Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:50:36 Echo Fine Properties took a homebuyer to arbitration this year, after learning the buyer purchased a property with another firm's agent in violation of their buyer broker agreement, and was awarded $24,000. read more»
Zillow, Compass make final push ahead of hearing decision Tue, 09 Dec 2025 0:53:49 Zillow and Compass have laid out their main arguments from a four-day injunction hearing last month. The judge will use these filings to decide the fate of Zillow's private listing policy during an antitrust suit. read more»
How boutique brokerages can thrive as big brands merge Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:51:38 Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation. read more»
Buyer’s agent commissions see rebound in wake of settlement Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:57:17 The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42 percent during the third quarter, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement about industry practice changes after the NAR settlement. read more»
Lessons from ‘Stranger Things’: Visibility in an Upside Down market Mon, 08 Dec 2025 9:55:57 Season 5 of "Stranger Things" delivers a surprising roadmap for today’s real estate market. As conditions flip and competition tightens, the show’s focus on identity, trust and hyperlocal expertise mirrors exactly what helps agents stay visible when everything else feels a little Upside Down. read more»
Finding power and purpose in brand evolution Mon, 08 Dec 2025 8:07:54 A rebrand isn’t about changing who you are but clarifying what you stand for. HomeSmart’s evolution shows how aligning identity, culture and purpose can strengthen relationships and create momentum for future growth. read more»
