PropStream has announced a strategic partnership with Carrot, the premier website builder for real estate professionals. PropStream stated it will now offer its data services to Carrot users, enhancing lead credibility and enabling users to perform more research on leads as they come through on the Carrot website. In turn, Carrot stated it will provide… The post PropStream Partners with Carrot appeared...
13 June 2024
Homeowners’ Association (HOA) disputes are common in community living. Resolving them efficiently is crucial for maintaining harmony. I will provide advice and tips on the following: Definitions of common HOA disputes and resolution processes Step-by-step guides on internal dispute resolution procedures Information on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration Legal...
On the heels of the Fed standing firm on keeping its benchmark rate unchanged, mortgage rates trickled down again this week, with the 30-year-fixed rate mortgage averaging 6.95%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. The move marks another step down after dropping to 6.99% the previous week. … The post Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Down...
Douglas Elliman is the latest big brokerage, joining Howard Hanna and HomeServices of America, in being voluntarily dismissed without prejudice from the Illinois-based Batton homebuyer commission lawsuits. Homebuyers claimed to have suffered antitrust injury due to a conspiracy between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and big brokerages. In Tuesday’s notice of voluntary dismissal,...
NEW YORK CITY—Hundreds descended on City Hall in Manhattan Wednesday morning to protest or support a rental fee change currently being considered by the New York City Council that would shift who compensates brokers in the Big Apple, a long-debated change that advocates say will align New York with how commissions are paid in the… The post Crowds Rally as NYC Considers Major Broker Fee Change appeared...
Malte Kramer, CEO of Luxury Presence, partnered with Sell It Like Serhant to publish the 2023 State of Real Estate Marketing Report, analyzing the current behavior of 1,000-plus luxury agents. Regarding Luxury Presences’ offerings, Kramer oversaw the launch of many products designed to “move the industry forward and enhance the lives of real estate professionals.”… The post Newsmakers Spotlight:...
ERA Real Estate has announced its latest affiliation with Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise, a multi-office brokerage that ranks among the top producers along Florida’s “Treasure Coast.” Originally founded in 2013 by the husband-and-wife duo of Renee and Jason Coley, ERA stated that Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise has since grown to over 160 affiliated agents spanning… The post Top Brokerage on...
Most have heard the adage that “time is money,” but how often are agents asked how much their time is worth? That may be a question that buyer agents are forced to ponder and answer in real time, given the scrutiny that the value of buyer agency has been under in recent months. Incoming practice… The post The Buyer Agent Playbook: How to Make the Case for Compensation as Buyer Agent appeared first...
The National Association of REALTORS® today announced SIXT as a new partner with NAR REALTOR® Benefits. SIXT, a global leader in premium mobility services, provides high-quality rental car services in more than 100 countries, including the United States. As part of the agreement, NAR members receive SIXT Gold Status, which provides a discount on the… The post National Association of REALTORS®...
If you missed yesterday’s deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague for RISMedia’s popular Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest, don’t fret! The deadline to nominate a deserving candidate has been extended until midnight on Monday, June 17, 2024. Nominate a Rookie! The 2024 Rookie of the Year award, designed to honor real estate… The post Final Deadline Extension to Nominate a Rookie of the...