The National Association of REALTORS® today opened applications for the “Pitch Battle” competition taking place at the 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit, the premier event for real estate technology. The sixth annual iOi Summit will take place Aug. 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The Pitch Battle competition, presented by NAR’s venture capital arm Second… The post NAR Calls on...
Shifting gears during a standard company earnings report last week, Compass Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin delivered a state-of-the-industry address in which, among other things, he insisted that the residential real estate market will rebound dramatically in the coming years, driven by factors such as increased inventory, all-cash homebuyers and low mortgage rates. He also… The post Compass Leader...
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“The Power of Being Available 24/7: How to Level-Up Responsiveness for Stronger Client Connections”—panelists Mandy Rewis, head of Business Development and Partnerships at SignMore; Eric Landry, associate broker at Portside Real Estate Group; and Angela Adams, REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company, discuss elevating agent responsiveness and communication to...
Above, John Armstrong VITALS: RE/MAX Rising Years in business: 8 Size: 1 office, 80 agents Regions Served: Central Illinois 2023 Sales Volume: 1,100 2023 Transaction Volume: $270 million http://www.remaxrising.com A second-generation REALTOR®, John Armstrong—co-owner and managing broker of RE/MAX Rising—initially resisted getting into the business over fear that he would spend too many nights...
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing declined year-over-year in Q1 2024, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB stated that the MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) had a reading of 47, down three points year-over-year,… The post Multifamily Developer...
Hands-on training with mentors, authenticity on social media and honest conversations with clients may sound like simple tips for success in real estate, but for Floridia real estate agent Hudson “Mitch” Willis, of LPT Realty, these were a part of system of tools that catapulted his first year in real estate (2022) to extraordinary success. … The post 2023 Rookie of the Year Finalist Shares 3...
A pocket listing startup suing the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is seeking to push forward with its claims that the Clear Cooperation policy violates antitrust laws, asserting that its business model addresses a “superfluity of ineffective agents” in a case with potential impacts beyond the NAR settlement. In a 17-page filing in a California… The post Pocket Listing Lawsuit Renews Attack...
This past Saturday, Warren Buffett, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, gave their input on the latest commission lawsuit settlements across the industry, at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting—including discussion regarding HomeServices of America’s announced $250 million settlement. “There’s no question the industry...
In the wake of HomeServices of America’s $250 million historic class-action, commission-focused settlement, leadership within the national brokerage has provided affiliated operating companies and agents with an extensive breakdown of what comes next for them regarding rule changes and overall impact on transactions for sellers moving forward—something that seemingly hasn’t yet been done to...
Property Highlights: Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida Listing Price: $1,999,000 Features: 5,000-plus-square-foot Mediterranean-style home with four bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths. Added Appeal: Luxurious outdoor amenities, including a stone fireplace, heated spa and 22×32-foot pool. We’ve all marveled at Bob Ross painting exquisite and tranquil works of art—often featuring serene...