Second Century Ventures has announced eight companies for the 2026 REACH Commercial Scale-Up program—the eight cohort dedicated to scaling solutions for commercial real estate, according to a release.   The companies selected for the 2026 REACH Commercial program represent a diverse range of solutions, including: Store-level sales data and shopper analytics Energy management and utility cost…

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Few real estate markets are as competitive as New York City, and sellers have no shortage of options when it comes to choosing an agent. To come out on top, agents must prove their value from the start, making it immediately clear what unique skills, connections and experience they bring to the table. This isn’t…

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Above, from left, John Finn, Jackie Louh, Doug Smith, Rob Cleapor and Chris Lim Today’s successful brokers know there’s more than one way to grow a business, from mergers and acquisitions to recruiting top teams to growing organically from within. In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, being held Sept. 30-Oct. 2…

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Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026, a 19% decrease in dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in number of properties from the previous 12-month period, according to the National Association of Realtors®’s (NAR) 2026 International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate report,…

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How good is powerful transaction management software if agents do not use it, brokers lack the insight and oversight they need and no one answers the phone when something goes wrong? And what happens if the company is sold to another firm you would not choose? Asking the right questions can reveal far more than…

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Above, from left, Creig Northrop, Eric Elfman, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Chip Murphy and Emmett Laffey While most believe the real estate agent exodus is ultimately a good thing for the industry, what does it mean for brokers when it comes to recruiting and retention strategies? In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, being…

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With inventory remaining tight and many homeowners reluctant to give up their low mortgage rates, finding new listings isn’t as simple as it once was. This ongoing “lock-in effect” has left many real estate agents competing for a smaller pool of active listings. For continuous business growth, it pays to pair MLS access with other…

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When the market is hot, residential real estate can still be a cold business. Perhaps even more so when rain enters the picture. There are all kinds of things you can do to make a home look its best as a seller agent, and all kinds of good features to point out to buyer clients.…

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The trending real estate buying habits of the super rich have ushered a new term into our vernacular: “Landmaxxing.”  Coldwell Banker’s new term for the frequency of affluent buyers scooping up neighboring larger properties and homes to maximize privacy, preserve views and create multigenerational living opportunities, landmaxxing is listed as the number one trend right…

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The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) provided the second quarterly update on its new strategic plan, as the organization has promised more transparency and a holistic turnaround after facing years of backlash in the wake of the commission lawsuits. In a statement, NAR CEO Nykia Wright, who took the reins with a mandate to make…

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