Some sellers, not all sellers, want to be able to market their property within their listing brokerage's ecosystem while they are getting the property ready for the public market and that is allowed in our industry. Hanna said he does not view HannaList as a private listing network. Calling it a PLN is almost too simplified for what we have done.
Jason Abrams has dedicated his career to helping agents and broker owners build businesses worth owning and lives worth living. He understands that in order to live your best life, you must give your best effort to the parts that matter most.
Hal is a rare operator who is both fiercely competitive in business and genuinely empathetic in his relationships, and that combination so perfectly aligns with our values as a company that is growing. With his leadership and deep relationships across the residential ecosystem, Hal is a key player in our mission to capture meaningful market share in 2026.
A counteroffer is the seller's response to your original offer, proposing different terms instead of accepting it outright. This might include a higher purchase price, a different closing date, shorter contingency timelines, or changes to repair requests and credits. Once a counteroffer is presented, your original offer is no longer active.
When a home is listed on the MLS, that property information is immediately available to virtually every real estate agent in the market who is an MLS member, and by extension, to every serious buyer working with an agent who has access to the MLS. By extension, literally all online real estate portals buyers and sellers have come to enjoy pulling their data from it.
The number of listings on the market grew 9.0%, which is a smaller increase than normal for this time of the year in Columbus, and homes are also selling slower than at the same time last year. Typically, home price per square foot in Columbus tend to rise in June. But the most recent data shows that the price per square foot decreased by 1.6% compared with the month before.
Despite challenges like continued margin pressure and housing inventory constraints, the report said that brokerage leaders remain optimistic, adding that the 2026 results mark a shift from the uncertainty recorded in previous years. The 2026 outlook shows confidence has not faded. It has hardened, Minard said. Brokerage leaders now expect growth while staying focused on pricing pressure, margins, and execution.
Toll Brothers announced on Wednesday that Karl Mistry will be the company's next CEO, replacing Doug Yearley, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board on March 30. Mistry will take the helm at a time when Toll Brothers is leaning on its resilient, high-income buyers to navigate homebuilding's headwinds. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and oversees the company's Eastern operations across 15 states.
Century 21 New Millennium has always been more than a business to me. It is part of my DNA, Hetherington said in a statement. I've been incredibly fortunate to build this company alongside exceptional agents and leaders. While my role is changing, my commitment to NM and its people is not. Serving as chairman allows me to stay actively involved and support Kim as she leads the company forward.