August 2024

Coastal North Carolina Team Thrives on Relationships

Above, Melanie Cameron With 30 years of experience behind her in a sought-after seaside market, Melanie Cameron knows what it takes to be successful: steadfast commitment, great communication, and a client-first approach that fosters lasting relationships. “We are fortunate to work in a coastal market that draws people who want to live where they vacation,”… The post Coastal North Carolina Team...

Anywhere Introduces New Company Values

Anywhere Real Estate today has announced the release of an updated purpose story that includes new enterprise values and an expanded purpose statement. Called “The Anywhere Way,” the company says the refresh “builds upon the distinct Anywhere position in the industry as the company continues to lead through change and accelerate transformation across its uniquely… The post Anywhere Introduces New...

Harry Norman, REALTORS® Celebrates Atlanta Real Estate Industry Award Wins

Harry Norman, REALTORS® has announced that several agents have received honors in some of Atlanta’s most respected real estate industry awards programs, including Modern Luxury’s Interiors Atlanta 2024 Real Estate Awards, Atlanta Agent Magazine’s 2024 Agents’ Choice Awards and Atlanta Magazine’s Real Estate All-Stars. Agents were recognized for their strong performances in various categories,...

Jason Mitchell Group Posts Record Q2 Earnings

The Jason Mitchell Group has announced record-breaking Q2 earnings with a net profit of $3.98 million, marking a 24% increase from 2023. The company said this achievement underscores its operational efficiency and its continued dominance in the real estate industry. JMG stated it wrapped up 2023 with 8,100+ transactions and a total sales volume of… The post Jason Mitchell Group Posts Record Q2 Earnings...

Offerpad CEO Predicts Buyers and Sellers Will Get ‘Used To’ Working Together Directly

Brian Bair, chief executive officer of iBuyer Offerpad Solutions, said during his company’s Q2 earnings call that the real estate landscape is bound to change for agents–with buyers potentially moving towards unassisted transactions. “I believe strongly that buyers are going to get used to dealing with the sellers directly. I think there’s going to be… The post Offerpad CEO Predicts Buyers and...

United Mortgage Prepares for a Rate Cut and Refinance Boom

With a Federal Reserve rate cut on the tongues of every industry economist, the mortgage market is readying itself for a boom in refinancing. United Wholesale Mortgage is at the forefront of the charge, as executives expressed in their Q2 2024 earnings call on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Q2 2024 results for UWM include an adjusted… The post United Mortgage Prepares for a Rate Cut and Refinance Boom appeared first...

Social Skills: How to Build an Engaging Social Media Profile as an Up-and-Coming Agent

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Entering the real estate industry can be exciting for aspiring young professionals, but many are often left wondering what they can do better to gain new long-term clients.… The post Social Skills: How to Build an Engaging...

RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Rocketing to New Heights and Advocating for a Greater Cause

In real estate, being an “Achiever” means utilizing your skills and putting in the effort to find success for your business, your team and your brand. Being a “Crusader” means advocating for a better future for the industry, consumer and communities in which you work. Whether it’s rocketing a business to new heights or sharing… The post RISMedia’s Newsmakers: Rocketing to New Heights and...

Florida MLS Leader Dionna Hall Shining a Light for Agents in the Sunshine State

When inventory is high, interest rates low, bidding wars common and there are no lawsuit judgments potentially depressing buyer-agent commissions, brokerage executives are often mostly concerned with simply keeping tabs of who sold what and for how much. Now? Amid all the industry uncertainties, it’s never been more crucial for those at the top to… The post Florida MLS Leader Dionna Hall Shining a...

Regional Buyer Commission Lawsuit Reaches ‘Potential Framework’ for Settlement

A regional commission-focused lawsuit filed by recent homebuyers appears on track to settle, potentially becoming the first such lawsuit to do so and setting precedent for the much larger national cases that target major brokerages and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The Illinois-based case known as Tuccori was filed back in December of 2023,… The post Regional Buyer Commission Lawsuit...

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