As CEO and co-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, the No. 1 REMAX team in the world*, I’m often asked what it takes to build a high-performing real estate business. Many people think the answer is simple: close more transactions. Production certainly matters, and high-performing agents should be proud of the…
Shouldn’t a digital transaction management system work just as well for brokers as it does for agents? Agents need a platform that makes forms, signatures and documents easier to manage. Brokers need visibility, consistency and a clearer way to track what is happening across the business. The right transaction management platform should deliver both without…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in real estate. Nearly every conversation about the future of our industry includes automation, predictive analytics and digital transformation. As someone who spends every day focused on operations, technology and growth, I find that exciting. But I also believe we’re asking the wrong question.…
Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Rivolta International Realty as its exclusive member for Rome and the entire Lazio region. Rivolta International Realty brings more than seven decades of experience, local knowledge and a dedicated approach to representing Rome and the Lazio region’s properties, according to a release. “It is a privilege to…
The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while business owners, investors and executives…
There’s a reason most everyone in real estate has their eyes peeled on how the mortgage rate moves every week. Even a slight rise can short-circuit some buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.71% in early September, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. A separate daily measure…
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Zillow® and Realtor.com® have announced that Preview℠ listings are now live on both sites. No special login or brokerage relationship required, the same early access is available for every buyer on both platforms starting today. The collaboration was originally announced in May, set to bring pre-market homes to buyers across the two of the most-visited…
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on how agents earn recommendations and referrals from AI. Read part one here. When a prospective buyer asks someone they trust who is the best real estate agent to help them transact, you want your name to be the first one mentioned. What happens when…
U.S. housing starts dipped in August, though single-family construction was up, while building permits and completions both declined, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development in its latest report on residential construction. Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate…
REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) built the RLS (Residential Listing Service) opt-out for a reason. Some sellers have a legitimate need for privacy: a high-profile divorce, an estate sale, a public figure who cannot have their address splashed across a consumer portal. The “participants only” status lets those sellers still benefit from cooperation…
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