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If the title stings a little, good. It’s supposed to. Because while the real estate industry has been caught up in lawsuits, new rules, commission chaos, and endless in-fighting, Zillow has been quietly—and strategically—positioning itself as the hero in the consumer’s story. And we let them. How Zillow outplayed the industry Let’s not pretend this…

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Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Howard Hanna strikes a settlement deal One of the last remaining brokerages involved in the Gibson case, Howard Hanna, reached a settlement deal May 2. Pending final approval from a judge, the agreement…

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With names like AgentFree and Realty Redone, the intent of these new startups seems obvious. Although this is far from the first time outsiders have sought to upend the traditional model for a real estate transaction, this time the players are people who already play a significant part in it: namely, attorneys. In the wake…

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Greatness in real estate doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the outcome of productivity. It’s the outcome of professionalism. And it’s the outcome of a trustworthy reputation, a factor at the core of a successful entrepreneur. With a network of more than 145,000 affiliates and a presence in over 110 countries and territories, RE/MAX—home to trusted…

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Lone Wolf Technologies, a leader in residential real estate software, has announced a five-year partnership with Georgia’s First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). The partnership will provide FMLS’s over 60,000 members with Lone Wolf’s transaction management solutions, including the industry-leading Authentisign eSignature solution. This landmark agreement announced March 31, marks the first of several long-term partnerships…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced a new collaboration with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (The Institute) designed to offer its sales professionals tools to elevate their business within the highly competitive luxury market. This new association will give agents affiliated with the CENTURY 21® brand access to luxury real estate courses, as…

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One of the last major holdouts in the commission lawsuits has struck a settlement deal, with Pennsylvania-based independent brokerage Howard Hanna agreeing with plaintiffs to end the litigation, according to court filings today. The brokerage had up until now fought aggressively in the largest Burnett copycat lawsuit (known as Gibson), even as nearly every other…

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In an earnings report May 1, RE/MAX Holdings, parent company of REMAX and Motto Mortgage, showed both ups and downs compared with the same quarter in 2024. The numbers included a total revenue decrease of 4.9% to $74.5 million, a 2% total agent count increase to 146,126 agents and a decrease in open Motto Mortgage…

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Real estate software firm Lone Wolf Technologies recently announced the launch of ‘Relationships,’ a new contact management system. Designed to redefine how real estate agents manage their client relationships, ‘Relationships’ eliminates the complexities and frustrations traditionally associated with real estate CRMs, the company said. According to a release issued March 31, ‘Relationships’ reimagines the way…

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Real estate professionals—and the country at large—breathed a sigh of relief this morning, as the latest data on the labor market showed stronger than expected growth in payrolls, and unemployment unchanged from the previous month. According to the latest release from the U.S. Department of Labor, the country added 177,000 jobs in April despite disruption…

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Making a variety of food options available is a thoughtful way to make an open house experience more enjoyable for those taking the tour, show off your attention to detail and create a positive impression with potential clients. But the occasion doesn’t typically warrant a full-blown caterer either, so purchasing and displaying the snacks is…

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American Home Shield® (AHS®) is revolutionizing the home warranty experience with its latest feature: real-time video chat with an Expert, available as a benefit with select plans through the AHS app. Launched February 27, the groundbreaking tool allows members to connect directly with seasoned professionals in real-time for help with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance and…

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Above: built in 2018 by Brimley Development, the 8,284-square-foot-estate is an embodiment of dreams realized and roots firmly planted. Property Highlights: Location: Phoenix, Arizona Listing Price: $11.25 million Features: 8,284-square-foot estate with five bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Added Appeal: Putting green, pickleball court, heated pool and spa, lush landscaped gardens with European sculptures and pottery,…

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REBNY has announced that The Real Estate Board of New York hosted hundreds of members on April 30 for the REBNY Commercial Sales Most Ingenious Deal of the Year Awards, which honor achievements in commercial real estate. The 81st iteration of the annual event was hosted at the Lever House in Midtown Manhattan Conceived in…

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The affordability issue in housing has worsened significantly over the past six years, according to a new report by Realtor.com®.  In its April 2025 Housing Market Trends Report released Thursday, Realtor.com found the income sufficient to purchase a median-priced home rose 70.1% from $67,000 in 2019 to a notable $114,000 in 2025.  The raw income…

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As Zillow continues to lead a nationwide pushback against private listing networks, the portal giant is bringing its new standards to the unique New York City market, according to a release from the company, going a step further to block access to certain programs for agents who are not “committing to transparency.” Starting sometime in…

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Odds are your inbox is full of emails with headlines and subject lines like these: “Get 10 leads in a week!” “Use this easy hack to land five new listings!” They sound exciting, but they often don’t deliver. That’s because most real estate success doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from consistency and doing the…

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The May issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at RE/MAX with the brand’s executive leadership team sharing how it has laid the groundwork for a forward-focused RE/MAX revolution. Also, in RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index, the nation’s brokerage leaders…

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Above, from left, Jacqueline Solares and Jorge Chavez RE/MAX has officially announced that it has brought Denver-based inMotion Group Properties, owned by team leaders Jorge Chavez and Jacqueline Solares, to its brand. Now operating as RE/MAX inMotion, the team of 37 professional real estate agents will continue serving buyers and sellers throughout the Denver metro.…

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A recent report by ATTOM Data showed that May was the best month of the year to sell a home, with the highest seller premium out of any month. May also contained the top two days to sell a home. May was followed by February and then April, respectively, as the second and third best…

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