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…
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…
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…
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…
A relisted property can carry several negative connotations, i.e., that it’s the second try of a listing that failed the first time, or that the seller is trying to game the days on market by canceling then relisting. But is this stereotype one that survives contact with reality? A 2025 study published in the Journal…
The easing of some housing regulations outlined in the recently passed 21st Century Road to Housing Act, combined with an effort to build new homes on the nation’s lot of empty building lots, could result in a meaningful improvement to the housing shortage, new research shows. According to a new study by Zillow, with the…
Above, from left, F. Duffy Hanna, Larry Flick V, Reneé Gonzalez, Jes Fields and Willie Miranda From mortgage to title, leading brokerages continue to expand revenue opportunities by ramping up core-service offerings–but getting agents to adopt a full-service mentality can be a challenge. In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange, being held…
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The housing market has not exactly been a breeding ground for first-time homebuying in recent years, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any younger folks interested. Despite continued…
Want as many potential buyers as possible for a home with a pool? Shannon Murree, with REMAX Hallmark Chay Realty Brokerage in Barrie, Ontario, has some next-level advice. Schedule as many showings as possible on a scorching-hot day. And all the better if clients show up with kids, who can be very persuasive. “I generally…
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