Hesitant buyers don’t always say they’re hesitant. They might say they’re “just browsing,” or they want to “see what happens with rates” or that they’re “waiting for the perfect home.” In today’s market—where affordability concerns, rate sensitivity and uncertainty still linger—agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right…
After 13 consecutive quarters of market share growth, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post) brought franchise business owners together in St. Louis for its 2026 brand conference, celebrating a milestone year while setting the stage for continued expansion. The annual gathering marked the culmination of a standout 2025 defined by sustained performance, strategic…
Above, George A. Barlow Jr. Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) announced the addition of George A. Barlow Jr. as chief growth officer, making a significant milestone in the company’s evolution as it transforms from fully organic to a more structured national expansion strategy. Since its founding in 2016, a release notes IVRE has grown to…
Kent Welch and Cory Stewart, co-owners of Kansas City, Kansas-based Weichert, Realtors®-Welch & Company, have earned the Franchisee Excellence Award from Franchise Business Review, a national honor recognizing franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a deep commitment to their communities. Selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by participating franchise brands, Welch and…
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. Being successful in your social media marketing is not just about frequent posting of good content, you have to balance the styles and types of content you are…
Robert Ott, founder and owner of Raintown Realty + JPAR Real Estate in Bellevue, Washington, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award by Franchise Business Review. The honor recognizes franchise owners who demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong performance and a measurable commitment to the people they serve. Each year, Franchise Business Review…
The headlines about the real estate industry are everywhere. Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate to create the largest real estate company by agent count. Zillow and Compass are locked in a Goliath-versus-Goliath legal battle over private listings. A wave of RESPA-related lawsuits alleges undisclosed referral kickbacks between real estate agents and mortgage companies. And then…
Stellar MLS has announced the official appointment of Shayne Fairley, a longtime leader within the organization, as Chief Executive Officer. For more than two decades, Fairley has been a driving force behind the growth and evolution of Stellar MLS. In July 2025, Stellar MLS announced Fairley would be the successor to the then CEO, Merri…
Above, from left, Mike Hickman, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, Richard Haggerty, Emmett Laffey and Steve Morris, RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame Success in real estate is often measured in quarterly growth and transaction volume, but a legacy is measured by the ability to build something that outlasts the market cycles. RISMedia’s 2026 Newsmakers Hall of Fame…
Forbes Global Properties has announced its San Diego and La Jolla, California-based network member, Willis Allen Real Estate has relocated its Rancho Santa Fe, California office to the Flecha House compound, a local historic landmark, in advance of the firm’s 75th year serving the Rancho Santa Fe community. “Since 1914, Willis Allen Real Estate has…
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