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fromIndependent
13 hours ago
Real estate

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 hours ago

Antitrust lawsuit fallout fails to dent New York agent commissions

Commission rates in New York City remain stable despite antitrust lawsuits, with agents earning similar amounts as before.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Lower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents

Movoto Advantage connects top independent agents with motivated buyers, streamlining the homebuying process and enhancing lead opportunities through a limited-membership model.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass in federal court

Compass's marketing program allegedly violates Washington's Consumer Protection Act by creating a deceptive two-tier marketplace for real estate listings.
Real estate
fromIndependent
13 hours ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

United Real Estate adds 725 agents with Allison James affiliation

United Real Estate expands its network by affiliating with Allison James Estates and Homes, enhancing its national presence across multiple states.
Growth hacking
fromInman
1 week ago

The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Psychological shifts are crucial for real estate agents to overcome barriers and achieve extraordinary success.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
#cold-emails
Deliverability
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Cold emails have a 0.9% response rate; effective sales sequences increase engagement through targeted, timely outreach.
Deliverability
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Cold emails have a 0.9% response rate; effective sales sequences require targeted, timely outreach with multiple touchpoints.
Deliverability
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Cold emails have a 0.9% response rate; effective sales sequences increase engagement through targeted, timely outreach.
Deliverability
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

5 sales sequences that drive higher response rates

Cold emails have a 0.9% response rate; effective sales sequences require targeted, timely outreach with multiple touchpoints.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Shilo AI tool turns agent calls into personalized coaching playbooks

Shilo's Signals uses AI to create DISC profiles from real estate agents' call recordings for personalized coaching recommendations.
Growth hacking
fromInman
2 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The 'end-to-end' title tech system has given way to something better

Title agencies benefit from specialized tools and open systems rather than all-in-one platforms due to diverse regulatory and workflow needs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
Productivity
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The best real estate agents aren't tougher, they are more structured

Self-employed contractors internalize market outcomes as personal failures, causing chronic stress; sustainable performance requires external structure with defined boundaries and preset standards.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
#nar
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

NAR updates 2027 committee applications with expertise profiles

NAR's updated application process aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in filling volunteer leadership positions within its governance structure.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NAR to sunset governance groups as part of committee overhaul

NAR has initiated governance changes to streamline its committee structure and enhance effectiveness based on member feedback.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

NAR updates 2027 committee applications with expertise profiles

NAR's updated application process aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in filling volunteer leadership positions within its governance structure.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

NAR to sunset governance groups as part of committee overhaul

NAR has initiated governance changes to streamline its committee structure and enhance effectiveness based on member feedback.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why AI tools are not changing real estate fees yet

AI in real estate improves agent efficiency but fails to reduce consumer costs because incentive structures remain unchanged, allowing gains to be absorbed internally rather than passed to buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Brokerages expand AI assistants for leads, CRM and coaching

Integrating AI into business operations enhances efficiency in tasks like lead intake, marketing workflows, and customer relationship management.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Data ownership and AI tools are reshaping real estate tech stacks

Real estate agents must adopt AI to remain competitive, as clients increasingly expect AI-enhanced workflows; those who don't use AI will fall behind elite agents who leverage technology for market advantage.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Zillow wins a battle, but market rhythm is at stake

A federal judge denied Compass' injunction request, allowing Zillow to enforce listing exposure standards, representing a victory for data transparency and market efficiency in real estate.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
#real-estate-consolidation
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Hardy antitrust lawsuit against NAR dismissed in Michigan

The Hardy suit alleges antitrust violations regarding MLS membership requirements, but courts have dismissed similar claims, reinforcing NAR's policies promote competition.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
#opendoor
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Opendoor to buy Doma closing unit, partner with Fannie Mae

Opendoor is acquiring Doma's closing and escrow operations to enhance title automation and refinance closings, pending regulatory approval.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Opendoor to buy Doma closing unit, partner with Fannie Mae

Opendoor is acquiring Doma's closing and escrow operations to enhance title automation and refinance closings, pending regulatory approval.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Keller Williams names Jason Abrams chief industry and strategy officer

