How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages
Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience
Broker Spotlight: Gaetano Marra, BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes
Learn how this broker-owner is setting a new standard for fun, with an eye on bringing his brand of brokerage to the rest of the state
by Christy Murdock May 8
Fred Peters leaves eponymous firm for Brown Harris Stevens
The Warburg Realty founder had been at his firm, which he sold to Coldwell Banker in 2021, for more than 30 years. Kevelyn Guzman took over leadership at the firm in 2024
Compass grew virtually every metric that matters in Q1
Despite a slower housing market, the brokerage's revenue grew 28.7% year over year in Q1 while transactions rose 27.8%
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Illinois bill seeks to make Clear Cooperation into law
If passed, HB 3452 would require brokerages to market properties for sale on public platforms within 1 day of entering into an agreement with a seller, unless the seller signed an opt-out form
The Real Brokerage adds agents, trims losses in 'sluggish' Q1 market
The cloud-based brokerage lifted agent count 11% between the end of December and March, according to quarterly earnings data released Thursday. Real now boasts over 27,000 agents
by Taylor Anderson May 8
LPT Holdings launches luxury firm Aperture Global Real Estate
Robert Palmer, Michael Valdes and Mercedes Saewitz are leading the firm, which is launching with about 100 agents across the US, Toronto, London, Lisbon and Sint Maarten
Place's Vija Williams takes on coaching position with Cheplak Live
Place Head of Industry Vija Williams has joined Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners
by Marian McPherson May 7
Barbara Corcoran lists Manhattan penthouse for $12M
Corcoran is letting go of her dream penthouse of 10 years, which boasts stunning Central Park views, because she and husband Bill Higgins need a one-story apartment as they grow older
Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers
2 months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor's financial and operations teams
by Marian McPherson May 7
10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring
Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does
by Annette DeCicco May 7
What's changed most in real estate over the past 5 years: Pulse
From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, we asked you: What are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years? Here's what you said
by Inman May 7
In a post-settlement world, let's get rid of procuring cause
Opinion
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it's time for NAR to get rid of the 'participation trophy' of procuring cause
by Spencer Krull May 7
Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles
Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and its subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group, and will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities
by Marian McPherson May 6
EXp reports a dip in homes sold, agent count in Q1
The company reported having 81,904 agents at the end of Q1 amid an ongoing slide in headcount. It also reported its agents sold 2% fewer homes in the quarter compared to Q1 2024
by Taylor Anderson May 6
$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams
HomeQuest Realty returns to Keller Williams after 7 years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9M in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group
by Marian McPherson May 6