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Michele Harrington: A Rebel’s Guide to Success

Maria Patterson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:12:08 +0000

Real estate people love to extol the limitless potential of a career in the business. Michele Harrington’s story makes the hype a reality. While Harrington’s path from U.S. Marine to CEO of Southern California’s iconic FirstTeam Real Estate was anything but predictable, there was one constant that fueled her momentum every step of the way:…

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Strategic Painting Upgrades to Boost a Seller Home’s Value

Claudia Larsen — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:54:29 +0000

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…

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Brown Harris Stevens CEO on the Value of Transparency and Resilience in Real Estate

Claudia Larsen — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:14 +0000

“Standing on business” is a very Gen-Z internet term, but it has an age-old meaning. To stand on business is to stand by your morals, not cave your opinions to the whims of others and the trends. It’s a respectable trait, and one Bess Freedman—CEO of Brown Harris Stevens—emulates. As an icon of the industry,…

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JPAR Real Estate Appoints Jonathan Hodges Vice President and Market Leader for Houston

Beth McGuire — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:48:13 +0000

Above, Jonathan Hodges JPAR Real Estate (JPAR) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hodges as vice president and market leader for Houston, Texas. Hodges brings more than two decades of real estate leadership experience, with a track record of building, scaling and leading high-performing brokerage operations, the company says. In his new role, he will…

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‘You’re Seeing an Industry That Maybe Didn’t Adapt Quickly Enough:’ Offerpad CEO Talks Algorithms, Evolution

Claudia Larsen — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:24:17 +0000

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…

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Repping Renters: How Playing the Long Game Can Prove Profitable

Michael Catarevas — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:56:10 +0000

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…

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The Egregious Takedown of Real Estate Transparency

Devin Meenan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:31:26 +0000

An open letter directed to MLS providers by Compass, Redfin and Rocket Mortgage was made public last week. It represents a new low in disingenuous behavior. In it, they make an argument for “seller choice” in permitting sellers and their agents to withhold listings from MLSs so they can be introduced in “private listing” networks…

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3 Ways Agents Can Build Trust in the First Conversation

Clarissa Garza — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:42:48 +0000

In today’s market, trust is often the deciding factor in whether a client chooses to move forward with an agent or keep looking. And that trust is usually built, or lost, in the very first conversation. While experience and production matter, how agents show up in those early interactions can make all the difference. First…

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5 Ways to Bring On and Bring Out the Best Professionals to Your Brokerage in an Era of Change

Devin Meenan — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:57:14 +0000

Change in the real estate industry is everywhere and increasing in speed. We have heard for decades that these changes will replace the professionals in real estate transactions. The truth is, there are only two constants in real estate; change will continue happening no matter how hard you try to stop it and real estate…

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Kamini Lane on Bringing Agent-Tuned, ‘Customer-Obsessed’ Leadership to Coldwell Banker Realty

Paige Brown — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:58:53 +0000

Kamini Lane has been a leader at some of the largest real estate brokerages in the industry, and her career journey has currently culminated with an as-of-now three-year stint as president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty. In 2025, she restructured Coldwell Banker’s executive leadership team to prioritize leadership from real estate professionals working in…

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