Jason Abrams has dedicated his career to helping agents and broker owners build businesses worth owning and lives worth living. He understands that in order to live your best life, you must give your best effort to the parts that matter most.
Real estate
#artificial-intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
#realtorcom
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Realtor.com launches ChatGPT app for home search planning

Realtor.com app in ChatGPT targets the pre-search phase, connecting consumers with real estate professionals while ensuring data security and responsible AI use.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Realtor.com launches ChatGPT app for home search planning

Realtor.com app in ChatGPT targets the pre-search phase, connecting consumers with real estate professionals while ensuring data security and responsible AI use.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

The overlooked notarizations quietly slowing mortgage workflows

Lenders are modernizing the closing process with digital tools, but notarization outside closing events remains a challenge, slowing loan velocity and increasing compliance risks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Coming soon listings rise, brokerages and portals challenge MLS control

Major real estate brokerages and portals are rapidly launching pre-marketing platforms for coming soon listings, making this capability essential for competitive brokerages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Compass dismisses lawsuit against Zillow over listing policy

Compass dismissed its lawsuit against Zillow after Zillow clarified it would not ban listings previously marketed on Compass or Redfin before Zillow listing.
#real-estate-syndication
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp Realty adds coming soon syndication to Realtor.com, Homes.com

eXp Realty will syndicate coming soon listings to major portals through Zenlist, reaching over 170 million monthly viewers with seller permission and MLS compliance.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

eXp Realty adds coming soon syndication to Realtor.com, Homes.com

eXp Realty will syndicate coming soon listings to major portals through Zenlist, reaching over 170 million monthly viewers with seller permission and MLS compliance.
#real-estate-technology
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Real Estate Tech Can Stop Gatekeeping Affordability

Real estate market visibility increased through technology, but transaction costs and pricing structures remain opaque, creating confusion despite market transparency advances.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Zillow Preview adds pre market listings with brokerage branding

Zillow launched Preview, a pre-marketing tool for unlisted properties, partnering with major brokerages to compete with Compass's coming soon listings strategy.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Real Estate Tech Can Stop Gatekeeping Affordability

Real estate market visibility increased through technology, but transaction costs and pricing structures remain opaque, creating confusion despite market transparency advances.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Real Brokerage revenue hits $2 billion in 2025

Real achieved 56% revenue growth to $2 billion in 2025 with 185,314 closed transactions, improving profitability while expanding its agent base to over 33,000.
#brokerage-profitability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why most brokerages scale for revenue but fail to profit

Brokerages often scale revenue without scaling profitability, increasing operational strain while appearing successful through higher GCI and agent counts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why most brokerages scale for revenue but fail to profit

Brokerages often scale revenue without scaling profitability, increasing operational strain while appearing successful through higher GCI and agent counts.
#real-estate-recruiting
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate recruiting now hinges on leadership and systems

Real estate agents now prioritize workplace culture, leadership quality, and business support systems over commission splits when choosing brokerages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate recruiting now hinges on leadership and systems

Real estate agents now prioritize workplace culture, leadership quality, and business support systems over commission splits when choosing brokerages.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How agents are helping young homebuyers beat fears, finances

First-time homebuyers purchasing by age 30 accumulate $119,000 more net worth by age 50 than those waiting until their 40s, yet median first-time buyer age has risen from 30 to 40 since 1990 due to affordability challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

Private listings create financial incentives for brokerages to keep homes off the MLS and sell in-house, earning both sides of commission, which must be transparently disclosed to sellers.
Real estate
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Social media has supercharged real estate marketing - and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks

Social media has revolutionized home selling by using algorithms to target prospective buyers and allowing sellers to bypass traditional real estate agents and gatekeepers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

NAR respects individual broker business decisions and affirms that MLS listing statuses are determined locally by each MLS, not through national policy, while emphasizing MLS transparency benefits consumers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Real Estate One bets on local platform amid brokerage consolidation

