Real estate agents spend hours planning social posts—Instagram carousels, TikToks, Reels, etc.—but sometimes overlook one of the simplest ways to build visibility online: commenting. Intentional, authentic engagement in the comment section can do more for your reach and reputation than yet another meticulously planned post or yet another Canva graphic. Here’s why it matters, and…
In a statement released this morning, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) appeared to defer on the question of whether Zillow’s new ChatGPT app complies with MLS policies regarding use and display of data, as real estate continues to grapple with big questions around AI technology. “For enforcement, each MLS is individually responsible for conducting…
If you are smart enough to rely on experts to guide you through a process, then that means you are also smart enough to know when some so-called “experts” are faking it. Unfortunately, sometimes that wisdom doesn’t come until it’s too late. When you see smart people with money choose to do something, you assume…
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Housing professionals should expect modest growth in mortgage and home-buying activity and tempered optimism for 2026, according to projections released Sunday at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) annual conference in Las Vegas. The trade group is calling for loan origination volume to reach $2.2 trillion in 2026, up 10% over 2025’s anticipated $2 trillion. The…
One of the men at the center of sexual assault allegations that purportedly took place at eXp recruiting events is now alleging the company officially separated him not for the misconduct, but for unpaid dues. The company faces a high-stakes jury trial over the allegations next year. At an occasionally contentious hearing on Oct. 17,…
REsides has announced a partnership with technology firm Amplify Systems to launch a proprietary MLS platform that reimagines how agents and brokers interact and distribute their real estate data. This collaboration marks a major milestone in REsides’ mission to modernize the MLS experience, the company stated. By leveraging Amplify Systems’ advanced technology, the new REsides…
When asked about the secret to his success at REMAX Island Realty on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Robert “Moose” Rini is quick to note that his bottom line is being driven by his frontline. As he approaches 33 years in real estate, Rini recalls his journey from the frontline to where he stands today…
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Zillow customers who had a Matterport 3D home tour on a listing woke up today to find the virtual tour option removed, with Zillow claiming that the CoStar-owned company changed its terms of service to restrict usage of Matterport-created content on “any third-party platform.” CoStar also chose not to renew its API agreement with Zillow,…
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Supreme Court denies review in REX v. Zillow Today, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied review in the REX v. Zillow case. A Zillow spokesperson gave RISMedia the following statement. “We’re pleased this…
In sales, we know to reward the activity, not just the result, especially when someone refers new business your way. The same principle applies to leadership. Running a successful office is simply sales with a different customer: Your customers are real estate agents, not houses. Challenge your agents to bring an outside agent to something…
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