The back to school period of transition offers more than just a return to academia; it serves as a rich source of leadership lessons applicable to the corporate world. In this blog, I’ll share insights from five different perspectives—parents, children, teachers, family planners and corporate leaders—highlighting how each offers unique lessons in leadership. The Adaptive… The post Thoughts on...
August 2024
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. This weekend, the practice changes agreed to by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) last March, in its agreement to settle seller commission lawsuits, go into effect. The ever-practical agent community is likely… The post COURT REPORT:...
As brokers stare down the barrel of the August 17 deadline, when changes agreed to by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in its commission lawsuit settlement will go into effect, most are confident their agents are prepared to at least cover the basics of altered real estate rules and practices—things like updated forms and… The post Brokers Say Agents Not Fully Prepared to Communicate Value,...
Realty ONE Group has announced Derek Carlson—founder, CEO and broker of MVP Realty Associates, LLC—as the new CEO and Broker for Realty ONE Group MVP in Florida. “Joining Realty ONE Group MVP is not just a career milestone—it’s a strategic move towards empowering REALTORS® in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment,” Carlson shared. “This role allows… The post Derek Carlson Appointed...
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. Per the latest survey by Freddie Mac, mortgage rates experienced a noticeable drop during the first week of August 2024–the lowest rate in over a year, in fact. The 30-year mortgage rate is 6.47%, down… The post Mortgage Mix: Rates Dip Sharply; Major...
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in Q2, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey released today by the National Association of Home Builders. “Multifamily developers are less optimistic than they were at this time last year,” said Tom Tomaszewski, president of The Annex Group and chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily… The post Multifamily...
Legacy franchisor RE/MAX posted another quarter of decline in revenue and agent count year-over-year. The latest financial information was released Aug. 8, with a virtual earnings call for investors Aug. 9. In a statement, CEO Erik Carlson explained that Q2 results were “better than expected,” as financial results were anticipated to be lower than previous… The post RE/MAX Agent Count Down, But...
When it comes to successfully guiding clients through the real estate process, transparency is key. Proving your worth and value as a real estate professional is critical—and perhaps even more important today, given the policy changes required under the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Settlement Agreement in the seller commission cases taking effect this month. … The post Navigating...
Anthony Lamacchia was named 2024 REALTOR® of the Year by the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® at its Annual Awards & Networking Breakfast in Boston. “I am honored to receive this recognition and would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the selection process,” said Lamacchia. “It’s a privilege to be… The post Anthony Lamacchia Named GBAR 2024...
The California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) announced it has named Phil Hawkins as its new CEO. Hawkins currently serves as CEO of the Pacific West Association of REALTORS® (PWR), one of the largest local real estate associations in California. He was selected as part of a nationwide search by CAR’s leadership team and a search… The post CAR Appoints Phil Hawkins as New CEO appeared first on...