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An upstart, low-fee Colorado brokerage that is trying to blow up the way agents get paid has announced it'll support traditional commissions — even as it also offers incentives for buyers to ditch their agents altogether.

The startup is now offering a more prominent $1,000 credit for buyers who choose to purchase one of the homes Opendoor has for sale, whether they do so directly on their own or by using one of Opendoor's "partner agents."

CertifID, a company providing security and authentication software, just raised its customer guarantee to cover up to $1 million in losses.

The key to working with international clients is understanding the cultures of their home countries. Getting it right pleases your clients and can open a floodgate of referrals.

The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.”

The trade group warned that as teams become more ubiquitous, they will attract the attention of regulators. Already, 24 states have laws in place regarding real estate teams, NAR said.

The industry's top agents descended on Los Angeles this week from all corners of the globe to network, make new connections and hear advice on how to take their business to the next level.

A Houston mansion with nine bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space is now the country's most expensive foreclosed property, clocking in at $9.75 million.

Now that Eric Blankenstein's old blog post has come to light, the CFPB has asked an independent group to investigate its top enforcement director.

Held on the rooftop of the beautiful Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Luxury Connect's attendees mingled, networked and relaxed together on Wednesday night after a day of learning, exclusive activities and inspiration. Sponsored by Sotheby's International Realty, it was a wonderful evening to cap a great day.

Existing-home sales dropped 3.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted 5.15 million units in September, according to the latest National Association of Realtors report.

Existing-home sales dropped 3.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted 5.15 million units in September, according to the latest National Association of Realtors report.

The week's top real estate industry stories, a recap of Luxury Connect, and practical advice to use this weekend.