Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors

The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name.

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‘We can be 200K agents worldwide’: Nick Bailey casts bold vision for RE/MAX’s 50th

RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger and CEO Nick Bailey cemented the Denver-based franchisor's 2023 R4 conference with personal keynotes reflecting on RE/MAX's past and hopes for its future.

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Here are the top regrets for US homesellers: Zillow survey

Eighty-four percent of recent first-time homesellers over the past two years believe they could have sold their homes for a higher price if they had made better decisions.

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Rising mortgage rates a headwind for spring homebuying season

After three straight weeks of declines in mortgage applications, demand for purchase loans remains at the lowest level since 1995 for the second week in a row.

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The time a typical homeowner stays in one place just got a little shorter

Migratory waves over the past three years due to the pandemic have caused homeownership tenure to decline modestly, but an uptick is expected thanks to a rise in mortgage rates, Redfin data shows.

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Keller Williams welcomes back another multimillion-dollar team

After a nine-month stint with Real, the Orlando-based Ken Pozek Group has returned to Keller Williams. The 21-agent team closed $322 million in sales in 2021 and 2022.

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UWM posts $62M Q4 loss but keeps title of America’s biggest lender

CEO Mat Ishbia says aggressive "Game On" pricing is still in place, but acknowledges wholesaler is seeking to boost profit margins in 2023.

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Blame it on the ‘volatile housing market’: Your Q4 2022 earnings roundup

As companies report their Q4 and full-year earnings, industry-watchers read the tea leaves for indications of what’s working now — and what’s likely to happen next.

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Combine social listening with your CRM to upgrade your marketing

Tech tools, such as social listening and customer relationship management software, allow agents to use data in real time to make informed decisions about both marketing and sales of properties.

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How bad is it? A value-cost analysis of top marketing tools and tactics

When it comes to effectively marketing one's personal brand, there are a number tools and tactics that might cost time, money, energy or repeat business, and therefore, it's imperative to parse through what's worth the investment and what's not.

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11 FREE tools for stunning social media graphics on a budget

Whether you're looking to quickly make easy graphics or informative and engaging content, these free tools offer a wide range of features to help you elevate your social media presence.  

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From manager to president — growth and leadership lessons

It's not enough to maintain the status quo, Douglas Elliman's Peter Hannis Hernandez writes. Making your mark as a leader involves a growth mindset and a focus on the bottom line.

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Proptech has reached an inflection point. So, like, what happens now?

Disruptive sales models, lead aggregators and search products have transformed proptech into a true marketplace while freeing venture capitalists up to become more than mere power brokers.

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‘Go big or go home’: Opendoor’s high-stakes bid to disrupt real estate

With billions saved — and lost — Opendoor is living by the creed "go big or go home." Yet even after a dreary Q4, the iBuyer persists, which may be the biggest takeaway, Mike DelPrete writes exclusively for Intel.

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Is anyone ever ‘right’? The perils of predicting housing markets in 2023

Real estate decision-makers gathered in Palm Springs to plot the future of the industry at Inman Disconnect. It's a tall task, several leaders proclaimed, including Vanessa Bergmark of Red Oak.

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Where are you cutting back your marketing spend? Pulse

If you're trimming the fat in your budget, we want to know: Where are you cutting back on your marketing spend?

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The no-nonsense guide to bootstrapping a real estate business

Think DIY is just for newbies to the real estate industry? Find out how you can bootstrap aspects of your business at any point — and how to decide which skills you bring to the table.

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Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says

CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a "more profitable" method of growing the business.

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Rocket posts its first loss since going public, and it’s a doozy

Rocket reported a $493 million fourth-quarter net loss even after slashing expenses by $202 million from the third quarter as revenue fell 81 percent from a year ago to $481 million. Rocket executives say they're focused on growing the company's share of the purchase loan market through partnerships with agents.

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EXp cites ‘volatile housing market’ for double-digit sales decline in Q4

EXp World Holdings' revenue increased 13 percent to $933 million in Q4 2022 as closed transaction sides and volume fell by 13 percent and 16 percent, respectively, according to an earnings call Tuesday afternoon.

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