As the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) seeks to execute what the organization has described as a significant and broad-based turnaround, financial disclosures from 2024 provide the first glimpse into how—or if—that effort is showing up on the balance sheet, as Realtors® (and big brokerage leaders) closely scrutinize decisions made by NAR after multiple scandals…
Fathom Holdings has announced the sale of its LiveBy assets to Move Concierge for $3 million, with an expected $300,000 in additional annual contingent consideration tied to data-sharing agreements. The company says the proceeds will be used to support Fathom’s broader growth initiatives. Under the terms of the deal, Fathom will maintain continued access to…
UtahRealEstate.com (URE) has released a new AI-powered voice search feature available within its MLS software and on its consumer-facing website. The update adds voice-activated search functionality to the platform’s existing tools for listing discovery and property data access. The voice search feature, built using Model Context Protocol technology, allows users to speak natural-language search queries,…
Just over a year after launching its climate risk feature, Zillow has quietly removed its Climate Risk Scores directly from the platform’s listings, and now instead directs users to First Street’s website—which Zillow called “the standard for climate risk financial modeling”—where they can individually access risk assessments for flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality…
In the late stages of a lawsuit against eXp alleging the brokerage allowed and covered up sexual assaults at company events, eXp is seeking to have a new charge of fraud dismissed. In a third amended complaint filed late October, plaintiffs claimed that eXp executives lied both privately and publicly about investigating allegations of multiple…
The glum news stories seem endless…14,000 employees laid off from Amazon, 48,000 gone at UPS, and even with the government shutdown finally over, thousands of federal workers have been cut. The cruelest aspect is that so many of those folks who suddenly find themselves on unemployment were doing well at their jobs. What’s worse is…
Do homes sell in the winter? They sure do! In fact, last December in St. Louis, more than 1,200 homes sold within about a month, and almost all of them sold at or very near list price. Many sellers are reluctant to list in colder months, but if the price point and size of the house are right, buyers are willing to move any time of year.
Above, seated, Kim Ogilvie and Lynn Morris It takes experience and a certain sensitivity to the world of the wealthy to be successful selling high-end properties. So notes Kim Ogilvie, who with partner Lynn Morris operates the Kim Ogilvie Group in Sarasota, Florida, which last year posted $350 million in volume. That is impressive in…
As 2025 comes to an end, setting the stage for an incredible 2026 requires intentional planning, strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement. The real estate industry is ever-evolving, with new trends, technologies and market shifts demanding adaptability and innovation. To make 2026 your best year yet, focus on the following key areas. Set…
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has announced that franchise business owner Paige Bohrer, who owns and operates Pillar To Post Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito, has been named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Woman of the Year–Franchising category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for…
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