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...
August 2024
From left, Mauricio Umansky and Jason Haber When in February the American Real Estate Association (AREA, our acronym usage, not theirs) was created with hopes of becoming an alternative to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), it could not have come at a more logical time. For last fall NAR found itself on the losing… The post Potential NAR-Alternative Organization Announces Two-Tier Membership...
The 2024 presidential election is now close enough to count down the time in weeks, not months. As the campaigns heat up ahead of the Nov. 5 election, both the Democratic and Republican parties are hitting the campaign trails to share their messages with the American people. Both candidates have highlighted their housing-related positions and… The post Election 2024: Comparing Kamala Harris and Donald...
I write this on the eve of the NAR proposed settlement rule change deadline. The same settlement which specifically excluded companies our size from coverage–those having sold more than $2 billion in residential real estate. We are dealing with it the best we can, but assuredly it has not been without a high degree of… The post Op-Ed: Frustrations of a Large Brokerage Leader appeared first on...
When the market is in flux, and there’s a focus on regulatory changes on the horizon, it can be difficult to maintain an accurate representation of business performance. It’s something that leading brokerages have had to face, weighing the impact of a difficult market and balancing that with consumer and agent sentiment during an increasingly… The post Real Estate’s Q2 Earnings Point to Continued...
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 already achieving extraordinary results. Beginning this week, we will spotlight the five finalists from… The post Meet the Midwest Region 2024 Rookie of the Year...
In real estate, being a “Luminary” means being a larger-than-life role model in this industry. Being a “Trailblazer” means innovating new technologies and programs to better serve everyone from agents to consumers. Whether it’s dedicating their lives to the betterment of the industry at large or working to evolve our business through innovation, those in… The post RISMedia’s Newsmakers:...
huntington & ellis, A Real Estate Agency, has announced the company has ranked No. 3,883 on Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Achieving a 118% three-year growth rate, this marks the brokerage’s fifth consecutive year being recognized and its third consecutive year as the only Nevada-based real estate… The post huntington &...
Selling a home with an existing mortgage involves several crucial steps. My easy-to-understand guide will walk you through the entire process. In my article, you will learn the following information: Steps to sell a house with a mortgage Managing equity and dealing with negative equity Legal and tax considerations for home sellers From almost forty… The post What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Sell...
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team, with offices in Tumwater, Yelm and Chehalis, Washington, has announced the company has acquired 253 Realty in Tacoma, Washington, to expand the firm’s service area and market share in Pierce County. According to a release, 253 Realty was founded by Shawn Viguerie in 2013. Before starting… The post Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest...