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NWMLS opts out of NAR deal in bid to continue commission offers

May 30, 2024

Northwest MLS says banning compensation in the MLS restricts consumer choice and transparency. Plaintiffs' attorney Michael Ketchmark says "the fox is guarding the chicken house."

More delistings show buyers may have reached their limit on price

May 30, 2024

Sky-high numbers of delistings and price corrections may mean that buyers have finally had their fill of homes that are priced too high, according to Mike DelPrete.

Dominate documentation this summer with these 4 hot tips

May 30, 2024

Want to cover yourself and your clients while preventing miscommunication? Careful organization and documentation, Rachael Hite writes, can save your summer.

3 pillars of creating a sustainable and rewarding real estate business

May 30, 2024

You apply discipline to starting and growing your business, but how do you apply that same discipline to making it sustainable? Broker Pam Blair offers guidance for making your real estate business more meaningful and satisfying.

Mortgage rates are bouncing back, and homebuyers don’t like it

May 29, 2024

As rates on conventional mortgages head back above 7 percent, homebuyer demand for purchase loans is wilting, with applications dropping for a third week in a row last week, according to an MBA survey.

Adam Neumann drops bid to buy back WeWork

May 29, 2024

Neumann told "The New York Times" DealBook that he will end his bid to reacquire the bankrupt coworking firm he founded.

Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions

May 29, 2024

The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees.

Judge dismisses eXp Realty, Glenn Sanford from sexual assault suit

May 29, 2024

A judge dismissed eXp Realty and founder Glenn Sanford from a sexual assault lawsuit that claimed both entities ignored the alleged actions of two star agents — David Golden and Michael Bjorkman — for financial gain.

Graceland fraudster goes public: ‘I am the one who creates trouble’

May 29, 2024

Without revealing his identity, the "ring leader" of an identity fraud operation that recently tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The New York Times, saying his network preys on gullible Americans.

Fathom Holdings names real estate veteran Jon Gwin as COO

May 29, 2024

Gwin, who previously held executive positions at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo, is credited with helping to develop some of the first compliance management systems in the mortgage industry.

EXTENDED! Last 48 hours for Golden I Award nominations

May 29, 2024

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your professional achievements and elevate your legacy in luxury real estate.

How to run your real estate business with a CEO mindset

May 29, 2024

Stop immersing yourself in the day-to-day of your business. CEO Sean Frank shows you how to take on a high-level perspective and run your business like an executive.