Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180 million in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting....
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$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams
HomeQuest Realty has returned to Keller Williams after seven years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9 million in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group....
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Ex-CEO accused of embezzlement sues association ahead of trial
Michael Mercurio, the former CEO of the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors and San Diego MLS, alleges wrongful termination as a separate suit against him is set to go to trial in October....
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Leading San Diego luxury agent Eric Iantorno aligns with Compass
Iantorno is a top luxury agent in San Diego, with more than $1 billion in sales over a 20-year career. Compass's office exclusives, among other tools, were a big draw, he told Inman exclusively....
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Fintech startup Upfront announces health benefits offering
Care by Upfront is a nationwide health benefits program that can be white-labeled by brokerages on behalf of their agents....
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Real estate’s beautiful minds wanted: Nominate an Innovator
Now more than ever, real estate needs inspirational innovators like you. Nominations for the 28th annual Inman Innovator Awards are still live, but not for long! You've got until May 16 to get your name in the hat for a chance to be known as one of the industry's top innovators....
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10 ways for new agents to grab market share this spring
You don’t need 10 years in the business to make an impact this spring, coach Darryl Davis writes. You need 10 moves — done with consistency, creativity and a willingness to learn as you go....
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Aggravated agents? The problem isn’t the market (it’s you)
Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community....
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How a summer job in the ’70s launched my real estate career
Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company....
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Lesson Learned: Real estate is about playing the long game
Find out what Connecticut Realtor Libby McKinney-Tritschler has learned during her two-decade career and what advice she'd offer new agents just starting out....
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