Back in growth mode, Better is hiring again but still in the red in Q1
The lender boosted mortgage volume 25 percent from Q4 but suffered a $51 million loss, according to Q1 earnings data on Tuesday. CEO Vishal Garg said Better's future "lies in Uberizing the loan officer."...
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Woodward Realty Group merges with Corcoran Baer & McIntosh
With the merger, 26 agents will join Corcoran Baer & McIntosh, bringing the combined firms' agent count to 130 across seven offices in parts of New York and New Jersey....
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Last call: Nominations for the Innovator Awards close Friday
Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate success and innovation. Submit nominations in 13 categories by Friday before winners are announced this August....
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How are you preparing for upcoming industry changes? Pulse
With settlement approvals and impending rule changes, we're wondering, what steps are you taking (if any) to get ready? ...
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5 real estate marketing campaigns that don’t cost a thing
Gaining traction in your market isn’t solely based on budget, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Prioritize creativity, authenticity, strategic thinking and these free marketing ideas....
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A missed opportunity at NAR midyear
On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members....
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Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR's deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent "substantial benefits" for sellers....
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Finaya acquires Nexme in bid to create a homebuyer ‘super app’
The mobile solution merges home shopping with mortgage, insurance, title search and escrow management to offer a comprehensive home transaction experience, among other features....
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Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts....
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NAR seeks innovative real estate startups for 6th annual Pitch Battle
NAR announced the annual competition on Monday with an appeal for applications from startups seeking an opportunity to pitch themselves to investors, real estate pros and tech enthusiasts....
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