With Aug. 17 in the rearview mirror, real estate professionals are now navigating a new era of real estate—one they’ve been preparing for since the NAR practice changes came about as a result of last year’s legal settlement. In an effort to help agents and brokers transition into this new era of real estate, on… The post Laying Out the Roadmap to Success in Real Estate’s New Era: ‘Get...
August 2024
It seems the benefits of AI in real estate are largely categorized as time and cost savings. With AI, real estate professionals can elevate their game by focusing on their clients and brands, freed up from writing ad copy or managing operations. However, AI tools can, and should, do much more for real estate professionals.… The post Does Your Real Estate AI Come With Cleverness? appeared first on...
To reverse an informal idiom, it’s probably true that all agents can walk the walk, but can they all talk the talk? Accompanying clients to view homes for sale (the walk) is the easy part. The ability to understand and be able to convey the many nuances, legal machinations, commission details, price fluctuations, negotiating tactics… The post Buyer Agent Playbook: What Clients Insist on Knowing Right...
Above, from left, Courtney Bullock, Victor Gutierrez, Shirley Kimmel, Kaitlin VanRoosendaal and Yankun Zhen. RISMedia recently announced the Top 25 regional Rookie of the Year finalists for 2024. The third annual Rookie of the Year program, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate, is designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business, yet… The post Meet the Western Region 2024 Rookie of the Year...
Inside Real Estate, a real estate software company, has announced it has expanded its enterprise partnership with RE/MAX, LLC, to bring its next-gen technology portfolio, BoldTrail, to all RE/MAX network members in their company-owned regions across the U.S. and Canada. RE/MAX, LLC originally partnered with Inside Real Estate in 2022, successfully rolling out MAX/Tech powered… The post Inside Real Estate...
Forging through a year engulfed in ongoing lawsuits and unexpected scandals and topped off by rising interest and mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices, this year’s RISMedia Real Estate Newsmakers Hall of Fame class not only stands out for their companies’ continued success in an increasingly difficult market, but also for their firms’ newsworthy accomplishments… The post Six Iconic Real...
In a filing Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Gibson vs. NAR plaintiff attorneys—which includes the Burnett trial’s infamous Michael Ketchmark—requested the court grant them one-third of the $110.6 million settlement pool (which equates to $36.8 million) as payment for their legal fees and work on the case. Specifically, the filing stated that “Class Counsel respectfully request… The post Gibson Plaintiff...
In the ever-evolving world of residential real estate, accurately understanding and conveying property value is paramount. At the core of this endeavor lies a crucial tool: maps. The importance of accurate and insightful mapping cannot be overstated, as it plays a vital role in both pricing and marketing properties. Here are some top tips for… The post Top Tips for Using Mapping in Real Estate appeared...
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) has officially announced Charles El-Moussa as the company’s new General Counsel, effective immediately. MRED stated that El-Moussa will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance to the company’s ongoing strategic discussions, ensuring the multiple listings service continues to stay ahead of the curve and navigate the complex challenges of… The post Charles...
With the release of Real Estate Webmasters’ (REW) newest CRM, the leading real estate technology innovator has leapfrogged every other “all-in-one” real estate platform to take the No. 1 spot in the combined website, lead generation and CRM space, according to the company. “When Zillow acquired Follow Up Boss (FUB), I knew it was time… The post Real Estate Webmasters’ Summer of Innovation...