The retention strategy most brokers overlook — and it doesn’t cost what you think
Agent retention has very little to do with commission splits. Brokers want to believe it’s about money, and yes, money […]
Real Estate
Chicago agents caught in middle as MRED-Zillow dispute hits listings
Chicago-area agents and brokers were thrust into the middle of the escalating fight between MRED and Zillow on Wednesday, as
Newrez to borrowers: Let ChatGPT answer your mortgage questions
Newrez launches Rezi Mortgage Assistant, a custom ChatGPT tool trained on its own underwriting guidelines, letting borrowers research mortgage options
HUD targets construction costs as inventory gap persists
HUD has published recommendations urging state and local governments to reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction. But independent analyses from
NAR is presiding over a real estate free-for-all where there are no rules
As Inman reported, Google’s home search experiment is back. At least three MLSs are feeding listings into the pilot through
Home sale cancellations dip as buyer, seller negotiations improve
Redfin reported contract cancellations declined 0.1 percent in April to 47,000 — the lowest level since September 2024. Contract cancellations
Is the Bay Area Boom real or just smoke and mirrors?
You may have seen a few news reports over the past few weeks about the San Francisco real estate market,
5 questions to ask 55+ buyers that most real estate agents skip
The 55+ buyer is making a different kind of purchase, prioritizing planning for a future they aren’t yet experiencing. Seniors
How to compete in a private listing world (without losing your footing)
Private listings aren’t new. But they’re showing up differently now, and they’re showing up more often in client conversations. A
Redfin’s inside man reveals what’s really coming soon
What’s really happening behind the scenes at Redfin, Rocket and the growing battle over private listings? In this episode of