Thoughts on Leadership: What Is a True Hero?
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention, where we immersed ourselves in learning, rejuvenation, and celebration. Our theme: HERO. We departed feeling inspired and invigorated, and my aspiration is for us to embody this superhero mindset in our endeavors. Come along as I share a personal story… The post Thoughts on Leadership: What Is a True Hero? appeared first on RISMedia......»»
5 Things Teams and Agents Should Look for in a Real Estate Photographer
Great photographers deliver more than high-quality imagery—follow these tips to get the total package. Imagine a professionally dressed photographer arrives on time, engages the homeowner with a friendly greeting before expertly capturing every angle of the house. She opens all doors so she doesn’t miss a room and adjusts the lighting to portray a warm,… The post 5 Things Teams and Agents Should Look for in a Real Estate Photographer appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House
Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home improvements before sale is essential for… The post Pros and Cons of Making Home Improvements Before Selling a House appeared first on RISMedia......»»
3 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity on Your Team
Several mortgage companies were beset by cyberattacks in 2023, and as real estate companies carry valuable customer information, this makes them valuable targets. If you’re on a team, you share the risk with your teammates. There’s a plethora of good options out there to firm up your business cybersecurity, including more group-focused options to ensure… The post 3 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity on Your Team appeared first on RISMedia......»»
PropStream To Attend 2024 RESO Conference
PropStream, the premier real estate lead generation platform, is attending the RESO 2024 Spring Conference from April 16-18 in Birmingham, Alabama. The event takes place at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This event is set to host key industry players from like REALTOR® associations, MLSs, brokerages, and real estate technology partners,… The post PropStream To Attend 2024 RESO Conference appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Father-Daughter Team Specializes in Senior Market
Above, Susan Walters, left with her father, Edward Young It takes a special kind of caring and attention to work exclusively with older clients, many of whom are widowed, with family scattered, and little or no experience in navigating contracts or finances on their own. It’s what attracted retired jeweler Edward Young to a belated… The post Father-Daughter Team Specializes in Senior Market appeared first on RISMedia......»»
‘To Be Honest, It’s Not Something That Anyone Else Has Done’
Editor’s note: RISMedia Storytellers is a series allowing people to share exceptional lessons, moments, relationships and events in real estate in their own words. Do you know a real estate professional who would make a great Storyteller? Please let us know at editorial@rismedia.com. Like most new parents, Jordan Nutter wasn’t actively looking for ways to… The post ‘To Be Honest, It’s Not Something That Anyone Else Has Done’ appeared first on RISMedia......»»
‘Conspicuous’ Disclosures and 0.25% Opt-Ins: 5 Biggest Takeaways From the NAR Settlement
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced last Friday that it had agreed to pay $418 million and quickly enact major changes to commission structures rather than continue battling an increasingly aggressive and complex legal assault by recent homesellers. NAR has admitted no wrongdoing, but rather than face more claims that it enacted rules to… The post ‘Conspicuous’ Disclosures and 0.25% Opt-Ins: 5 Biggest Takeaways From the NAR Settlement appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Homebuilder Sentiment Continues to Warm Ahead of Spring Market
Homebuilder sentiment continues to warm, thawing as spring nears. Positive signs in the mortgage market coupled with a continued rate pause from the Fed and the possibility of an upcoming rate cut have led to the fourth consecutive month of sentiment increases, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).… The post Homebuilder Sentiment Continues to Warm Ahead of Spring Market appeared first on RISMedia......»»
