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fromIndependent
1 day ago
Real estate

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Growth hacking
fromInman
1 week ago

The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Psychological shifts are crucial for real estate agents to overcome barriers and achieve extraordinary success.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
18 hours ago

Antitrust lawsuit fallout fails to dent New York agent commissions

Commission rates in New York City remain stable despite antitrust lawsuits, with agents earning similar amounts as before.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

NWMLS files counterclaim against Compass in federal court

Compass's marketing program allegedly violates Washington's Consumer Protection Act by creating a deceptive two-tier marketplace for real estate listings.
Growth hacking
fromInman
1 week ago

The real reason agents plateau (and 5 ways to break through)

Psychological shifts are crucial for real estate agents to overcome barriers and achieve extraordinary success.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

ALTA renews TrustLink as Elite Provider for 2026

The ALTA Elite Provider Program recognizes service providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting the title insurance industry and the professionals who serve consumers every day, ALTA CEO Chris Morton said in the announcement.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

eXp, Weichert home seller commission lawsuit settlements approved

The Gibson plaintiffs claimed that eXp negotiated the agreement with the Hooper plaintiffs after conducting prolonged, unsuccessful settlement negotiations with Intervenor Plaintiff counsel, conducting a reverse auction in an attempt to gain a sweetheart deal.
Boston real estate
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why AI tools are not changing real estate fees yet

AI in real estate improves agent efficiency but fails to reduce consumer costs because incentive structures remain unchanged, allowing gains to be absorbed internally rather than passed to buyers and sellers.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Compass seeks to dismiss TCPA lawsuit over agent calls

Murch alleges repeated unwanted calls from Compass agents despite requests to stop, while Compass seeks dismissal claiming no liability for independent contractors' actions.
Productivity
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The best real estate agents aren't tougher, they are more structured

Self-employed contractors internalize market outcomes as personal failures, causing chronic stress; sustainable performance requires external structure with defined boundaries and preset standards.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

NAR updates 2027 committee applications with expertise profiles

NAR's updated application process aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in filling volunteer leadership positions within its governance structure.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Washington law limits private listing networks for homes

A broker may not market the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers or brokers, or any combination thereof, unless the real estate is concurrently marketed to the general public and all other brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant.
SF real estate
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

How Much Can a Broker Really Lie to Me?

Brokers in New York City rental markets can legally mislead tenants about lease status, though such practices are ethically questionable and exploit the competitive housing market.
#artificial-intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
#real-estate-litigation
Law
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Descent into toxicity: Ernie Carswell's commissions lawsuit details cultural decay at Elliman

Luxury agent Ernie Carswell sued Douglas Elliman for allegedly withholding over $300,000 in commissions through a hidden policy reducing departing agents' splits to 50 percent on in-contract deals.
Law
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

Descent into toxicity: Ernie Carswell's commissions lawsuit details cultural decay at Elliman

Luxury agent Ernie Carswell sued Douglas Elliman for allegedly withholding over $300,000 in commissions through a hidden policy reducing departing agents' splits to 50 percent on in-contract deals.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

The real estate brokerage behind your agent matters more than you might think

Major real estate consolidation creates a choice between large national brokerages and independent local firms, with local expertise offering significant advantages in cost savings and neighborhood knowledge.
SF real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Homebuyers have another thing to worry about. This time, it's 'housefishing.'

AI-enhanced real estate listings create deceptive discrepancies between online photos and actual property conditions, frustrating buyers and realtors through misleading presentations.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Connecticut bill targets private real estate listings

Proposed legislation requires concurrent public marketing whenever properties are listed through private channels, with seller opt-out forms disclosing risks of limited exposure to prospective buyers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate success is shifting beyond sales volume

Real estate success now depends on consistency, relationships, and reliability rather than transaction volume alone, as informed clients and transparent markets demand dependable service.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Real estate recruiting now hinges on leadership and systems

Real estate agents now prioritize workplace culture, leadership quality, and business support systems over commission splits when choosing brokerages.
#brokerage-profitability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why most brokerages scale for revenue but fail to profit

Brokerages often scale revenue without scaling profitability, increasing operational strain while appearing successful through higher GCI and agent counts.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Why most brokerages scale for revenue but fail to profit

Brokerages often scale revenue without scaling profitability, increasing operational strain while appearing successful through higher GCI and agent counts.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Realtors: Fair housing embedded in duties amid federal changes

Realtors expect minimal change to daily practices because licensing and professional training already enforce fair housing compliance.
#private-listings
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HannaList adds fuel to the escalating private listings war

