Luke Johnson

Cranbrook Realtors

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33687 Woodward Birmingham, mi 48009

Real Estate News

Sotheby’s International Realty heads to Qatar

Sotheby's International Realty is expanding its Middle East footprint with a new brokerage in Qatar, owned by Alfardan Group, a lifestyle conglomerate with jewelry, hospitality and automotive divisions. ...Read More

1990s portal Realhub says it will relaunch with millions of global listings

Realhub claims on its website that it will have 7 million homes listed from 22 countries at the time of the relaunch....Read More

Lesson Learned: You do you, regardless of what people say

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, co-founder of RETV and Small Town Agents and Hanover, Pennsylvania, agent Colin Cameron. ...Read More

No agent, no problem? Redefy launches DIY flat-fee listing platform

For $379, sellers can get listings with 10 photos in the MLS, Zillow and realtor.com as well as a yard sign, contracts, addendums and disclosures — all without an agent....Read More

Builder confidence dips slightly but remains solid in June: NAHB

Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes fell two points to 64 in June, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Home Builders....Read More

Luxury California brokerage Willis Allen launches new tech platform

The platform, dubbed WAREhouse, is designed to increase the productivity of the independent brokerage's more than 150 agents....Read More

What professionals make the best recruits (and how to find them)

While most people vacation during the summertime, right now is the best time of year to recruit some of the most dependable and profitable agents you can hire. Who are those people? Find out here. ...Read More

How market share is creating competitive superpowers in real estate

Explosive growth is on the horizon for the brokerage — or group of brokerages — that cracks the market-share code first....Read More

5 local ways to compete with big tech

No matter what digital tools you use, you’re probably not keeping up with the big-boy-backed tech. But there are some things that we “smaller guys” on the ground can do that these major players can’t. It’s time to focus on community building. Here’s how to get started. ...Read More

Use artificial intelligence to improve your lead conversion rate

Today’s real estate agents face enormous obstacles to maintain a consistent revenue stream — market dynamics and growing competition from other agents and digital alternatives are a constant threat. RAP Success Systems (RAPSS) simplifies and reduces the agent’s workload....Read More