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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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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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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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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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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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Stellar MLS has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group for the third consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to an…

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The National Association of Home Builders announced today that Ken Wingert has been named its new chief advocacy officer.  NAHB stated that Wingert will lead the association’s advocacy efforts, which include its Federal Government Affairs; BUILD-PAC, NAHB’s political action committee; State and Local Government Affairs; Housing Finance; Legal Advocacy and Regulatory Affairs departments. “We are…

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After more than two years of heavy-handed rate-raising by the Federal Reserve, which was largely responsible for putting the brakes on a historically hot pandemic housing market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell yesterday explicitly said that the central bank believes the country has avoided a recession and navigated a so-called “soft landing”—but still sees housing inflation…

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The October 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 the CENTURY 21 Brand’s exploration of how the American dream of homeownership has evolved, and what that means for agents. In addition, we also look at CRD’s new class of…

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It’s strike four, over and out, for Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group, as its continuing, months-long effort to acquire Rightmove has come to an end. Its fourth offer of $8.3B was rejected by the UK portal’s board of directors Sept. 30, and Murdoch’s Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary said there will not be another offer. News Corp…

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has announced the integration of ListAssist HomeSearch, a new property search technology for buyers that focuses on using more precise and personalized language.  According to the company, with ListAssist HomeSearch, users can now simply describe their dream home using natural language in the search bar of HowardHanna.com. Whether it’s a…

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In real estate, branding is important. Name recognition, being “top of mind” and expanding your sphere are almost synonymous with success in the real estate business. At the same time, some take a “more is better” approach and seek to scrawl their logo, name, catchphrase or company on every billboard or knickknack they can get…

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An idea to draw attention to a flashpoint issue in residential real estate while also potentially gaining new members for the American Real Estate Association (AREA, our acronym usage, not theirs) has worked out well, thanks to the group’s co-founder, Jason Haber. Haber, an agent with Compass in New York, who created the American Real…

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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. The last week of September was far from the bumpiest the real estate industry has experienced in recent memory, with lawsuit updates coming in the form of existing suits winding down or ending.…

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Cloze—a provider of AI-powered sales and marketing software for real estate brokerages—has announced the addition of proptech leader Simon Chen to its Board of Directors.  In addition to his current role as CEO at Arrival Home Loans, Chen is a well-known industry executive with experience in the review and application of solutions that drive productivity…

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REcolorado’s sale to Joseph E. Burks, president of Equity Title of Colorado and owner of MAZL LLC, has officially gone through as of today. MAZL LLC will be assuming control of the MLS. The sale was originally announced to be in the works in June, with Burks revealed to be the buyer in July. Burks…

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Traditional marketing methods like generic ads, open houses and run-of-the-mill online listings are effective but often not enough to set you apart in an ever-changing and competitive real estate landscape.  Let’s explore three modern marketing strategies that can help you secure more listings in today’s real estate market. Live-hosted virtual tours Research shows that 97%…

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Leading Edge Real Estate Group completed a merger with Fayetteville, Tennessee-based Burt & Co. Southern Real Estate. The move follows Leading Edge’s 2022 strategic partnership with United Real Estate, 2023 merger with Revolved Realty, and 2024 merger with Matlock Realty Group.  The combined companies and 40 agents will operate as Leading Edge Real Estate Group…

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Real estate is a challenging industry, as evidenced by the more than 70,000 agents who left the industry in 2023 according to the National Association of REALTORS®, with higher numbers expected for 2024. So, how do you rise to the Top 1% and grow in your marketplace? Here are some key strategies. Be authentic Authenticity…

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expect Realty located in D’Iberville, Mississippi, is the latest firm to join the real estate brand. The veteran-led brokerage has developed a reputation for its expertise in residential properties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as for its niche ability to assist military veterans who are purchasing property…

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