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 yearly rewind made popular by Spotify Wrapped is becoming more and more common, so now is the perfect time to hop on the trend. Take advantage of…
Above, top row from left, John Newman and Anam Hargey; bottom row from left, Ric Martel and Donny Samson Whether you’re a newbie agent or a veteran team leader, growth is always the goal. In an upcoming session at RISMedia’s 6th Annual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year, “Surefire Growth Strategies for Every Level…
Zillow is closing out 2025 with a striking milestone. According to the company, its suite of agent-focused tools has collectively saved real estate professionals the equivalent of over 85 years of work time in 2025. That’s 744,600 hours—enough time to: Walk around the Earth nonstop almost 90 times, Travel to the moon and back over…
The labor market continued to see growth in November, although with little net change since April, and the unemployment rate had little change from September, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), delayed due to the government shutdown. The latest jobs report saw employment grow by 64,000…
Brown Harris Stevens Miami has added The Arca Group to its South Florida operations, expanding its regional presence with the addition of an all-female team of experienced agents. The Arca Group includes Jenny Gonzalez, Rocio Useche, Adriana Sanchez and Diana Yocum. Collectively, the team brings more than 50 years of experience working with international, out-of-state…
The news is good for real estate agents. At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Real Estate Forecast Summit, held remotely earlier this month, Jessica Lautz, NAR’s deputy chief economist & VP of research, highlighted data showing that 88% of buyers use an agent to help them navigate the home transaction process. Additionally, the use…
Above, top row from left, Laurie Mecier-Brochu and Keith Ard; bottom row from left, Matthew Melinger and Kimberly Cocotos Industry reports examining the luxury real estate market have shown that there are two tracks unfolding as we head into the new year–balance and a slowing pace of price appreciation in some markets while others continue…
Rebranding isn’t about change for the sake of change—it’s about alignment. As your business evolves, your brand should evolve with it. In real estate, where perception drives trust and trust drives growth, a rebrand is a powerful way to clarify your identity, sharpen your message and lead with renewed purpose. When done right, it’s not…
Cheryl Bare, third from left, with her Home Pros team. Cheryl Bare held two careers for four years, teaching school by day and selling real estate evenings and weekends under the auspices of her father-in-law’s small Maryland brokerage. “It was the craziest time in my life, working 24/7” said Bare, who spent 15 years as…
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Earlier in 2025, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that would have deregulated several professional accreditations within Florida and abolished commissions/regulatory bodies—that exist as part of the larger Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)—overseeing those professions. One is the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), the seven-member board that regulates real estate…
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