Ty Warner’s Four Seasons Hotel NY reopens as city’s priciest stay
The 52-story hotel at 57 East 57th Street had been shuttered during the pandemic, with the property temporarily repurposed to house first responders, only to later have its staff furloughed. However, the reason for its extended closure remains undisclosed, though reports suggest ongoing disputes...
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NAR settlement, 3-way agreement, Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers....
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Rebuilding your real estate business systems for a fresh start
While a systems reset might seem like a big undertaking, coach Darryl Davis writes, it’s also one of the most empowering moves you can make....
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5 key steps for getting 5-star raving reviews on your service
If you want a positive review, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford, you need to earn it by far surpassing clients' expectations and communicating with them about the review process....
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How resilient agents embrace change and thrive in uncertainty
It’s not about avoiding challenges, Ojo's Chris Heller writes. It’s about embracing them as opportunities to grow, improve and lead....
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Zillow Pres Susan Daimler steps down, Jun Choo becomes COO
Daimler had been president of the mega-portal since early 2021. She previously held the roles of senior vice president and GM at Zillow....
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EXp suffers setback in bid for ‘sweetheart’ commission deal
A judge has denied the brokerage's request for a stay in the Gibson case, saying a tactic the company is accused of using to settle a different suit involves a "collusive element."...
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US credit ratings could soon be another worry for mortgage rates
Rating agencies are keeping a close eye on whether politicians in the nation's polarized Capitol will rise to challenges including the rising national debt, looming debt ceiling and inflation....
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Commissions held steady in 60 days after Aug. 17 deadline: Study
Commissions haven't changed much since the NAR settlement terms went into effect, but early signs show where things may be heading, dueling surveys by AccountTECH and Inman Intel show....
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Portals and disruptors are eyeing the future of mortgage markets
The companies that can afford to, including Zillow, are aggressively growing MLO headcount in order to capture future market share, Mike DelPrete writes....
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