The energy at the 2024 RE/MAX R4 convention hit a new level at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, when the annual Global Referral Exchange had officially kicked off. Agents or brokerages from nearly 60 countries participated in the exchange, the company stated, which many R4 regulars say is their favorite event of the convention. A few… The post 2024 RE/MAX R4 Global Referral Exchange: ‘This is Where the World...
April 2024
If there is one word that summarizes the hoped-for outcome of all the buyer commission lawsuits that have roiled the residential real estate industry over the recent past year, it has to be transparency. After the now-famous Burnett court decision and subsequent multi-million-dollar settlements from major brokerages and the National Association of REALTORS®, how and… The post New REW Buyer-Commission...
Mortgage applications decreased slightly from one week earlier by 0.6%, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Mar. 29, 2024. This week’s numbers: The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. … The post Mortgage...
On Tuesday April 2, 2024, recently promoted RE/MAX President, Amy Lessinger, made her first appearance as president at the company’s Annual R4 Convention. At the convention’s opening general session, she addressed the crowd of attendees. “We have to be loud about who we are,” Lessinger said. “You all have a huge competitive advantage with the… The post New RE/MAX President Addresses Company...
Editor’s Note: The list is out! Click here to view this year’s Power Broker Report While business strategies change, adapt and evolve to keep up with the times, one thing that will never go out of style is the importance of putting the customer first. No matter which side of the equation you find yourself… The post Power Brokers: Harnessing the Value of Customer Centricity appeared first on...
United Real Estate has announced the grand reopening of its Dallas headquarters. The new flagship office marks United’s continued national expansion in serving Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas. The comprehensive facility not only serves as the hub for the company’s Dallas brokerage operations, but also houses additional business units and executive offices. The company stated… The post United Real...
In 2023, 308,922 single-family homes and condos were flipped in the United States, according to ATTOM’s year-end 2023 U.S. Home Flipping Report. This marks a 29.3% decline from 436,807 in 2022—the largest annual drop since 2008. In short, home flipping plummeted in 2023. Additionally, investment returns declined at their fastest pace in the last 15… The post Home Flipping Plummets Nationwide in 2023...
RE/MAX Holdings Co-Founder Dave Liniger, left, on stage with CEO Erik Carlson at R4 2024 in Las Vegas. There can be nothing more reassuring for the employees of a company when their industry faces uncertain times than listening to the wise words of a leader and legend who has experienced peaks and valleys over and… The post Liniger Labels Current Industry Upheaval a ‘Cleansing Moment’ at RE/MAX...
The April 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 how LeadingRE is successfully working to take their business across the globe. Additionally featured is RISMedia’s 2024 Power Broker report, highlighting the Top 100 brokerages that fought through market challenges.… The post The April Issue of Real...
In today’s digital age, social media is not just a platform for social interaction but a pivotal tool in the real estate market. With billions of active users, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok offer fantastic opportunities for real estate agents to showcase their listings, connect with potential buyers and build their brands. Agents… The post How to Use Social Media to Help Sell...