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. In real estate, social media marketing is one of your top ways to gather business in the modern age, but it’s not always easy to keep your momentum… The post Social Skills: Advancing Your Socials With ChatGPT appeared first on...
The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) recently added five new global partners to its network after signing agreements with FIABCI Europe, FIABCI Suisse (Switzerland), FIABCI France, FIABCI Belgium and FIABCI Saudi Arabia at the international MIPIM Real Estate Expo in France. “We are so excited about these new partnerships and look forward to collaborating… The post HGAR Announces Five New...
Forbes Global Properties is proud to welcome Tea Lane Associates to its prestigious ranks. Locally owned and operated, Tea Lane Associates will exclusively represent the brand throughout Martha’s Vineyard, one of the United States’ premier luxury markets for primary and secondary homes off the coast of Cape Cod. Tea Lane Associates was founded in 1967… The post Forbes Global Properties Expands to...
Despite continued pessimism surrounding mortgage rates, home buyers and sellers are feeling a bit more confident in the housing market lately, according to recent data from Fannie Mae. The latest Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 0.9 points in March to 71.9, its first decline since November 2023. The slight decrease is mainly… The post Households May Finally Be Adjusting to...
In an industry where tradition often trumps technology, a revolution continues to brew. As real estate brokerages cling to the tried-and-true, the question arises: Can the sharp edge of artificial intelligence carve out a future for classic brokerages? Modern brokerages are successfully beating the traditional models through the early adoption and deployment of new tech… The post Can AI Help the...
Above, Anthony Lamacchia (left) and Kevin Sears Massachusetts-based Lamacchia Realty has announced the acquisition of Sears Real Estate, which expands the brokerage into the Springfield, Massachusetts, market. The three-person leadership team at Sears Real Estate, which includes Managing Broker Brian Sears, Broker/Owner Dan Rodriguez and Broker/Owner Kevin Sears, who is also the current president...
The Real Brokerage (Real), a company that combines real estate, mortgage and closing services with technology in an effort to deliver a single end-to-end consumer experience, announced on April 8 that it has entered into a settlement agreement to end the pending class-action litigation, Umpa v. NAR, on a nationwide basis. It is one of… The post The Real Brokerage Next to Settle Class-Action Commission...
As we now enter Spring, it’s a time where we get that burst of renewed energy and start to grow, thawing from winter just like the flowers and trees. But those good vibes don’t always make it to Summer, let alone the rest of the year. What do you rely on to keep you fresh… The post Team Tactics: 4 Digital Tools to Sustain Team Productivity appeared first on...
You did it. You jumped into the real estate game and now you’re “in it to win it.” That’s both exciting and challenging, especially when you’re a new agent looking to establish yourself in your market. There’s a lot ahead of you, and a lot on your to-do list. One of the best things you… The post 5 Ways to Ramp Up Referral Business as a New Agent appeared first on...
Selling a home is more than a financial transaction; it’s an emotional journey. This process can stir up feelings, from excitement about prospects to sadness over leaving memories behind. Understanding and managing these emotions is crucial for staying motivated and positive. I will examine the psychological aspects of selling a home. You will see my… The post The Psychological Aspects of Selling a...