Positive outlook clouded by the threat of impeachment
The Brexit deal, the trade negotiations with China and a new president of the European Central Bank are all good news. But the threat of impeachment is a wildcard....
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Agents need to ‘lean in’ to technology, but they’re not going extinct
OJO Labs founder and CEO John Berkowitz believes real estate agents will continue to play an important role in the industry for a very long time but also urged them Friday to "lean in" to technology because it's coming whether they like it or not....
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Home prices could ‘trade like corporate shares’ thanks to iBuying, tech disruptors
Disruption is radically changing the homebuying process, according to Utah MLS leader Brad Bjelke. Other leaders around the country now have to decide how they're going to respond....
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Inman 2019 Golden I Club winners announced
On Thursday, Inman honored the inaugural class of inductees into the Inman Golden I Club. The class was announced with fanfare live at Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills....
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Here’s what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the U.S....
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Compass CEO: No plans for IPO in next 18 months
Robert Reffkin told The Real Deal that Compass doesn't plan to go public in the next 18 months, and a Compass spokesperson said WeWork's failed IPO won't impact the company's plans....
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‘Blue-lining’ could be the new redlining, Fed branch warns
Nineteen papers published by the San Francisco Federal Reserve issued many warnings about the threat that climate change poses to the real estate market — as well as potential countermeasures....
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Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse is now on Airbnb for $60 a night
In honor of the iconic doll's 60th anniversary, the company is giving one person and three guests a chance to stay in the real-life Dreamhouse. Some of Barbie's "most accomplished and entrepreneurial pals" will also stop by the villa during the stay....
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T3 Sixty ‘Danger’ report emerges as latest hitch in NAR lawsuit
NAR commissioned the report for the trade group's Strategic Thinking Advisory Committee. Among the top 10 dangers noted were "commissions spiral downward."...
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How to turn real estate rookies into sales superstars
As a real estate team grows, the broker’s responsibilities and work requirements grow along with it. Finding the right person for the job, teaching the right skills and leading by example all matter to a new agent’s future success. ...
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