Making the Market Work Through National Standards and Local Customization
Navigating tectonic technology shifts and proactively innovating for the future, for the last 40-plus years, real estate software company FBS has been laser-focused on serving MLSs (multiple listing services) with technology. On .....»»
NAR Announces the Companies Attending REACH 2024
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced the acceptance of eight companies to the 2024 REACH program. This marks the 12th cohort focused on accelerating technology solutio.....»»
Fed Chair Signals No Rate Cuts in May on Heels of Latest Inflation Data
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was clear in new remarks Tuesday that the central bank has no intention of cutting rates until the U.S. makes sustained progress in bringing down inflation. The Fed chief.....»»
Weichert Expands Franchise Sales Team
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. recently added Paula Atakhanian, Robert Clark, Denis Faherty, June Huber, and Andy Weiss to its franchise sales team. The group is dedicated to gr.....»»
Top Strategies to Access the Affluent
Accessing affluent buyers in the luxury real estate market requires a strategic approach that takes into account their preferences, behaviors and expectations. By implementing a combination of the s.....»»
Op-Ed: The Truth About Home Prices and Real Estate Commissions
Given the recent proposed settlement agreements and accompanying media hoopla, it is time for the voice of factuality to be heard. Now we must even combat misleading presidential pronouncements, such as.....»»
Supreme Court Denies HomeServices Petition to Consider Burnett Ruling
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a petition by HomeServices of America—a “Writ of Certiorari”—filed this past February and aimed at nullifying the Burnett ruling; however, plaintiffs won’t be able to c.....»»
RE/MAX Broker Earns National Award at R4 Convention
Above, Andrea Dockery RE/MAX LLC has announced that Broker/Owner Andrea Dockery of RE/MAX Experts in Lakeland, Florida, was named the 2023 Broker/Owner of the Year, Single Franchise in th.....»»
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Adds New Business Solution
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced it has added Roomvu to its solutions group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. Roomvu helps real estate profess.....»»
Thoughts on Leadership: Navigating Through Change—A Leadership Odyssey
Change, with its inherent unpredictability, can rattle even the most composed teams. The true essence of leadership lies in metamorphosing this uncertainty into a beacon of opportunity, transforming fear into cour.....»»
Housing Starts Drop From February Rally
Privately-owned housing starts plunged in March to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.32 million—14.7% below the February estimate of 1.54 million—and 4.3% below the March 2023 rate .....»»
John L. Scott Real Estate Names New Company Financial Officer
John L. Scott Real Estate has appointed Jeffrey Currier as the company’s new Company Financial Officer. In this role, the company stated that Currier will be responsible for overseeing finance and accoun.....»»
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Announces New VP
Above, Christina Balas Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC has announced the appointment of Christina Balas as vice president of servicing and operations. In her new role, Balas will develop critical init.....»»
Report: Myths and Facts on Buyer-Agent Commissions and the MLS
Above, Lisa Sturtevant and Brian Schneider After its new report, Dispelling Myths About Real Estate Commissions and the MLS, was released April 12, Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant and legal counsel Brian Schnei.....»»
BoomTown ROI Faces Sixth Consecutive Day of Service Outage
BoomTown ROI, a real estate proptech company, has been down for six consecutive days, impacting millions of brokers/agents countrywide. A real estate broker, who was granted anonymity in order to speak candidly, told RISMed.....»»
Pioneering Innovation in Real Estate Excellence
Dan Prud’homme, principal at The Prud’homme Team and a pivotal figure at William Raveis Real Estate (formerly the Carolina Realty Group) in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, stands as a beacon of innovation and st.....»»
How to Assess the Financial Stability of an HOA
Understanding a Homeowner Association’.....»»
Dispelling Myths About Commissions and the MLS
Editor’s note: The following ‘Myths vs Facts’ were excerpted from recent research, “Dispelling the Myths About Real Estate Commissions and the MLS,” released by Bright MLS. Bright MLS President and CEO.....»»