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A Window of Opportunity: Changing the Real Estate Game by Raising the Bar

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 12:09

Hoby Hanna and Dermot Buffini. Photo by AJ Canaria.  RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange kicked off Wed., Sept. 4 with two powerful keynote addresses that set the stage for an action-packed two-and-a-half-day event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., that brought together 400-plus brokerage leaders and industry executives intent on exchanging ideas…

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How to Cut Through Your Competitors’ Noise as a Real Estate Brokerage

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:19

Let’s face it: real estate is a loud industry. The competition is fierce—and it’s everywhere. But contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a bad thing. With the right strategies in place, you can build a brand that stands out from competitors, earns you more market share and attracts new buyers and sellers in your area.…

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Mortgage Rates Tick Up, but Market Outlook Remains Positive

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 11:15

Economists cite global affairs and short-term bounces in rates following the Fed’s recent big interest rate cut as reasons for this week’s uptick in mortgage rates, but maintain that bigger-picture shifts like slowing price growth and increased inventory point to a positive outlook for the housing industry heading into the new year.  This week, Freddie…

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Brokers Narrowly Support Clear Cooperation: Survey

Thu, 10/03/2024 - 09:35

Clear Cooperation, the MLS policy that requires listings be posted to the MLS (with some key exceptions), is dividing the industry.  That is not an anecdotal or offhand assessment. RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI) survey, carried out as brand leaders spar publicly over the rule (and with a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation and…

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Harnessing Transparency and Technology for Success

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:00

Ryan Rodenbeck Owner Spyglass Realty, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Austin, Texas https://www.spyglassrealty.com   Region served: Greater Austin Years in real estate: 20 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 145 How do you ensure open and honest communication with your agents, especially when it comes to their performance and growth?…

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Realtor.com® Launches Dynamic Map Layers to Show Homebuyers Neighborhood Insights

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:40

Realtor.com® has announced the launch of dynamic map layers, a set of new map-based search features that allow users to answer home-buying questions like “Is this house the best deal on the street?” and “Where can I find the newest homes in a neighborhood?” or “Where are houses selling for a lower price per sqft.?”…

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Realty One Group International Opens in Mexico

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 11:55

Realty ONE Group International has announced the company has opened a new office in Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. The new franchise owner, Marco Fernandez, has more than 20 years’ experience in commercial strategies and real estate investments, the company noted.  “We’ve been excited to open in Mexico and Marco is the right person at…

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Breaking: Two More Independents Settle Seller Commission Lawsuits

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 11:39

Two more large independent brokerages—John L. Scott Real Estate, which does business primarily in the Pacific Northwest, and Real Estate One, based in Michigan—have reached settlements in the seller commission lawsuits, according to court filings. Details of the agreements were not immediately available. Representatives from both brokerages did not immediately respond to a request for…

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Post-Settlement Open Houses: More Paperwork and Effort, but Still Super-Worthy

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:51

On a postcard-perfect Thursday morning in mid-September, at two open houses in tony Westport, Connecticut, listing agents Maryann Ross-Levanti and Kim Harizman each spent several hours hosting as fellow REALTORS® and potential buyers came-a-calling. Both Ross-Levanti’s $4.2 million property and Harizman’s $800,000 home had just gone up for sale.  While representing abodes in the town’s…

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Mortgage Applications Take a Breather, but Activity Still High

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:40

After four straight weeks of increases, home purchase applications registered a slight decline this week, but economists note that overall activity remains much higher than this time last year.  According to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications decreased 1.3% from last week’s 14.2% surge. The data was recorded…

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Walz and Vance Dive Into Housing Policies at the VP Debate

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:40

Housing is starting to become a larger topic of discussion as we get closer to the upcoming presidential election, as seen by the conversation between candidates Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz at the Vice Presidential Debate hosted by CBS News Tuesday night. As those in the real estate industry know, the shortage of…

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Happiness Comes at a Cost: Where Homeownership Fits In

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:04

What’s the going rate for happiness these days? Studies have shown that income can directly correlate with emotional well-being, and so a recent report from GOBankingRates broke down the affordability of happiness by state. But where does homeownership eligibility fit in? Sometimes there’s a match. In Hawaii, someone needs to make at least $188,160 to…

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Harry Norman, REALTORS® Partners With Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 09:43

For the fourth year in a row, Harry Norman, REALTORS® in Atlanta, will host its Harry Norman Cares initiative to support Atlanta families in need. The firm is partnering with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) for the third year as part of the initiative, aiming to provide numerous families with kits that include food,…

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5 Mortgage Refinancing Errors Your Longtime Clients Must Avoid

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 19:27

Maintaining client relationships means hopefully selling them another house in the future, and representing them as the seller agent as well. As such, it’s imperative you guide them in all aspects of homeownership even in times when they are not buying or selling. One key topic is refinancing. Here are five mortgage refinancing mistakes to…

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Social Skills: Fall Into Seasonal Marketing

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:52

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. REALTORS® are no strangers to marketing—it being an essential part of growing your business. Seasonal marketing, however, is not always everyone’s cup of tea. While it might be…

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NAR Chief Legal Officer Resigns

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:47

Above, Katie Johnson speaking at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange on Sept. 5, 2024. Photo by AJ Canaria.  Katie Johnson, longtime general counsel for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), who also served as the organization’s chief member officer, is stepping down, a spokesperson for NAR confirmed to RISMedia. Johnson had spent 17 years with…

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Improving Usability, Efficiency and Agent Engagement

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 12:43

Real Estate Webmasters (REW) recently unveiled a significant update to its CRM platform, focusing on the Lead Details page—an enhancement that is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation, aimed at improving usability, efficiency and agent engagement. Here’s a look at some of the standout features of the redesign, and why it’s a game-changer…

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Training, Education and Attitude Keys to Buyer Agency Moving Forward

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:00

The importance of training and education for agents in order to adapt to the changes in the real estate industry, particularly regarding buyer agency and the implications of the new rules post-NAR settlement, was front and center at RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C. The panel, titled “The New Era of…

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Homeowners and Renters Buckle Down for Imminent Natural Disasters

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:51

A growing number of both renters and homeowners expect to be impacted by natural disasters in the next five years, according to Freddie Mac’s analysis of data from the Survey of Household and Economic Decisions (SHED). According to the survey, more than one-third of respondents believed it likely that they will be affected by a…

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The 10 Cities With the Most Affordable Newly Constructed Homes

Tue, 10/01/2024 - 10:28

Homebuyers always have two options with their purchase: do they buy a previously-owned house, or a newly constructed one? Realtor.com® has published a list highlighting the 10 towns in the U.S. with the most affordable prices for newly constructed homes. The list cites a July report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which said…

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