend
by Craig Spano Feb 10
7 power moves top agents are making right now
By focusing on optimizing the efficiencies in your business and serving others with the highest level of service possible, your continued success is inevitable
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 10
Corcoran Icon Properties brings on Real Estate People team, new office
The 40-person team, formerly of Coldwell Banker, has also brought on its Northern California office located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose to Corcoran Icon Properties
Bess Freedman on BHS' 150 years — and that thing with Ryan Serhant
The CEO unapologetically said 'old school is the best school' while acknowledging that the ability to evolve while keeping agents and clients at the forefront has added to the brokerage's longevity
Broker Spotlight: Ivan Chorney, Ivan & Mike Team, Compass
This week, the spotlight shines on Ivan Chorney, a Miami broker specializing in luxury real estate developments
by Christy Murdock Feb 9
How the 5 love languages can transform your work life
Help individuals identify their specific love language, and then work to develop an office culture that helps effectively nurture each other and builds on each other’s strengths and love languages
by Carl Medford Feb 9
CA Christie's affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships
The luxury brand's billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of Aaron Kirman