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WATCH: Why is the relationship between brokers and the MLS so fragile?

Where’s the disconnect, and what does it take to bridge that gap? Listen in as moderator Denee Evans, CMLS, and Sam DeBord, Coldwell Banker Danforth, explain the issues between brokers and the MLS. Source: click here

Brokerage adds CPR training after hero agent resuscitates man

Florida real estate agent Laura Calhoun was freshening up a property when an emergency forced her to put her life-saving skills to use. Calhoun, who works at Inlet Beach’s Hilary & Reverie, was freshening up the flower beds at one of her listings when she decided to introduce herself to a neighbor next door. They […]

Airbnb acquires HotelTonight, last-minute booking app

Airbnb is acquiring the online hotel booking platform HotelTonight Inc. in a move to diversify its service offerings. The rental-by-owner company announced the acquisition Thursday, saying in a statement that HotelTonight will help further Airbnb’s mission to “create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.” HotelTonight was founded in 2010 and offers deals on unsold […]

Bankrate successor to pay $28M in fines for fraud scheme

Baton Holdings, the successor company to financial services and marketing company Bankrate, has agreed to pay $28 million in fines to resolve a government investigation into accounting and a securities fraud scheme carried out by former executives. In settlement documents with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bankrate admitted former executives engaged in a scheme […]

Keller Williams slashes nearly 11K agents in ‘ghost’ purge

Keller Williams company-wide purge of “ghost agents” immediately dropped the franchisor’s agent count by nearly 11,000, according to company earnings. Source: click here

The number of homeowners with negative equity rises

The number of homeowners sitting on negative equity has grown for the first time in four years, according to new data from CoreLogic released Thursday. Nationwide, 35,000 more homeowners now owe more for their mortgages than their homes are worth — an unexpected figure given that the numbers have been falling since 2015. In total, […]

Competition from Zillow, AI is the biggest fear among brokers: NAR

Real estate brokerages anticipate big challenges to come from evolving technology and “nontraditional market participants,” according to a new NAR survey. Source: click here

9 negotiation roadblocks that can stall your deal

Invariably, in high-stress and high-emotion situations like buying and selling real estate, there are often points where things can become stalled, and everyone needs a time out. Here are nine situations in which negotiations can easily get put on pause. Source: click here

5 ways to maintain high energy in real estate

Real estate is a marathon, not a sprint. Top agents must spend countless years building their business. Maintaining those high levels of energy is crucial in persevering the roller coaster ride of real estate. Here are five steps I recommend to maintaining high energy throughout your career.  Source: click here

Matterport raises $48M to expand service offerings

Imaging company Matterport has raised $48 million in a new round of funding, which it plans to spend beefing up its service offerings. The cash — which came from a group of existing investors including Lux Capital, DCM and Qualcomm Ventures — will go toward expanding Matterport‘s subscription services that convert 2D images into interactive three […]

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