Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish
U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren't keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes sitting unsold far longer than usual....
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NAR warns agents of growing ‘Pig Butchering’ cryptocurrency scam
Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny....
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The power of control: 8 ways to dominate in a challenging market
There are plenty of factors you can't control in the broader economy, Amy Corr writes, but there are ways to implement more control and consistency in your business....
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Need support as a solo agent? Here’s how to get it
No team? No problem! You don't have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes....
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Your circle prospecting plan is outdated. Here’s how to fix it
Stop chasing leads and start creating memorable outreach in person and online with helpful circle prospecting strategies from broker and lead gen specialist Josh Ries....
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Solid Earth lands on BeachesMLS partnership
BeachesMLS has hired software company Solid Earth to provide an enhanced, agent-facing interface to its front-end productivity experience....
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NAR president: DOJ thinks Realtors ‘make too much money’
At NAR's midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was "cautiously optimistic" about improving the trade group's relationship with the antitrust enforcer....
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Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty
Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75 percent this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather....
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Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman
Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a three-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team....
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Opendoor hit with Nasdaq notice, skids closer to delisting zone
Opendoor's stock has spent months in precarious territory and now, the warning siren is blaring. The company has received a notice from Nasdaq after its share price fell below $1 for 30 consecutive business days, triggering compliance concerns, according to a recent SEC filing....
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