Major brokerages are creating private listing networks that keep properties off the MLS initially, risking fragmentation similar to commercial real estate where centralized listing platforms don't exist.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

Private listings create financial incentives for brokerages to keep homes off the MLS and sell in-house, earning both sides of commission, which must be transparently disclosed to sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

HannaList adds fuel to the escalating private listings war

Major brokerages are creating private listing networks that keep properties off the MLS initially, risking fragmentation similar to commercial real estate where centralized listing platforms don't exist.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Private listings are polarizing real estate, here is a path forward

Private listings create financial incentives for brokerages to keep homes off the MLS and sell in-house, earning both sides of commission, which must be transparently disclosed to sellers.
Real estate
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Social media has supercharged real estate marketing - and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks

Social media has revolutionized home selling by using algorithms to target prospective buyers and allowing sellers to bypass traditional real estate agents and gatekeepers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Your clients are about to inherit real estate. Are you ready for that conversation?

Many American homebuyers face significant complications years after closing when inheriting properties due to inadequate estate planning and outdated documentation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

NAR reaffirms MLS autonomy amid Compass-Redfin partnership

NAR respects individual broker business decisions and affirms that MLS listing statuses are determined locally by each MLS, not through national policy, while emphasizing MLS transparency benefits consumers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

FinCEN's AML rule reshaping title processes and buyer behavior

I don't want the closers and processors to have to get into the weeds with this. I don't want there to be any negative shadowing of our title offices, because we're having to ask for this. It's really not a title role, as far as the title insurance product that we provide. It definitely has been tasked to us, but it's not something that I want to be viewed as, 'Title requires this.' This is a governmental requirement.
Real estate
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

Counteroffers in Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide to Smart Negotiation

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.
Real estate
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Who sets coming soon listing rules, NAR points to local MLSs

MLSs enforce local policies requiring broker and agent compliance to ensure pro-competitive benefits, broad market exposure, and equal property access for consumers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How independent real estate leaders stay competitive in 2026

Brokers must embrace operational adaptability and authentic culture to succeed in competitive real estate markets while managing rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Qualify and prioritize your real estate leads with decision framework

Real estate agents must qualify leads using a decision framework to prioritize serious buyers and sellers, maximizing time efficiency and commission earnings while minimizing burnout.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

5 Referral Partners Every Loan Officer Needs to Build a Resilient Pipeline

Loan officers must cultivate diverse referral partnerships across multiple partner types to build stable, sustainable pipelines that withstand market cycles and unpredictable homebuying demand.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Courted: 16% of agents changed brokerages in 2025, but 'trading up' doesn't equal more sales volume

Top 100 residential real estate brands recruited nearly twice as many agents as they lost in 2025, but only achieved 1.8% net sales volume growth due to recruiting lower-productivity agents and losing higher-productivity ones.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

9 Strategies to Build Mortgage Referral Clients & Your Pipeline

Strong mortgage pipelines develop through intentional, trust-based referral partnerships that prioritize relationship-driven introductions over transactional leads, requiring deliberate actions that create genuine value for partners.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

RESPA uncertainty fuels debate over agent-lender partnerships

RESPA's outdated 1974 framework creates compliance ambiguity for modern mortgage and real estate partnerships, causing lenders to lose business to competitors willing to pay higher referral fees to real estate agents.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

MLS exposure vs private listings, why full disclosure matters

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.
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

NAR to highlight Realtor services in new campaign

NAR's campaign repositions the Realtor brand as the trusted, transparent expert, educating consumers and promoting members' services through multimedia advertising and a new Realtor Studio.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Best practices for real estate buyer-broker agreements take shape

Brokerages implemented rapid, standardized training, tech-integrated disclosures, and layered audits nationwide to ensure compliance with buyer representation and compensation practice changes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How are buyer broker agreements reshaping trust in real estate?

Buyer broker agreements exposed trust gaps by requiring early exclusivity and unclear compensation, prompting buyer hesitation and frustration.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Does lead diversion help buyers, or does it undermine agent accountability?

Listing agents who earn listings must be accessible and accountable; failures are service issues requiring enforcement, not portals diverting consumer leads.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

New real estate certification spotlights agents committed to consumer protection

Housing Rebel launched a Transparent Agent Certification to identify agents who avoid buyer-side commission listings and demonstrate greater transparency for buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Good intentions do not protect brokers from trust account violations

Brokers must implement end-to-end trust fund systems proving penny-perfect compliance; intent does not excuse control failures or inadequate supervision.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Are you selling the rate or building relationships?

