This week’s blog is sparked by my recent experience at the Mike Ferry Superstar Retreat in Las Vegas, NV—an annual event that not only gathers the crème de la crème of the real estate world but also serves as a potent reminder of the foundational practices that fuel success. Immersed in the electrifying atmosphere of… The post Thoughts on Leadership: The Power of a Morning Routine appeared first on...
25 July 2024
Above, Kimberly Harris Campbell and Kate Reisinger RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, set to unfold September 4 – 6 in Washington, D.C., promises to be an unrivaled convergence of industry luminaries and thought leaders—with a star-studded lineup of speakers who demonstrate the depth of expertise and insight crucial to addressing some of the… The post Women in Real Estate:...
Century 21 Real Estate LLC. is fortifying the brand’s presence in the San Francisco Bay area with its latest affiliation of long-standing, multi-office firm Bay Realty, which previously affiliated with the brand in 2004. The company consists of two offices, one just east of San Francisco proper in Berkeley and the other in San Ramon.… The post Bay Realty in San Francisco Affiliates with the CENTURY 21...
Evaluating multiple offers on your house can be overwhelming. While the price is crucial, other factors significantly impact the final decision. I have put significant effort into providing the best guidance on how to evaluate an offer to purchase in real estate sales: Key considerations beyond the offer price How financing terms affect the sale… The post How to Evaluate Multiple Offers on a House: What...
In my previous article, we explored the challenges of the mid-career plateau (agents stuck between $5.1 to $15 million in annual production), the importance of overcoming indecisiveness and making strategic investments, such as hiring an assistant. Now, let’s dive deeper into advanced strategies to propel your real estate career beyond the mid-career plateau and into… The post Breaking Beyond the...
On July 24, one day after CoStar Group asked a judge in the U.S. District Court in California for an order for expedited discovery in its continuing legal conflict with Move, Inc., the parent company of Realtor.com, Move responded with its own filing, asking Judge George H. Wu to deny the request. The case revolves… The post Realtor.Com Parent Opposes CoStar Filing for Continuance, Expedited Discovery...
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) flattened this week, from last week’s average of 6.77% to a current average of 6.78%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) from Freddie Mac released Thursday. This week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.78% as of July 25, 2024, up slightly from last week when it averaged… The post Mortgage Rates Flat This Week, but Not a Bad Sign...
Uncertainty continues to plague the sale of REcolorado, one of the largest MLSs in the country, with a second prospective buyer petitioning for a chance to acquire the MLS as the two REALTOR® associations behind the sale push forward, despite significant misgivings and continued questions about the people behind the unprecedented sale. A letter obtained… The post New Buyer Bids for REcolorado With Sale...
OneKey® MLS has announced a partnership with Sidekick, the generative AI assistant designed to elevate the productivity of real estate professionals. This collaboration introduces Sidekick’s advanced integrated datasets and AI-powered workflow tools to more than 45,000 OneKey MLS REALTORS® across the New York metropolitan area. Launched in November 2023, Sidekick stated it has quickly become… The...
CoreLogic, a leading national firm reporting on property intelligence and U.S. housing marketing knowledge, is regularly sourced in the media for its monthly Home Price Index (HPI), Single Family Rent Index (SFRI) and many more ongoing market research analysis and reporting. The firm also recently announced a new MLS service for homeownership called OneHomeowner™, which… The post Weaving Through the...