There is a lot of noise in the real estate industry right now. Clear Cooperation. Private listings. Lawsuits. And now a growing push toward exclusive “Coming Soon” and preview platforms. Let me be clear about where HomeSmart stands. Until shown otherwise, we believe listings should be broadly accessible, not restricted to any one platform or…
The recent press release for a 20-member team leaving one national brokerage to align with another was fairly boilerplate; the kind of update that is quickly reabsorbed into the churn of a news cycle. But sometimes there is a story within the story. Sandra Rathe, leader of The Sandra Rathe Team, took RISMedia behind the…
Lofty announced the launch of Homeowner Agent, a new AI operating system that aims to help agents monitor leads within an existing database, understand selling intent and automatically nurture their clients with personalized market and property insights. The goal is to eliminate guesswork to ensure agents stay top of mind with their database. Designed for…
Above, Tony Delgado JPAR Brokerage announced the appointment of Tony Delgado as the new president. Delgado will continue to serve as the company’s responsible broker and will oversee all aspects of JPAR’s Texas operations. “For the past number of years, Tony has been at the center of the work that matters most to our agents—support,…
In a rebound from February’s downcast numbers, a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 3 showed the U.S. economy gaining 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate sliding slightly to 4.3%. Job gains occurred in healthcare, construction and in transportation and warehousing. Federal government employment continued to decline. Average wages were…
Above, L-R: Sandy Karpen, Dan Porter, Nate Martinez, Melissa Dierks, Jamie Wong and Greg Remmers. REMAX Fine Properties has announced a strategic merger with REMAX Solutions. The expanded Arizona-based brokerage will now include more than 400 agents operating across 10 office locations statewide, with projected annual sales production beyond 3 billion, per the company. “This…
Real estate people love to extol the limitless potential of a career in the business. Michele Harrington’s story makes the hype a reality. While Harrington’s path from U.S. Marine to CEO of Southern California’s iconic FirstTeam Real Estate was anything but predictable, there was one constant that fueled her momentum every step of the way:…
The National Association of Realtors® announces a new expertise-driven application process for its 2027 governance committees. The updated process is designed to better align member expertise with committee responsibilities and strengthen governance by helping ensure members are matched to roles based on experience. The 2027 committee application process begins with a new Expertise Profile, which…
Beacon has announced the launch of Beacon Inbox, a new feature that automatically captures showing activity and buyer feedback, and delivers it to seller reports in real time. The feature integrates with ShowingTime+, a Zillow Group brand, and Aligned Showings, allowing agents to consolidate showing confirmations, cancellations and feedback without manual entry. According to the…
Above, Frank Napoli Frank Napoli of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties and owner of The Napoli Group has closed the sale of Penthouse 4206 at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas for $10.1 million, setting a new record for the highest sale in the building’s history. The transaction currently stands as the largest high-rise sale in Las…
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