Loan officers succeed by educating borrowers on multiple loan options and aligning choices with borrowers' long-term financial goals, not by simply selling today's rate.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

9 red flags real estate agents that indicate slipping business

Gradual declines in a real estate business signal specific breakdowns; identify warning signs early and correct lead generation, follow-up, pricing, presentation, and exposure.
Real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

With more than 8,000 in Greater Boston, how do you choose a real estate agent?

Choosing the right real estate agent is crucial because agent experience, marketing, negotiation, and disclosure affect sale price, liability, and transaction outcomes.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate SEO for Agents in 2026

Real estate SEO helps agents become easy to find online by providing clear, location-specific information that attracts buyers and sellers searching for homes or agents.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How agents use client journey touchpoints to increase real estate referrals

To earn referrals, you must exceed expectations through a seamless client journey that creates memorable touchpoints from first contact to post-closing. Most agents focus on transactional milestones: contract, inspection, closing. But clients remember how you made them feel during one of life's most significant purchases. Your competition isn't just other agents, it's every premium service experience clients have had, from luxury hotels to high-end restaurants.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Could Wisconsin's new law set a national standard for real estate transparency?

One of the central figures was Michael Burry, a former medical doctor turned hedge fund manager who did something few others did: He read the underlying loan data. What he found wasn't hidden at all. It was right there in the documents risky subprime mortgages, teaser rates poised to reset and assumptions baked into the system. And everyone seemed perfectly comfortable ignoring the fine and alarming print.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Illinois bill targets private real estate listings with new disclosure rules

In essence, the bill would codify the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Policy, which require a listing to be input into the MLS within 24 hours of public marketing, a policy sellers may only circumvent by signing a disclosure form. The bill is a bit more stringent as it requires the listing be displayed online within one calendar day of the listing agreement being signed
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

United Real Estate launches investment program for agents

Our agents now have a community of like-minded investment-curious agents, experienced agent investor professionals and the tools to create their own income and wealth-producing portfolios, Dan Duffy, the CEO of United Real Estate Group, said in a statement. The company said the program is designed to help agents not only boost their income, but also build generational wealth for their families and communities. Due to this, the brokerage said it aligns with its core values of Family, Excellence, Fiscal Responsibility and Seeing Things Differently.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real Brokerage added as defendant in RESPA suit against Zillow

All of the teams named as defendants advertise on either their social media channels or website that they are part of the Zillow Flex program. Similarly to the two original complaints, the consolidated amended complaint claims that Zillow, and now the real estate defendants, violated a variety of statutes, including the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Washington Consumer Protection Act, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and the law of unjust enrichment and fiduciary duty.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Trust is earned, not granted: The foundation of every successful mortgage relationship

Trust must be earned through relationships; loan officers build it by listening, acting with integrity, honesty, empathy, transparency, education, ethics, respect, and consistent follow-up.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How brokerages operationalize culture for agent growth

Brokerage culture is an operational system that uses structured, repeatable processes to create consistency, accountability, and trust, enabling agents to scale and elevate service.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

5 Pro Tips for Movers From a Realtor Who Has Helped Countless Families Make Their Next Move

While helping countless clients buy and sell homes, Krista Zobel, a Realtor in Lincoln, Nebraska, has amassed a set of pro tips for moving-whether someone is relocating from across the country or just from around the corner. "As a real estate agent, I guide my clients through small, manageable steps," she says. "I see a variety of reasons people move. My goal is always to be an asset to the transaction and make the process smooth."
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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mega real estate brokerages trigger new agent recruitment tactics

Private listing networks can be used as a resource to entice top agents, forcing brokerages to compete on technology, support, and culture.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida judge denies broker's bid to make NAR, MLSs enforce rules

Zea alleges defendants coordinated to restrict choice and maintain high prices by steering buyers and failing to enforce MLS/NAR rules; court denied his motion.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Why real estate agent confidence is a leading indicator for 2026

Real estate agents report robust personal confidence despite weak market conditions, indicating agent sentiment may predict industry resilience beyond headline market indicators.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate public speaking help offered in new platform founded by real estate team leader

The Industry Speaks Academy trains experienced real estate professionals in speaking responsibility, reliability, clarity, and professionalism to expand the pool of prepared event speakers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Court advised to reject legal bid to compel NAR rule enforcement

The magistrate judge recommends denying Zea's preliminary injunction because delay and lack of evidence undermine any claim of irreparable harm.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Realtor associations add health insurance benefits for members

ORRA and ABoR offer members subscription-based, unlimited access to comprehensive national healthcare teams, reducing unpredictable costs for independent real estate agents and supporting wellbeing.
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