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 group-focused options that will ensure… The post Team Tactics: 4 Ways to Practice...
1 July 2024
Above, Chad Griffith, left, and Dustin Griffith Born and bred in Colorado, Dustin Griffith played five seasons of professional baseball before trading in his glove for a real estate license in 2007. As part of an established team almost from the outset of his new career, it was a natural, when brother Chad came into… The post Colorado Mega-Team Puts Family Values First appeared first on...
This week, I also came across an inspiring article shared by my friend and esteemed colleague, Rishi Bakshi, Broker & General Manager at Intero Real Estate Services, East Bay. Authored by Matthew Ferrara, the piece explores the elegant Japanese concept of omotenashi, which represents the heart of hospitality, focusing on hosts dedicating themselves to ensure… The post Thoughts on Leadership:...
The January 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 agents can avoid ‘steering’ their clients and discussing commissions in a post-NAR settlement world. In addition, we look at how agents’ careers differ across the world, the effects of… The post The July Issue of Real Estate Magazine is Now...
Selling a condo “as is” can be a strategic choice but comes with benefits and challenges. When you sell a property as is, you agree to sell it in its current condition without making any repairs or improvements. I have put significant effort into educating you on the following information: The key benefits of selling… The post Pros and Cons of an As-Is Condominium Sale appeared first on...
Inventory is a consistent hurdle to the housing market, and a hurdle to increasing inventory is a lower-than-needed amount of new construction. In June 2024, new housing starts were reported as being at a four-year low. The University of California Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation has looked at this issue in a new paper… The post UC-Berkeley Investigates the ‘Missing Middle’ of...
To celebrate Pride Month in June, Realtor®.com recently released its findings of the top seven cities in the U.S. with a strong mix of housing affordability and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ people. However, some of the findings might be a head-scratcher, because a few metros are in states that aren’t exactly renowned for rolling out the… The post Some Top-Listed Cities for LGBTQ+ Buyers Are in ‘Unsafe’...
Judge Stephen R. Bough, who oversaw the Burnett case, has set a trial date for the central national copycat lawsuit which has sought to include every major brokerage that did not receive immunity from the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement—though a jury isn’t going to be seated any time soon. The trial is scheduled… The post Judge Sets 2027 Trial Date for Largest Seller Copycat...
EXIT Realty is facing some complications in Gibson vs. NAR, as the plaintiffs do not agree with their opt-in to the NAR settlement and subsequent request for a stay. A filing in the Gibson case—the largest class-action lawsuit filed by sellers—from Friday, June 28 states that EXIT is requesting a pause in proceedings against the… The post EXIT Realty Opts in to NAR Settlement, Faces Pushback From...