Real Estate News

Sotheby’s International Realty’s Two Biggest Franchises are Now Company-Owned

Sotheby’s acquired ONE and TTR, its two largest franchises by sales volume, for a $12.56 billion expansion.

September 10, 2026

Agent Marketing

Want Better Real Estate Content? Document the Work.

Contractors and chefs are building massive audiences by filming their work. Here’s how real estate agents can use the same strategy.

September 5, 2026

Agent Strategy

FBI Negotiator Shares 3 Real Estate Scripts for Today’s Most Common Objections

Former FBI negotiator Chris Voss shares real estate scripts for handling commission objections, hesitant buyers and prospects who ghost.

September 2, 2026

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Agent Marketing

Steal These 45 Hooks for Your Next Hyperlocal Video

Get 45 hyperlocal video hooks from Alyssa Curnutt to create more engaging real estate content for your local audience.

September 2, 2026

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Housing Market

The Top 10 Metros for New Construction in 2026

Charleston tops Realtor.com’s 2026 new-construction ranking with new homes listing 12.2% below resale. Here’s the full top 10 and the content play for your market.

September 1, 2026

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Agent Marketing

How This Agent’s Hyperlocal Instagram Strategy Increased His Business 20%

A 60-year-old Georgetown agent built nearly 40,000 Instagram followers by sharing neighborhood history. Here’s how agents can find their own hyperlocal niche.

August 31, 2026

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Agent Strategy

The Biggest Mistake Team Leaders Make When Building an Org Chart

Team leaders often create positions around the people already working for them. Coach Dave Richards explains why the better approach is to design the future business first, then determine who can help build it.

August 31, 2026

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Real Estate News

Brokers Say Real Estate Has a Professionalism Problem

Veteran brokers say real estate has a professionalism problem, according to a recent survey. Here’s what consumers are seeing and how good agents can prove their value.

August 31, 2026

Agent Marketing

4 AI Mistakes That Are Killing Real Estate Agents’ Brands

Brad McCallum breaks down four AI mistakes hurting real estate agents’ brands, and how to use AI without losing trust, authority or your voice.

August 29, 2026

Agent Strategy

Introducing the Porch Swing Podcast

Porch Swing Podcast launches with Tom Ferry sharing lessons on mindset, ambition, and where AI is taking real estate agents.

August 12, 2026

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Agent Marketing

BAM Podcast Lineup: Five Real Estate Shows Every Agent Should Watch

Never miss what matters in real estate. BAM’s Monday-Friday podcast lineup covers market news, sales, marketing, AI, and industry insights.

July 27, 2026

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Real Estate News

House Subcommittee Summons Compass, MRED CEOs Over Partnership

The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust sent letters to Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and MRED CEO Rebecca Jensen, summoning them for a briefing on their companies’ partnership.

July 23, 2026

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Sotheby’s International Realty’s Two Biggest Franchises are Now Company-Owned

FBI Negotiator Shares 3 Real Estate Scripts for Today’s Most Common Objections

The Top 10 Metros for New Construction in 2026

The Biggest Mistake Team Leaders Make When Building an Org Chart

Brokers Say Real Estate Has a Professionalism Problem

4 AI Mistakes That Are Killing Real Estate Agents’ Brands

Introducing the Porch Swing Podcast

BAM Podcast Lineup: Five Real Estate Shows Every Agent Should Watch

House Subcommittee Summons Compass, MRED CEOs Over Partnership

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