Independent brokerages with strong local platforms can compete effectively against national platforms by maintaining approximately 20% market share in specific markets through deep local relationships and tailored services.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Courted: 16% of agents changed brokerages in 2025, but 'trading up' doesn't equal more sales volume

Top 100 residential real estate brands recruited nearly twice as many agents as they lost in 2025, but only achieved 1.8% net sales volume growth due to recruiting lower-productivity agents and losing higher-productivity ones.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

How independent real estate leaders stay competitive in 2026

Brokers must embrace operational adaptability and authentic culture to succeed in competitive real estate markets while managing rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

National MLS debate returns as consolidation pressure grows

A national MLS faces significant technological, political, governance, and antitrust challenges that extend far beyond simple data consolidation.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Inside eXp's strategy shift: Fewer agents, higher output

The more productive an agent is, the less likely they are to leave. In the U.S., the majority of departing agents continue to be our lowest producing cohort and agents in the highest producing cohorts are multiple times less likely to churn than our low producing agents.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

REMAX posts higher 2025 net income despite U.S. agent drop

RE/MAX grew total agents to 148,660 in Q4 2025, driven by 7.9% international growth that offset U.S. and Canadian declines.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How off-market deals and investor demand are reshaping residential real estate

Off-market networks, investor competition, regulatory shifts, and portal rivalry are transforming agents' roles and making home buying harder for first-time buyers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

AI adoption accelerating across real estate marketing

AI became an integral partner in real estate, driving productivity, faster marketing, scalable personalization, and widening gaps between adopters and non-adopters.
fromInman
2 months ago

The social media mindset driving real estate growth

Our top KW-affiliated agents tell me continually that real estate has always been a relationship business. What's changed is where those relationships are formed, nurtured and reinforced. Today, social media is one of the most powerful relationship platforms for building and sustaining relationships in real estate. But despite constant platform changes, algorithm updates and new tools, the agents and businesses seeing real growth aren't chasing shortcuts. They're building trust through each connection, which leads to scale.
Real estate
#ai-adoption
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

9 red flags real estate agents that indicate slipping business

Gradual declines in a real estate business signal specific breakdowns; identify warning signs early and correct lead generation, follow-up, pricing, presentation, and exposure.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How are buyer broker agreements reshaping trust in real estate?

Buyer broker agreements exposed trust gaps by requiring early exclusivity and unclear compensation, prompting buyer hesitation and frustration.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mega real estate brokerages trigger new agent recruitment tactics

Private listing networks can be used as a resource to entice top agents, forcing brokerages to compete on technology, support, and culture.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

United Real Estate launches investment program for agents

Our agents now have a community of like-minded investment-curious agents, experienced agent investor professionals and the tools to create their own income and wealth-producing portfolios, Dan Duffy, the CEO of United Real Estate Group, said in a statement. The company said the program is designed to help agents not only boost their income, but also build generational wealth for their families and communities. Due to this, the brokerage said it aligns with its core values of Family, Excellence, Fiscal Responsibility and Seeing Things Differently.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Does lead diversion help buyers, or does it undermine agent accountability?

Listing agents who earn listings must be accessible and accountable; failures are service issues requiring enforcement, not portals diverting consumer leads.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate agent movement flat, but $15.7B in volume quietly changes hands

Agent migration averaged nearly 350 productive agents per month per MLS, with one-third distressed moves and internal transfers delivering 24% higher average production.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Are you selling the rate or building relationships?

Loan officers succeed by educating borrowers on multiple loan options and aligning choices with borrowers' long-term financial goals, not by simply selling today's rate.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How brokerages operationalize culture for agent growth

Brokerage culture is an operational system that uses structured, repeatable processes to create consistency, accountability, and trust, enabling agents to scale and elevate service.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real Brokerage added as defendant in RESPA suit against Zillow

All of the teams named as defendants advertise on either their social media channels or website that they are part of the Zillow Flex program. Similarly to the two original complaints, the consolidated amended complaint claims that Zillow, and now the real estate defendants, violated a variety of statutes, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Washington Consumer Protection Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and the law of unjust enrichment and fiduciary duty.
Real estate
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