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NAR pocket listing debate continues with PLS lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by a California pocket listing service alleges NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy stifles competition.

In an about-face, Zillow is hiring real estate agents

Seattle-based Zillow says it will open a residential real estate brokerage and hire agent employees starting in 2021.

Coldwell Banker announces national partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Highlighting the value of home, Coldwell Banker recently launched a new program to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its programs.

RESAAS and QuestCap to sell FDA-approved COVID-19 antibody tests to Realtors

Two companies have partnered to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to Realtors in North America.

Staging on steroids: How agents and brokerages deliver concierge design services

When you combine coronavirus with the fact that most buyers are looking for move-in-ready units, it becomes clear that agents need to help sellers get their homes ready for the market.

Curbing their enthusiasm? Not so much.

Remote closings are becoming commonplace for law firms like Cook & James.

Atlanta Home Builders Association releases its list of Obie winners

The association’s gala event features the top homebuilders of 2019

Harry Norman Realtors among top five large companies in QE Awards

The results were determined by an independent survey of past customers, examining every closed transaction for the calendar year.

Pocket listing rule approved by NAR

While the association has moved to institute new rules around what to do about off-MLS listings, there are some who say it restricts trade and others who feel it doesn’t go far enough to force brokers to share listing data.

6 financial strategies for a more prosperous 2020

As independent contractors, most real estate professionals don’t have the typical structures in place to help them set up their businesses properly, scale to meet rising demand or get ready for retirement. But some brokerages are trying to get

Amid rate cut, housing’s contribution to GDP remains strong

The Fed cuts interest rates while a Commerce Department report notes recent economic growth was driven in part by the real estate sector.

Weichert Realtors – The Collective adds to its relocation services

Weichert Realtors – The Collective has brought on Lindsey Sanders, naming her senior sales associate and global relocation director. Sanders has more than 15 years of experience in real estate and previously worked at Beacham & Company, Realtors in Atlanta.

Dorsey Alston Realtors names Carson Matthews new senior vice president and managing broker

Dorsey Alston Realtors announced that Carson Matthews will be a senior vice president and managing broker. As an addition to the executive team, Matthews will be working with president and CEO Michael Rogers, senior vice president and managing broker Rip Sartain, and senior

Harry Norman Realtors acquires Matt Hester & Associates

Harry Norman Realtors has joined forces with 11-agent Matt Hester & Associates to extend its services in East Cobb, as reported by Atlanta Business Chronicle.   In 2017, Matt Hester & Associates secured over 100 transactions for a gross sales volume of approximately

Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes the Frye Team

Atlanta Fine Home Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes the Frye Team to its North Atlanta Office. With multi-million dollar expertise and award-winning experience, the Fyre Team has been recognized for their work dedicated to the Alpharetta, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek

ShowingTime adds Maria Burud to senior management team

ShowingTime has added Maria Burud to its senior management team as senior vice president of sales.  Burud has 20 years of experience in professional services and technology, and was formerly with Placeware, Inc., a Silicon Valley startup, and Infinium Software. “Maria

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