Empowering Part-Time Agents: Training & Support
Brokerages can boost success by providing accessible training for part-time agents. Improve skills & morale for better client service and business growth through proper support and resources.
CoStar vs. Zillow: Copyright Infringement Dispute Escalates
CoStar accuses Zillow of continuing to use copyrighted images despite a lawsuit. The dispute involves thousands of watermarked photos allegedly used without permission on Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Zillow & Redfin: Rental Listings Antitrust Suit?
Zillow and Redfin face a lawsuit over their rental listings partnership, accused of anticompetitive practices and raising prices for property managers and renters. FTC also filed claim.
Zillow vs. Compass & CoStar: Legal Disputes over Listings & Copyright
Zillow faces legal challenges from Compass regarding listing restrictions and CoStar over copyright infringement. Disputes involve Anywhere acquisition, Reffkin deposition, and photo usage. Copyright claims also by CoStar.
Rocket’s Expansion: Acquires Mr. Cooper & Redfin, Dominates Mortgage Market
Rocket expands its mortgage dominance by acquiring Mr. Cooper and Redfin. This move strengthens its market share and offers new opportunities for customer acquisition and homeownership access.
UK Housing Market: Budget Impact & Future Trends
UK housing market sees pre-budget hesitancy due to tax speculation, affecting sales above £500k. Mortgage rates stabilize, yet 2025 forecast downgraded. Supply increase impacts prices.
Nosalek Case: MLS PIN Settlement Approved
MLS PIN secures final approval for Nosalek settlement, resolving commission claims after 5 years. The case, alongside Sitzer/Burnett & Moehrl, prompts policy changes & DOJ scrutiny. Settlement: $3.95M.
AI Limitations & Team Productivity: Balancing Tech and Human Talent
AI tools lack emotional intelligence. Teams must balance tech with human support & training. Over-reliance on AI & lead generation without agent development leads to failure. Focus: functional excellence & talent.
AI & Tech Innovations in Real Estate: RE/MAX & Lofty
AI is transforming real estate! Lofty's AI Marketer automates social media. RE/MAX integrates AI for efficiency. New tech offers appraisal-grade insights, enhancing clarity for agents and clients.
Real Estate Pricing & Lead Generation Strategies
Strategies for real estate agents: pricing adjustments using the 10-10-0 rule, weekly 'Evaluation Preview,' managing price changes, and effective lead generation. Focus on value.
Housing Market Recovery: 2026 Home Sales Forecast
Home sales are expected to rise by 9.2% in 2026, driven by modest renovations and easing mortgage rates. Affordability remains a key factor, with significant regional disparities. Real estate agents face a challenging market.
Compass to Acquire Anywhere: Real Estate Market Shake-Up
Compass is set to acquire Anywhere in an all-stock deal, potentially reshaping the real estate landscape with combined reach and private listing strategies. Total worth around $10 billion.
Kim Koraca Joins MoxiWorks: Proptech Expansion
Kim Koraca, ex-eZmax CMO, joins MoxiWorks to spearhead expansion. Her marketing expertise will boost the company's growth, alongside recent leadership appointments. MoxiWorks focuses on AI-driven real estate marketing.
Real Estate Roundup: New Teams & Expansions
Real estate firms like Compass, eXp Realty, Brown Harris Stevens, and Corcoran expand with new teams and offices. Tika Group joins Compass; Impact Team moves to eXp. Corcoran expands to Germany.
UK Housing Market Crisis: Chain Failures & Reforms
Santander report reveals 23% experience property chain failures, causing financial & emotional stress. Calls for government reforms to fix the UK's broken housing market & protect consumers.
AI in Mortgage Lending: Opportunities and Risks
AI offers faster, cheaper mortgages, potentially benefiting neglected families. However, it risks perpetuating bias. Federal guardrails are crucial for fairness and inclusivity in AI-driven lending.
Realtor Resignation & Tech Updates in Real Estate
Broker Mark Sivek resigns over social media comments. Florida Realtors launches Sabal Indication e-signature tool. HAR.com expands with commercial listings. Real estate news roundup.