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Above, Bill Helton Pillar To Post has announced the addition of Bill Helton, CFE, as its new Franchise Recruiting Director. With over 20 years of franchise experience, the home inspection company says Helton’s extensive background will further bolster the brand’s commitment to its unique executive-driven franchise model.. According to the company, Pillar To Post’s Executive…

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With mega-brokerage eXp facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing the company of being complicit in a “scheme” of druggings and sexual assaults by top recruiters, lawyers representing the company butted heads with plaintiffs on multiple issues at a court hearing for two of the cases on Tuesday, Oct. 8.  Several women (and most recently, shareholders) have…

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The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and 13 industry stakeholders announced the formation of the CONVERGENCE Collaborative, a coordinated effort to identify and develop solutions to help close the racial homeownership gap. Over the next three years, the CONVERGENCE Collaborative will deploy more than $1 million annually to build on the existing network of location-based CONVERGENCE…

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Applications for home purchases dipped again this week following mortgage rates moving higher, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 4, 2024.  MBA reported that mortgage applications decreased 5.1% from one week earlier, when they dipped 1.3%. Overall applications are still up over this time last…

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Above, Hurricane Helene cause a tree to crash on the home of Savanna Pope in western North Carolina. Photo by Savannah Pope. Savannah Pope and her family are navigating the unknown after furious winds from Hurricane Helene sent a tree crashing through the second story of the roof of their western North Carolina home. Wind,…

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Above, 851 Wilson Way, Telluride, Colorado listed by Telluride Properties/Forbes Global Properties. Listed as “One of the most stunning residences ever constructed in the Telluride region, including floor-to-ceiling glass, soul stirring views, infinity edge pond and flowing floor plan, creating an immersion in nature like no other home.” Listing price: $22,500,000 and represented by Steve…

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Most everyone likes to talk about what they do professionally. Well, maybe not lawyers worried they’ll be cornered for free legal advice. But inquire of people you meet about how they earn a living, and you’ll usually get a positive response. What about your job as a REALTOR®? You know the deal. Anything to turn…

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In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Fundamentals of Success in 2024”—panelists Jason Mitchell, founder of Jason Mitchell Group and real estate broker, Heather McColaugh, the top performing agent on the BF Realty team and RISMedia’s 2023 Midwest Region Rookie of the Year, and James Wexler, the owner of Wexler Realty Group, discussed their insights and strategies needed…

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In a conference for the largest buyer-filed commission cases today,  Judge LaShonda Hunt of the Northern District of Illinois, who only recently took over the complex litigation after the previous judge recused herself last month, said she would stay proceedings against Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX pending an appeals court ruling in the seller cases.…

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United® Real Estate has announced the company has been recognized as one of America’s largest and fastest-growing franchise organizations in the Franchise Times Top 400 for the eighth-consecutive year. The achievement follows its inclusion in the 2024 Smartest-Growing list of franchisors, also published by the Franchise Times.  According to the company, the Top 400 accolade…

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Real estate coaching firm Buffini & Company has announced the new Referral Maker® Social Suite, described as a “a sophisticated yet easy-to-use new solution that automates and accelerates” real estate agents’ social media marketing Powered by Back At You, Referral Maker® automates social media outreach across multiple platforms in one solution–including an MLS integration for…

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Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series, Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. Housing affordability is one of the pressing issues facing Americans today. No surprise, that in election season, politicians—from presidential candidates to congressional representatives—are putting forth their solutions. Both the Democrats and Republicans have claimed…

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Is it possible we see a surge in home listings this winter? According to different sources, the possibility is very real. In at least two different locales, some agents have visceral expectations that this winter season will be far more active than usual. The pending election, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut,…

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HouseAmp—the platform that connects real estate agents and homeowners with financing and home improvement providers—has announced a new partnership with Renovation Sells—a national company that simplifies home renovations for buyers and sellers. The partnership brings agents and homeowners the combined benefits of fast financing and trusted local renovations, enabling them to maximize profits in today’s…

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From left, Thad Wong, Nykea Pippion McGriff, Jason Mitchell, Mike Miedler and Todd Sumney. Photo by AJ Canaria. In a panel discussion at RISMedia’s CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., this past September, industry executives addressed the evolving real estate landscape. With real estate luminaries coming together to focus on the importance of leadership…

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Above, Matt Fetick Matt Fetick loved being a police officer. Helping is in his DNA. But when he realized that his REALTOR® friends were earning more money than he could ever earn as a cop, he traded in his ‘cuffs for a CRM. Licensed in 2004, he still does a shift as a paramedic now…

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Above, Darryl Davis In today’s real estate world, critical and creative thinking is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Our industry is inherently dynamic, demanding that agents continuously adapt, innovate and tackle challenges in ways that distinguish them from the competition. These twin engines of creativity and critical thinking fuel success, enabling agents to deliver exceptional…

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The real estate landscape is shifting, and with it, the conversations agents are having with their clients. Traditionally, in-depth discussions about compensation, services and pricing were reserved for sellers. However, with the new settlement changes, these conversations are taking place with both buyers and sellers. Change can be intimidating, but it’s important to remember that…

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Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has announced an agreement with Arab MLS to enhance its real estate practices across the Arab region and beyond. UCO will advise Arab MLS to further drive efficiency, transparency, user experience and the way people connect with properties, starting with Egypt, Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and…

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With recent changes to REALTOR® rules, buyer agents must remember to be extra transparent and communicative with their clients. If you’re on a team, then practice sessions with your teammates during meetings are a must. Even better, center each of these roleplays around a specific theme or likely concern buyer agents might have. Some suggestions:…

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