Broker News

BREAKING: Redfin is Leaving The National Association of Realtors

By Joanna England / October 2, 2023 /

In a letter from Redfin’s leadership team this morning, the budget online brokerage announced that it will leave the National Association of Realtors. The letter, which went out to brokers and agents this morning before being posted on the brokerage’s “From Our CEO” page, said that Redfin’s departure is due largely to NAR’s rules that…

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MetroTex Membership Systems Back Online After Vendor Issues

By Joanna England / September 8, 2023 /

More than two weeks ago, David Morgan’s son, Alec, first tried to gain access to the MetroTex Association of Realtors MLS systems. Alec, a newly licensed appraiser, wanted his own membership account under Morgan-Mckinney Real Estate Group. The only problem was that the MetroTex vendor that manages membership was the victim of a cyberattack. Cyberattacks,…

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JPAR Partners With AI-Powered Insurance Company to Bring Convenience to Home Buyers

By Candy's Dirt / April 7, 2023 /

JPAR – Real Estate, Texas’ leading full-service, 100 percent commission brokerage and franchise platform, is excited to announce its partnership with digital insurance broker Bubble Insurance Solutions, which makes it easy for JPAR customers to insure their homes, autos, families, and everything under their roof. Bubble is a technology and AI-powered company designed to help home buyers…

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“Bulldog” Concho Minick Joins Douglas Elliman Realty as Executive Manager of Sales

By Candy Evans / January 24, 2023 /

Douglas Elliman Realty has snagged a Texas-born leader with strong regional experience and an Ivy League resume to boot. Last week, the New York City-based broker announced that Concho Minick has joined the Elliman team as Executive Manager of Sales for Dallas-Fort Worth.  Minick was formerly the CEO and Principal Director of DFW-based Christie’s International Real…

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Compass Real Estate Lays Off More Staff, Seeks to Sublease New York HQ

By Candy Evans / January 7, 2023 /

In its quest to have positive cash flow later this year and stem massive losses, Compass Real Estate announced on Friday a third round of corporate layoffs and seeks to sublease part of its global headquarters at 90 Fifth Avenue in New York City. The real estate giant, which has approximately 800 agents in Dallas-Fort…

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