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Perchwell completes ‘next-gen’ conversion for Alabama MLS
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (257+ words) The full transition of Baldwin MLS’s legacy system to the Perchwell platform marks a new milestone for the company as it looks to expand to new markets. A real estate tech company has completed its first full conversion of an…...
PLACE appoints mortgage leader; Offerpad’s board expands
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (608+ words) Chad Smith is now CEO of Envoy Mortgage at PLACE. Plus, Benjamin Graboske joins Offerpad’s board; Blackstone’s global head of real estate departs. Editor's note: As an industry with millions of agents and over 100,000 brokerage companies, new leaders rise to…...
Will data centers impact housing? The picture is still fuzzy
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (512+ words) There are many strong opinions about the proliferation of data centers, but so far, the impact on the residential real estate market appears to be minimal. America seems to have become engrossed in conversations about data centers this year, with…...
Warburg transitions to CIRE; Raleigh team joins Compass
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (461+ words) After rebranding from Coldwell Banker Warburg to Warburg at Compass in July, the firm is now operating as Christie’s International Real Estate in NYC. Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here…...
AI-modified listing photos blur line between enhancement, deception
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (387+ words) As advancements in artificial intelligence continue moving forward, a growing number of real estate professionals are using AI tools to touch up home listings. But in some cases, the alterations are becoming so significant — a non-existent fireplace here, completely different…...
M&As at Atlas VMS, HomeVestors; Opendoor Home Loans moves forward
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (856+ words) Atlas acquired CloseClear.ai, while HomeVestors bought BlueSquIDX. Plus, Opendoor lending division ends beta period; Agent Buddi expands safety lineup; more. Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies are constantly…...
Domino effect likely as MLS pre-marketing holdout shifts course
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (772+ words) Northwest MLS’s new “First Look” listing option toes the line between offering pre-marketing flexibility and preserving the transparency state law requires. When Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) unveiled a new listing status last week, the Washington state-based MLS said it…...
Industry ‘needs to stand up’ on real estate agent safety
1+ week, 1+ day ago (651+ words) Agents are often alone when they meet with new clients — and “a lot can happen in five minutes,” warned Niall Phelan, founder of Agent Buddi. For more than two decades, the National Association of Realtors has recognized September as Realtor…...
Realty ONE firms merge; REMAX adds 46-year family indie
1+ week, 1+ day ago (892+ words) Two Realty ONE Pennsylvania firms unite. Plus, Montana, Tennessee brokerages join REMAX; Compass, eXp add teams; Crye-Leike wealth program hits milestone; more. Editor's note: The brokerage business is a busy one, with frequent moves, mergers and milestones. Here we highlight…...
In the listing wars, consumers are a proxy for the real customer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (460+ words) Compass and NWMLS framed their recent settlement as “pro-consumer,” but neither serves buyers and sellers — they serve agents, who were the big winners. Thinking big about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective. Industry Decoded features industry experts who…...