Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. The industry acronyms alone look like alphabet soup. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent?

Agents

Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

While it’s possible for agents at any firm to end up with a banned listing, most industry observers expect that agents at Compass — a vocal critic of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Zillow’s policy — will face the greatest impact. Todd Armstrong, a San Diego -based Compass agent, uses a similar strategy.

Agents

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

Agentic AI offers a compelling solution for reducing these costs. Agentic AI holds the promise of revolutionizing the existing digital approach. When the loan officer engages with the borrower, the AI agent can monitor the conversation, extracting relevant information to populate the 1003 form.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2024

31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. Despite the initial concerns, many industry professionals say first-time buyers are currently faring no worse than other buyers — for now, at least. It is no secret that many first-time homebuyers are struggling.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2025

Mike Chambers, who tried to sell his house on his own — and documented the resistance he faced along the way — has launched Ridley, a home seller platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to do some of the tasks a listing agent would normally do. Ridley concierge is there to support you at any stage if things get tricky.”

MLS

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Dwiggins: Tell us a little bit about the acquisition of Virtual Staging AI and the strategy for that. Wacksman: It’s a great young company that has innovated a way to do virtual staging. And that’s, as you outlined, another example of us enabling the real estate industry to become more digital, integrated and productive.

Technology

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While many agents are all-in on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, theres another social media platform thats incredibly powerful: LinkedIn. Keep reading to learn why LinkedIn for real estate agents is so important, plus tips to optimize your profile and how to get real estate leads on LinkedIn. Theres also a recommendations section.

Agents

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

On Thursday, MLS leaders took center stage at several conference sessions, including discussions of the business practice changes driven by the NAR commission lawsuit settlement and how the role of the MLS — and the MLS-broker relationship — has evolved as a result. “And We have to recognize that people are cranky,” Wilson said.

MLS

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Divya Aathresh, founder and CEO of MaxHome.AI , to talk about the startup’s goals and how using artificial intelligence to solve real estate’s back-office problems will free up agents to do what they love best. What stage is the company in right now? in January. How are they using tech?

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry is already in a whirlwind and the year has barely kicked off. To put it simply, the industry appears to be in its rapid evolution era. For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night. Have a seat and buckle in.

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Launched in 2004, Redfin was named after the companys mission to redefine the real estate industry. It offered an innovative take on the agent compensation model and got a headstart on Zillow in the portal wars. They still have to bear the cost of those agents, despite production not being there in a terrible housing market.”

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

If your dream is to own your own brokerage and manage a team of top-performing agents, leading your team to success means much more than hanging a new license on your wall. To excel, you must enter the industry with four main elements: a clear vision, a recognizable brand, an inspired team, and the systems to support them.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Andy Mooers, a Maine-based real estate agent who has worked for 45 years to link retirees with real estate in the northern part of the state, told the outlet that people develop a fondness for the region after vacationing there from more urban and suburban areas.

Equity

Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

With deep real estate expertise and a proven record of innovation, Ryan has grown Fello into a platform used by 20,000+ real estate agents, including 500+ WSJ Real Trends teams. He emphasizes that embracing automation today is key to thriving in an industry that is evolving faster than ever. It comes down to timing and relevance.

Industrial

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Kevin Sears took to the NAR NXT main stage at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Friday morning with a large iced coffee from Dunkin’ in hand. We’ve gone through some leadership changes , some legal challenges and one of, if not the largest, industry shifts of our lifetime. Those utilizing mortgages from the U.S.

VA loan

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Real estate agents often make the mistake of believing their clients will remember them forever but they dont. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients. Content: Agents can include any combination of data and information. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unfortunately, industry experts are anticipating that things will only get worse in 2025 as gen AI makes committing cybercrime easier than ever. It lowers the playing field, Matt ONeill , a retired Secret Service agent and the co-founder of 5OH Consulting , said.

Title

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Lets take a look at the six necessary factors I coach agents to consider before speaking to their clients about a price reduction. Inside, staging can make a huge difference. Related articles The ultimate open house checklist for new & experienced agents 23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast 4.

