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Tami Pardee on scaling her agency with a Hollywood playbook

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On the latest episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Tami Pardee, founder of Pardee Properties in Venice, California. Pardee leads a boutique brokerage that’s redefining high-touch service and high-performance operations in the real estate world. Drawing from her roots in the entertainment industry, Pardee reveals how she reimagined the traditional […]

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Judge rejects bid to block NYC broker fee reform

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A federal judge on Tuesday refused to block a landmark New York City law that will shift responsibility for paying broker fees from renters to landlords — clearing the way for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act to take effect on Wednesday. U.S. District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams denied a request by the

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How to navigate a successful brokerage acquisition

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In the wake of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement, RealTrends Consulting co-founder Steve Murray predicted a new wave of industry consolidation.  “Almost any time in history the U.S. federal government gets involved in this kind of litigation against a whole industry and imposes draconian changes to that industry, it causes

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RARE, a Canadian brokerage featured on reality TV, enters the US market

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Canadian-based RARE Real Estate has launched operations in South Florida, marking its official entry into the U.S. market. The move is part of a broader expansion strategy by the fast-growing brokerage, which gained recent attention through its feature on the Amazon reality series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” RARE’s entry into the U.S. market is led by

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Century 21 expands with affiliation on Oregon coast

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Century 21 Real Estate has added Shorepine Properties in Pacific City, Oregon, to its network — strengthening the brand’s presence in the state’s Central Coast region. Broker/owner Becky Kirkendall has led Shorepine Properties since purchasing the full-service brokerage in 2017. A former hospitality manager, Kirkendall transitioned into real estate after moving to Pacific City in

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Why 3,700 top teams call Keller Williams home

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While the nation’s top real estate teams are found at a variety of brokerages, one brand dominated the 2025 RealTrends Verified Rankings. With more than 3,700 teams in this year’s RealTrends rankings, Keller Williams leads all other firms by a wide margin.  Leaders of top teams at Keller Williams believe there are good reasons for

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Goby Homes launches property transaction platform, founder honored by NAR

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Real estate technology startup Goby Homes has launched a new platform aimed at increasing transparency, security and communication in residential real estate transactions, the company announced during the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings. That announcement coincided with the National Association of Realtors naming Goby Homes founder Terrence Nickelson its 2025 iOi Innovator of the Year. Nickelson

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Coldwell Banker Premier enters Florida market through merger

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Coldwell Banker Premier has expanded into Florida through a merger with Coldwell Banker Envision Real Estate, marking the firm’s first office in the state. The company will now offer its full suite of services — including listing programs, marketing tools, and property and association management — to agents and clients. “We have been impressed with

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Robert Reffkin touts Compass’s AI platform, agent advocacy efforts

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Details regarding Compass‘s soon-to-be-released artificial intelligence (AI) platform were shared by CEO Robert Reffkin during a company retreat this week. “We continue to invest over $100 million in technology every year, building more and more tools that can help you stand out and run a better business,” Reffkin told the audience. “And in this amazing

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Hall Willkie steps down as president of Brown Harris Stevens

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Brown Harris Stevens will soon be without its longtime president, Hall Willkie.  On Monday, the real estate firm announced that Willkie will be stepping down as New York City brokerage president, effective July 1. But Willkie’s journey with the firm is not over as he will serve as a full-time consultant. His consulting contract is

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