Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents....
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Zillow CEO Rich Barton: ‘This crisis feels a lot different’
Rich Barton discussed what he calls 'the great re-shuffling' Tuesday at Inman Connect Now....
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Brad Inman: ‘This is our digital spring’
In his opening address at Inman Connect Now, Brad Inman acknowledged the turmoil of recent months and called on real estate professionals to exercise empathy....
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Realty One Group branches out with new luxury brand
"Over the last year or two, we've been seeing increased demand for luxury listings," says founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew....
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Another pocket listing network sues NAR, alleges MLS conspiracy
Suit alleges Clear Cooperation Policy is part of a plan to eliminate PLS as a "competitive threat." Trade groups say policy is "not discriminatory."...
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Home prices were still soaring in April amid pandemic’s peak
April home values rose by 5.4 percent year-over-year and 1.4 percent from the previous month, according to the latest data from CoreLogic....
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Vacation rental giant Vacasa announces $108M funding round
The firm also indicated its industry appears to be recovering from the lows of the coronavirus pandemic....
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Want to keep your online profiles on point? Here are 5 tips
What people see when they Google you matters, especially when it comes to old and outdated profiles. Controlling your online presence is tricky, but doable. Just have a little patience, and follow these five tips....
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Should you change brokerages during the pandemic?
It's a great time to think about making a change, but to make a meaningless change would be a terrible mistake. Agents need to look before they leap, and they should start by looking inward at their business and themselves. Here are a few steps to take before making a decision. ...
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Making sense of the headlines: How long will interest rates stay low?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner revisits the topic of mortgage rates and shares his forecast for the rest of the year and 2021....
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