Like most every residential real estate agent these days, Suzy Minken understands the absolute necessity of impressing potential homebuyers during the initial meet and greet, working to have them sign with her for representation. But like many others in the industry, she puts her market knowledge front and center—a report filled with data, local trends,…
Above: Seated, left to right: Tammy Blocker, Director of Agent Services; Shawn Thomas, Director of Operations Standing: Taylor Matley, Director of Marketing; Yvette Kugalmann, Northshore Office Coordinator, Tom Bookhardt, Managing Broker/CEO; Debbie M. Long, Associate Broker, Director of Northshore Division. Not pictured: Gayle Jenkins, COO, Managing Broker Tom Bookhardt Managing Broker/CEO United Real Estate |…
Above, Leo Pareja In early April, eXp Realty unveiled its Co-Sponsor Program, for the first time in company history, allowing new agents and advisors joining eXp to select both a “Primary Sponsor” and a “Co-Sponsor,” unlocking access to two leaders instead of one. According to the company, the initiative amplifies leadership support, accelerates onboarding success…
In a report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 6, CoStar Group said it is making changes to its board of directors, adding Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser, with hedge fund investors D.E. Shaw and Third Point in support. Former board chair Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta…
When the wildfires that consumed so much of Southern California raged for weeks on end earlier this year, the whole world watched with dismay. All across America, homeowners were thankful it wasn’t happening locally, but also likely wondered about the aftermath once the fires were extinguished. Could what happened there happen where they were? What…
Mortgage. Appraisal. Market. Agent. Millage. Acre. Those are the kinds of M and A words normally associated with residential real estate. Not M&A as in Mergers and Acquisitions. But the latter has more and more become industry news lately, in addition to frequent consolidations as well, with smaller firms joining national brands in order to…
People don’t normally DIY it when a lawyer, electrician or other professional is needed. But some homeowners think selling their properties with no agent will save gobs of money on commissions. Almost always they come to regret it, settling on a price that could have been better, not to mention spending way more time on…
Editor’s Note: The Playbook is a monthly RISMedia segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Check in on the third Thursday of every month for another addition to the series.…
As had been widely speculated, the Fed on March 19 decided to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.50%, its second consecutive meeting of keeping interest rates unchanged. Uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the effect of President Trump’s tariffs policy were likely reasons for the non-action. The central bank kept rates steady in…
Most people enjoy talking about what they do for a living, the ins and outs, how they go about it, the highs, the lows. But few will be told by a listener in another line of work that they want to try it themselves. Not many with established careers seriously contemplate pivoting to become an…
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