Real Estate News NAR will have to fight commission battles on two frontsThe National Association of Realtors' bid to transfer the smaller of two bombshell commission lawsuits in order to consolidated them has failed, likely making the 1.3 million-member trade group's legal fight costlier....Read MoreWATCH: Creative ways to grow your businessIn a conversation at ICLV, top agents Danny Phee and Angela Evennett shared their best tips for getting new business, from social media videos to specialized referral programs....Read MoreSmart recruiting vs ‘headcount’ recruitingThe pressure to hire real estate salespeople to build a productive office has always been the mandate of every brokerage firm....Read MoreZavvie announces major partners for iBuyer comparison platformReal estate tech startup zavvie announced that its proprietary iBuyer comparison tool Offer Optimizer is coming to six new brokerages. ...Read MoreAmerica’s most expensive listing sells at foreclosure auctionA large plot of land that was once considered the most expensive listing in America just sold at foreclosure auction for a mere $100,000....Read MoreEntire Philadelphia indie brokerage joins CompassVery Real Estate is a boutique independent brokerage that specializes in representing buyers....Read MoreDouglas Elliman agent deceived seller in dual agency deal: LawsuitA newly amended lawsuit alleges Douglas Elliman's Florida operation failed to supervise its agents, one of whom is accused of committing forgery and fraud....Read MoreExisting-home sales climb in JulyExisting-home sales in July were up 2.5 percent over June and 0.6 percent year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors....Read MorePink emoji house that caused neighborhood furor up for saleThe Manhattan Beach bright pink emoji house that caused a major neighborhood fight is now on the market for $1.749 million....Read MoreBuyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know firstAs the adage goes, buyers don’t know what they don’t know. Welcome to construction 101. Here are 10 next-level truths you should tell any buyer clients who are thinking about building new. ...Read More
