As CEO and co-owner of The Ashton Real Estate Group of REMAX Advantage, the No. 1 REMAX team in the world*, I’m often asked what it takes to build a high-performing real estate business. Many people think the answer is simple: close more transactions. Production certainly matters, and high-performing agents should be proud of the…
Shouldn’t a digital transaction management system work just as well for brokers as it does for agents? Agents need a platform that makes forms, signatures and documents easier to manage. Brokers need visibility, consistency and a clearer way to track what is happening across the business. The right transaction management platform should deliver both without…
Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in real estate. Nearly every conversation about the future of our industry includes automation, predictive analytics and digital transformation. As someone who spends every day focused on operations, technology and growth, I find that exciting. But I also believe we’re asking the wrong question.…
Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Rivolta International Realty as its exclusive member for Rome and the entire Lazio region. Rivolta International Realty brings more than seven decades of experience, local knowledge and a dedicated approach to representing Rome and the Lazio region’s properties, according to a release. “It is a privilege to…
Location intelligence company Local Logic has announced the availability of the Local Logic MCP, a hosted server that connects AI applications directly to verified location data through the open Model Context Protocol. According to a release, the Local Logic MCP allows compatible AI models to retrieve measured information about neighborhoods and individual locations when responding…
Mortgage rates continue to climb, this week reaching their highest point since January 2025, and leaving buyers with an uphill battle at a time when the summer lull typically retreats. And, with a swath of housing indicators–existing home sales, pending home sales, home purchase applications–hitting recent lows or reaching negative territory along with no sign…
The Mayfair office is located on this bustling luxury block. Real estate may be rooted in local expertise, but many of today’s most valuable client relationships extend beyond local borders. Affluent buyers move between countries. Sellers expect their properties to reach international audiences. Families maintain homes in multiple cities, while business owners, investors and executives…
There’s a reason most everyone in real estate has their eyes peeled on how the mortgage rate moves every week. Even a slight rise can short-circuit some buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.71% in early September, its highest level in 13 months, according to Freddie Mac. A separate daily measure…
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Zillow® and Realtor.com® have announced that Preview℠ listings are now live on both sites. No special login or brokerage relationship required, the same early access is available for every buyer on both platforms starting today. The collaboration was originally announced in May, set to bring pre-market homes to buyers across the two of the most-visited…
Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on how agents earn recommendations and referrals from AI. Read part one here. When a prospective buyer asks someone they trust who is the best real estate agent to help them transact, you want your name to be the first one mentioned. What happens when…
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