The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.
Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit
The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.
On a Swedish Lakeside, Four Cubes Add Up to One House
When a couple found their dream property on rocky hill without much flat ground, they decided to build four smaller structures rather than one big one.
How 2 Gen Z entrepreneurs are streamlining inefficient permits
Coach Melanie Klein looks at how these two young California business owners are simplifying the convoluted process of pre-construction permitting.
Stop the spam: 5 recruiting tactics that need to end
Bad recruiting doesn’t just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares five tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead).
The importance of using a 5-pronged tenant screening process
Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes.
In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring
You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business.
Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale
A sprawling waterfront estate in Naples, Florida, has shattered records with its $225 million sale, making it the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the second-priciest in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Patrick Carroll evades prosecution with mental health counseling
The multifamily investor has agreed to undergo mental health counseling and, in doing so, will not be prosecuted on felony charges by the LA County District Attorney's Office, according to a pretrial hearing last week.
Chris Choi has been named Chief Financial Officer at MoxiWorks
Software company MoxiWorks has bolstered its C-suite with the hiring of Chris Choi as Chief Financial Officer. Choi was working on an interim basis prior to being formally named to the position.
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley.
Majority of agents field multiple recruitment calls every year: Poll
Nearly 85 percent of agents who responded to a recent Intel Index survey said they field multiple inquiries each year, with 16 percent of those saying the calls are coming as frequently as once a week.
Fewer consumers think it’s a good time to buy — or sell: Inman-Dig poll
Rapid fluctuations in tariff policies by the Trump administration have the economy and the stock market in a volatile state, which is weighing heavily on consumers, findings from the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey, conducted in April, show.
Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability
A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents.
Lesson Learned: Relationships matter more than anything
Learn how luxury agent Miltiadis Kastanis connects high-net-worth individuals with premier Miami Beach properties.
Fair Housing Month is as crucial as ever — Zillow data shows why
By shining a light on these issues, Zillow aims to foster a more inclusive and equitable housing market for everyone.
Trending: Fewer humans, more messages and maybe a Reels app?
Jessi Healey explores the rise of virtual influencers, Meta’s shifting platforms and how real estate pros can keep showing up in a less human — but more connected — digital world.
Who Has to Get Rid of Radon: Me or My HOA?
It likely depends on your governing documents. But the homeowners’ association either has to solve the problem, or let you solve it.
Sell more, stress less, beat burnout: The mindful agent’s edge
You've earned a career that doesn't feel like daily crisis management, coach Aaron Hendon writes. Mindful agents stay poised, purposeful and powerful in every moment.
Cracks in NAR’s control begin to show: The Download
With platforms and portals pushing back against its policies, is the National Association of Realtors losing its grip on the industry?