Can We Talk About HomeServices for a Minute?
April 8, 2018
I know, I know. We have talked a ton about Redfin and Realogy and Keller Williams in these pages the past couple of months. It’s
Articles filed under Brokers & Agents
Musings on the Parker Principles, Part 1: Principle 7 – Open Data
April 2, 2018
As many of you know, I was privileged to be at Inman Disconnect this year. This was a different kind of event than ever before
Method to the Madness: Thoughts on the Redfin 2017 Earnings Call
March 16, 2018
One of my recurring dreams is that some kind of IPO fever sweeps real estate, and dozens of brokerages go public. I want to see
Realogy Enters the Schneider Era: Thoughts from the 2017 Earnings Call
March 11, 2018
One of the biggest changes in the industry as we entered 2018 was a changing of the guard atop the largest real estate company in
The Keller Williams Vision Speech: Followup and Further Thoughts
February 27, 2018
Yesterday’s post on the keynote Vision speech by Josh Team and Gary Keller at this year’s Family Reunion generated… ah… let’s call it “a bit
On Leadership in the Real Estate Industry: ASOIAF Edition
February 15, 2018
I’ve been asked by the good folks at Inman to give some thought to the question of leadership as part of their efforts to revolutionize
[FREB] On Culture: Show Me the Money!!!!
February 7, 2018
Over at Inman, Bernice Ross pens a column refuting the idea that traditional brokerages are dying a slow death. It’s worth reading in full because
Book Review: Disruptors, Discounters, and Doubters
January 20, 2018
I know Joe Rand, the Chief Creative Officer and Managing Partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty. I think he’s one of the smartest
Redfin to Overtake Realtor.com by 2020?
November 29, 2017
I’ve been extraordinarily busy due to a bunch of deadlines for a couple of projects. That isn’t an excuse, or an apology, but a setup