Staging

Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2025

This week at The Gathering by HousingWire , reverse mortgages took center stage on Tuesday as HW Media CEO Clayton Collins welcomed two leading industry executives to the stage. Ventura described how it often comes down to educating financial advisers — a key reverse mortgage industry referral source target.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH program have the potential to drive meaningful change across real estate now and well into the future, said Ashley Stinton, managing partner of NAR REACH.

Commercial

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A new reality for real estate search: The AI overview trigger pattern While AI-focused search affects all industries, it creates a particularly fascinating dynamic in real estate search. It creates both challenges and opportunities for the industry. Lastly, an agent could publish a market analysis of trends related to this term.

MLS

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. Because agents are the heart of the business. Real estate agent may be a single term, but it covers a multitude of functions: presentation, negotiation, consolation, trouble-shooting, travel, project management.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Eytalis argues that the case should continue on to the discovery stage, as some of the arguments raised by the defendants about notices for membership dues sent to Eytalis agents by the defendants raise factual disputes that cannot be resolved at this stage.

MLS

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

As a listing agent, showcasing your sellers properties in the absolute best light possible is a vital component of the service you provide them. This will set you apart from the competition, as many agents cut corners and do not provide this service consistently. This can make a big difference for newer agents just starting out.

Purchase and sale agreement

Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2025

. “This enhanced seller disclosure form builds off of Compass’ disclosure form launched in 2024 and represents another step we’re taking to promote greater transparency and professionalism in our industry.”

Seller disclosure

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The bigger question is: what role do you want to pursue in the real estate industry? A real estate agent is an obvious and common choice; however, that is only one of the many options that could be a perfect fit for your personality and career goals. It allows you the opportunity to be in charge of other agents and run a business.

Property Management

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 11, 2024

For Haase, these messages act as guideposts as he carries out Uniteds mission, which is to improve the financial trajectory of our agents and brokers careers and lives. A focus on this mission is one of the reasons why Dallas -based United utilizes a flat-fee or transaction-fee model in which agents dont have a commission split.

Brokerage

RIS Media

APRIL 10, 2025

Staging a home usually requires a bit of creativity, but that challenge can be amplified when dealing with a smaller space. Limited square footage can visually cramp a space, but with thoughtful staging, you can help buyers see a small homes full potential.

Staging

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Here’s what happened this week: Robert Reffkin touts Compass’s AI platform, agent advocacy efforts Compass is preparing to launch a new AI platform designed to automate tasks, find opportunities and give agents real-time support through voice or text.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Since our income is (usually) tied directly to closings, many real estate agents wonder how to close deals faster. I see many agents chasing potential clients who have little or no sense of urgency. Heres the gist: after every showing, follow up with the buyers agent for feedback and to encourage offers.

Closing

Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

After 29 years and thousands of listing presentations, I have found that sellers, more than ever, want an agent who has solid negotiation chops and who is willing to use them on their behalf. If you want a positive outcome, its your responsibility to manage not only your emotions but the emotions of the other agent and your client.

Staging

RIS Media

MAY 8, 2025

At a time when housing inventory has been a persistent challenge and market constraint, agents are searching for any edge they can get when selling homes.

Staging

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

Through the partnership, Valon customers will have access to instant insurance quotes from multiple carriers along with guidance from licensed agents. Together, we’re creating a better experience at every stage of the homeownership journey.”

Staging

Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

In this weeks episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt sits down with Ohio Realtors President Michelle Billings , an agent at Coldwell Banker Realty in Montgomery, Ohio. They explored affordability issues in today’s real estate market and how agents should leverage their knowledge for success.

Staging

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Discussions about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) have dominated conversations on stage at HousingWire ‘s The Gathering. Jason Bressler , chief technology officer for United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is trying to change the narrative around AI being integrated into the mortgage industry and lending solutions.

Lending

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

WFP has 150 agents and has executed $43 billion in sales volume over the past 25 years. Compass shares our passion for empowering clients at every stage of their homeownership journey and has been a powerful leader in driving positive change within our industry, Thomas Anderson, president of Washington Fine Properties, said in a statement.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Entering the mortgage industry as a loan officer can be both exciting and overwhelming. Ive spent years in the industry , and as my son prepares to take his NMLS exam, these are the key expectations I will share with him to navigate his first year in the business. Your reputation in this industry will eventually determine your success.

Loan Officer