COURT REPORT: NAR Changes Rules, Settles; Curbio Denies Scamming Allegations
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. This past week proved historic in real estate lawsuit news, as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) decided to settle and significantly modify its rules around commissions, paying $418 million in damages, which… The post COURT REPORT: NAR Changes Rules, Settles; Curbio Denies Scamming Allegations appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Fathom Sees Opportunity for Recruiting ‘Offensive’ Amid Lawsuits, Industry Turmoil
North Carolina-based Fathom Realty, which like many other low-fee tech-centric brokerages saw unprecedented growth during the pandemic, is zeroing in on agent growth and its ancillary services as the company continues to see revenue and transactions drop. “Turnover is higher than expected. We are losing more agents like everyone else, especially non-producing agents,” said Fathom… The post Fathom Sees Opportunity for Recruiting ‘Offensive’ Amid Lawsuits, Industry Turmoil appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Pillar To Post Launches Brand Refresh
Pillar To Post home inspection company has announced a complete brand refresh that is intended to provide new and existing franchise business owners with a more enticing and profitable franchise opportunity than ever before. The systemwide revamp is also intended to keep Pillar To Post on track with its anticipated growth goals. To expand its… The post Pillar To Post Launches Brand Refresh appeared first on RISMedia......»»
NAR Agrees to Major Rule Changes Beginning in July, Pays $418M to Settle Commission Suits
In what will certainly be one of the most important moments and choices in the history of organized real estate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has chosen to end its legal fight against a flood of commission lawsuits that have roiled the industry over the last five years, paying $418 million in damages and… The post NAR Agrees to Major Rule Changes Beginning in July, Pays $418M to Settle Commission Suits appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Talent and Culture Make the Difference for Kimberly Harris Campbell
Above, Kimberly Harris Campbell Kimberly Harris Campbell didn’t have a linear path to real estate. Once a corporate attorney in New York City, she became a board member of America Needs You, a nonprofit started by Compass Real Estate founder Robert Reffkin in 2013. Campbell eventually ran that organization. Moving to Washington, D.C., in 2018… The post Talent and Culture Make the Difference for Kimberly Harris Campbell appeared first on RISMedia......»»
An MLS Leadership Journey: Inspiring Others Every Step of the Way
Leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, and having a leader at the helm who can inspire others is mission-critical. No matter the career—whether it’s MLS or brokerage, or anything in between—the journey to leadership is full of both discovery and growth. And, as leaders across the board can attest, it’s more enjoyable when shared… The post An MLS Leadership Journey: Inspiring Others Every Step of the Way appeared first on RISMedia......»»
NAR Agrees to Major Rule Changes Beginning in July, Pays $418M to Settle Commission Suits.
In what will certainly be one of the most important moments and choices in the history of organized real estate, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has chosen to end its legal fight against a flood of commission lawsuits that have roiled the industry over the last five years, paying $418 million in damages and… The post NAR Agrees to Major Rule Changes Beginning in July, Pays $418M to Settle Commission Suits. appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Mortgage Mix: Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® from Freddie Mac, last updated Thursday, March 14, 2024, the 30-year mortgage rate sits at 6.74%, while the 15-year mortgage rate currently stands at 6.16%. The latest Weekly… The post Mortgage Mix: Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Talent and Culture Make the Difference
Above, Kimberly Harris Campbell Kimberly Harris Campbell didn’t have a linear path to real estate. Once a corporate attorney in New York City, she became a board member of America Needs You, a nonprofit started by Compass Real Estate founder Robert Reffkin in 2013. Campbell eventually ran that organization. Moving to Washington, D.C., in 2018… The post Talent and Culture Make the Difference appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Century 21 Agent Installed as 2024 NAHREP President
Century 21 Real Estate celebrates the appointment of Nora Aguirre—CEO of The Aguirre Team at Century 21 Americana—as the 2024 National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) President. The award-winning industry veteran was installed at the organization’s annual Homeownership and Wealth Building Conference in Washington D.C. last week. A real estate professional for more… The post Century 21 Agent Installed as 2024 NAHREP President appeared first on RISMedia......»»
Baird & Warner Faces State-Level Commission Suit
Baird & Warner, the second-largest real estate brokerage in Chicago, is facing a state-level class-action lawsuit, receiving allegations that they colluded with the residential real estate industry to keep agent commissions costly. Filed in Cook County Circuit Court on February 22, the plaintiffs Mary Maslanka and David Frefield alleged anti-competitive practices that restrained price competition,… The post Baird & Warner Faces State-Level Commission Suit appeared first on RISMedia......»»