9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess
by Chris Pollinger Jul 17
5 reasons part-time agent doesn't mean rookie agent
Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions
by Jonathan Pressman Jul 17
Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky
Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 17
Why indie brokerages still matter
Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run
by Dezireh Eyn Jul 17
Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows
Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0
Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says
by Matt Carter Jul 16
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
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A US District judge has dismissed James Lutz's antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for 3 of his 4 claims
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat
Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop 'Super App'
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
3 secret AI prompt strategies that supercharge your business
By using master, meta- and mega-prompts, Bernice Ross writes, you can take the guesswork out of AI, and start building repeatable systems that make your business run smoother
by Bernice Ross Jul 16
Inner edge: How belief, desire, faith and persistence unlock success
Trainer Terry LeClair shares how these 4 internal forces create the foundation for success not only in real estate sales, but in life
by Terry LeClair Jul 16
Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report
Inflation moved away from the Fed's 2% target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7% from a year ago, up from 2.3% in April: Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Matt Carter Jul 15
Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff
Like New York AG Letitia James, senator denies lying on mortgage applications and decries 'baseless attempt at political retribution' that won’t stop him from holding Trump accountable
by Matt Carter Jul 15
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NAR has released its Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15