Kristen Ankerbrandt, formerly a principal at The Carlyle Group, has been named chief financial officer at Compass, ending an eight-month search.

A recent crackdown by the Arizona Department of Real Estate has caused two online companies to pull out of the state, raising questions for others in the industry.

Compass hired away four of the top executives – and two co-founders – from the apartment search and review startup VeryApt, to bring their tech development team to more than 150 employees and bring the company closer to its ultimate goal of building a comprehensive end-to-end real estate platfor.. read more »

No matter how hard real estate agents might attempt to dodge transaction issues, Murphy's law sometimes wins — and it’s still the agent’s responsibility to make sure the transaction closes, regardless of what precipitated the problem.

By implementing these fool-proof commercial real estate tactics, you’ll set the stage for lasting and lucrative client relationships for years to come.

Real estate agents who work through the holidays can get an edge on their competition and score a major sale.

In this Monday column, Christy Murdock Edgar asks agents across the nation to share the lessons they've learned during their time in the industry. This week, Manhattan’s Jake Kerrigan.

One of the benefits of being a real estate agent is the freedom that this business gives you. There’s no time clock to punch or strict hours to abide by. You have the freedom to work whenever and wherever you choose.

How does your brokerage plan to succeed? Are you proactively planning your growth? Real Estate Webmasters partners with top brokerages across North America, and time and time again, we've seen five success factors that matter the most.

Marketing a luxury ski property requires more than stunning interior shots. Because buyers come to ski towns from across the globe, they're not just looking for a gorgeous home — they're looking for a vibrant, encompassing experience. By taking a savvy approach to your listing, you can attract buy.. read more »

To truly stand out among the competition and grab buyers’ attention, agents sometimes have to get creative and offer something extra. Here are some of the most catching buyer incentives we’ve seen.

The announcement came just a week after the GLVAR board said it would end the ability for members to automatically send listings to third-party portals.

For first-time homebuyers, buying a home is both stressful and a reason to celebrate. If you like joining in on the celebration and giving a nice housewarming gift, we've got ideas for you.

Homesnap Pro+ is a new product from the search app to help agents establish and manage Google My Business Profiles.

The research firms tracked a few key apartments in major cities — within prime, upscale neighborhoods — and looked at price-per-square-meter to determine the rankings.

Magicplan, a floor plan and 3D tour creation app, is perfect for real estate agents, designers and contractors — and it's very affordable.

Under the deal, Realty One Group's 11,000 real estate professionals across 35 states will gain access to HomeKeepr in early December, through an integration with the real estate brand's tech platform zONE.