The recent press release for a 20-member team leaving one national brokerage to align with another was fairly boilerplate; the kind of update that is quickly reabsorbed into the churn of a news cycle. But sometimes there is a story within the story. Sandra Rathe, leader of The Sandra Rathe Team, took RISMedia behind the…
In a rebound from February’s downcast numbers, a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 3 showed the U.S. economy gaining 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate sliding slightly to 4.3%. Job gains occurred in healthcare, construction and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment continued to decline. Average wages were…
As homeowners across the country seek impactful ways to boost their property’s market value, LIME Painting notes that targeted painting upgrades can significantly enhance curb appeal and resale potential. Industry research shows that professional paint projects are among the most effective home improvements for sellers and value-focused owners alike. Here are some LIME recommendations for…
The parent company of Fathom Realty, the tech-focused, full-service brokerage under its corporate umbrella, yesterday reported 25% revenue growth for the full year 2025 to $420.5 million, driven by 15% transaction growth, but missed Q4 2025 earnings expectations. The company reported a $6.7 million loss in Q4 and a full-year 2025 net loss of $20.3…
It’s been about 10 years since Brian Bair launched the iBuyer Offerpad, and three years since it went public. But like with so many other companies these days, suddenly AI has arrived to change how they do business in many ways, and to his way of thinking, there’s no staying static. It’s either get ahead…
If there’s one declaration most new real estate agents don’t want to hear after spending a lot of time with a homebuyer client it could very well be the following: “We’ve decided to rent.” On one hand, there goes a hefty commission. But on the other hand, while agents logically prefer sales, they can often…
With home prices still elevated in much of the country, condos have become more realistic for buyers determined to exit the rental train. For most agents, the ability to educate such clients about how they can start building equity immediately by going the condo route is more important than ever. Here are several important pros…
In another tense back and forth between CoStar Group and an activist investor, hedge fund The D.E. Shaw Group criticized what it called the company’s latest “attempt to evade accountability for longstanding and ongoing underperformance of Homes.com.” The new dispute comes about a month after D.E. Stevens first demanded that CoStar abandon its residential business.…
Above: Marta Grace. Marta Grace Broker/Owner United | Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri www.UnitedRealEstateKansasCity.com Region served: Greater Kansas City Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 3 Number of agents: 350 Key to continued growth and success: It comes down to retention. Recruiting is its own art, but so is keeping the agents you…
Above: Greg and Tiffany Bachman The Real Brokerage recently announced that Bachman Realty Group (BRG), led by wife and husband Tiffany and Greg Bachman, has joined forces with the company. The team brings 65 agents, further strengthening Real’s growing presence across the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metros. The team was founded seven years ago, and…
Some homeowners think selling their properties with no agent will save gobs of money on commissions. Almost always they come to regret it, settling on a price that could have been better, not to mention spending way more time on the process than they envisioned Read more.
