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Jordan Cohen is as ‘blue collar’ as they come, but beloved by LA’s elite

Apr 17, 2024

The six-time No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide may deal with some of the loftiest stars, but he stays grounded in his work ethic and rarely deviates from a uniform of jeans and tennis shoes.

Homebuyers emboldened in wake of $418M NAR settlement: Intel poll

Apr 17, 2024

Clients think their agents bring a ton of value, and they're willing to pay for it, according to a survey of 3,000 employed U.S. residents conducted by Intel and Dig Insights. But many consumers embrace the idea of negotiating a lower commission — and perhaps exploring new models.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about commissions? Pulse

Apr 17, 2024

As commission lawsuits and subsequent settlements have unfolded, they've set the stage for misunderstanding, misinformation and many, many mistakes.

How accessible is your business for people with disabilities?

Apr 17, 2024

Don't let your office, your team or your website be a barrier to someone with disabilities, Rachael Hite writes. Accessible design benefits everyone.

10 things to do to stay relevant as a real estate agent in 2024

Apr 17, 2024

No matter what's going on in the industry at large, everyone has the opportunity to get better, faster and stronger at what they do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here are 10 easy things to focus on now.

Zillow launches ‘Home Just Got Real’ ad campaign

Apr 16, 2024

Just in time for spring homebuying, portal powerhouse Zillow has released a new ad campaign aimed at celebrating the persistence of millennial and Gen-Z homebuyers amid market headwinds. The ad series, "Home Just Got Real," includes two 30-second and one 15-second videos that highlight the reasons people buy — a place for their child to grow up or a home big enough for their furry friends — and the lengths they go to achieve their dreams.

Big Tech loses its appetite for office space, adding to landlord woes

Apr 16, 2024

Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and Google are offloading office space and letting leases expire.

Homeseller sentiment is lukewarm as spring homebuying ramps up

Apr 16, 2024

Elevated mortgage rates and home prices have made sellers leery about listing this spring. As a result, 50 percent of homesellers said they'll be aligning their sales with a late-year rate drop.

Sun Belt property managers merge as Bryten Real Estate Partners

Apr 16, 2024

Phoenix-based MEB Management Services and St. Petersburg, Florida-based Weller Management announced their merger on Monday.

What agents do post-settlement will define Real Estate 3.0

Apr 16, 2024

Two major real estate market transformations defined the past 50 years, writes CEO Patrick Kilner. Are we ready for whatever comes next?

Big Tech loses its appetite for office space, adding to landlords woes

Apr 16, 2024

Tech firms such as Meta, Amazon, Salesforce and Google are offloading office space and letting leases expire.

Lesson Learned: Find and follow great role models

Apr 16, 2024

Find out how top producer Juan Carlos Barreneche leveraged great advice to build out a team and create his own training community.