Purplebricks launches in the Sunshine State with 2 locations Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:06:45 Purplebricks is bringing its flat-fee model to the Sunshine State. The U.K.-founded real estate brokerage — which charges sellers a $3,600 fee per listing — officially launched Tuesday in Orlando and Tampa, as the company celebrates one year of operating in the United States. read more»
Home price growth slows to 6% in July Tue, 25 Sep 2018 8:46:40 S&P Dow Jones Indices Managing Editor and Chairman of the Index Committee David M. Blitzer says the slowdown can be seen across the country, as sales of single-family homes have dwindled. read more»
MoxiWorks blasts Compass for agent productivity claims Tue, 25 Sep 2018 8:27:20 MoxiWorks, an open real estate tech platform funded by two of the top three regional brands in the country, took a jab at Compass, claiming its agents report a 16 percent decline in productivity when they move to the national brokerage. read more»
Realogy is launching its own iBuyer service Tue, 25 Sep 2018 8:00:50 The quick-cash home sale program will launch in the Atlanta and Greater Dallas markets by October and in Tampa by the end of the year.
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Keller Williams agent killed by husband in murder-suicide Tue, 25 Sep 2018 6:41:10 A Florida real estate agent with a local Keller Williams franchise was shot and killed by her husband, a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy, who then shot himself in their Land O' Lakes home on Sept. 24. read more»
Luxury buyers swoon over these 5 amenities Tue, 25 Sep 2018 2:00:08 Today’s luxury buyer is looking for new technology mixed in with some upgraded features. Here are five amenities high-end buyers will pay top dollar for. read more»
11 ways to get your listing the most exposure possible Tue, 25 Sep 2018 0:28:36 To reach a high level of sales, you must always present your listings in a manner that enhances the home’s appeal and decreases its time on the market. Here are some actions you can take to deliver excellence and increase exposure for your listing. read more»
9 hacks to instantly improve your listing’s curb appeal Tue, 25 Sep 2018 0:02:19 A buyer's first response to a prospective new home is based solely on its curb appeal. Here are the top curb appeal issues that listing agents should take care of before buyers even have a chance to reject the home. read more»
Are your clients over you? 5 tips for getting back on track Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:00:08 We've all been smacked with the crude awareness that a transaction that started all warm and fuzzy has suddenly turned very sour. How do you deal when things go south with your clients? Find out here. read more»
Home price appreciation is slowing around the country Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:03:41 Home price appreciation is growing at its slowest rate since August 2014, according to Redfin’s latest market report. U.S. home prices grew 4.7 percent in August year-over-year, and home sales fell 2.4 percent over the same time frame. read more»
Survey: What should agents do to stay safe on the job? Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:46:58 Agents frequently find themselves in situations where they have to be aware of their surroundings and vigilant about possible threats to their safety. Let us know your thoughts on workplace safety in the industry. read more»
Property crime is down nationwide: FBI Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:03:47 Homeowners can breathe a small sigh of relief: property crime is on the decline, according to a report released by the FBI on Monday. read more»
Is Compass really a tech company? Mon, 24 Sep 2018 9:59:58 Opinions aside, the latest numbers allow us to compare Compass to its peers and really answer dual questions: Is Compass doing anything novel in the industry, and is it really a technology company? read more»
