Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month....
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Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached....
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Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat
During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI....
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DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action....
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What’s your elevator pitch to ‘I found it on Zillow’ buyers? Pulse
Some buyers believe they know everything about pricing and processes because of the time they've spent online. How do you sell them on your value?...
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Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel
Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes....
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25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs
You are your business's most important asset. Don't you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now....
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10 unexpected places to find your next top producer
The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity....
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5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025
Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes....
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Rocket will pay off $4B in Mr. Cooper debt after acquisition
Although Rocket's plans to acquire Mr. Cooper and Redfin are structured as all-stock deals, assuming their debts will leave Rocket more highly leveraged, Fitch analysts said of possible debt rating downgrade. ...
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