Above, Thomas L. Reed As conversations around data ownership, access and interoperability continue to intensify, the role of MLSs is coming into sharper focus—a dialogue that will become more important as the industry shifts toward being more data-driven and technology-dependent. “Listing data isn’t just information sitting in a system,” says Thomas L. Reed, the broker-in-charge…
It’s Real Estate Agent 101 to highlight any or all positive attributes around a home for sale. After all, many buyers may be unfamiliar with the surrounding area, so showcasing things like parks, shopping areas, schools and more can only move the process forward. But what about things that most people may not want to…
In a major maneuver potentially solidifying its status within the real estate industry, the American Real Estate Association (ARA) has announced that Chris Lim, president and chief growth officer at REMAX, has joined its board of directors, as well as Andrew Dodge, a prominent investor and businessman. “This is a big moment for ARA, and…
The latest University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index showed that Americans are upbeat about the economy this month compared with May. The index, which evaluates the relative level of current and future economic conditions through a survey of approximately 500 consumers, recorded a reading of 49.5, compared with May’s 44.8. While the 10.5% month-over-month increase…
Above, from left, Rick Haase, Tara Brown, David Howell and Whitney LaCosta The dizzying pace and scale of industry consolidation has left some brokers eager to take advantage of the trend, and some concerned about the implications for their business—and the future of the industry. Real estate experts will weigh the pros and cons of…
The Summer selling season is here, which means it’s not just your sales figures that could heat up. As you go about your daily business during sunny, or worst case, scorching days, here are some simple tips for staying cool. Keep your car cool even when not in use If you spend your days hopping…
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Even with continued challenges in the housing market, 75% of Realtors® are “very certain” that they will remain active in real estate for at least two more years, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2026 Member Profile of its 1,438,569 current members. NAR’s report identified a resilient batch of members, who saw a…
Above, Jonathan L. Mechanic The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) announced that Jonathan L. Mechanic, chairman of law firm Fried Frank’s Real Estate Department, has been elected to serve as the next chair of REBNY. His election marks the first time in REBNY’s history that a practicing attorney will lead the organization. “Jonathan…
Above, from left: Howard ‘Hoby’ Hanna and John Featherston Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has seen significant growth and expansion over its nearly 70 years in business, even amid the intense consolidation currently taking place in the residential real estate industry. During the latest RISMedia Industry Briefing, RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston sat down…
When Nick Van Assche set out to grow Sea Glass Properties into a full-fledged franchise operation, he knew that vision without infrastructure was just a dream. As a partner at the Virgin Islands-based brokerage with 140-plus agents that has sold over $2.4B of resort/lifestyle/second-home real estate and an emerging franchisor with ambitious expansion plans, Van…
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