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’ve come a long way since then.”

MLS

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2025

But in light of Redfins blockbuster sale to Rocket Mortgage that was announced less than two weeks later, hindsight dictates that Kelman may have known that the end of independence was coming for the company hes run for almost 20 years. Launched in 2004, Redfin was named after the companys mission to redefine the real estate industry.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

Before rushing to a price reduction for your real estate listing, its important to take a step back and evaluate all the factors that could be affecting the sale. Inside, staging can make a huge difference. Simply put, there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. Is the home being marketed effectively? Does it show well?

Staging

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Setting the Stage for 2025 Heres the good news, 2025 is set to stabilize. Although no person can truly predict mortgage rates for there are several factors involved; Industry forecasts predict interest rates will hover between 5.5% By March, were likely to see a healthy uptick in sales.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2025

Weve entered the busiest season in the real estate industry at the same time that markets are more uncertain than ever. Nearly 40% of annual home sales happen between May and August, and were quickly approaching the most popular day to list your home: June 1*. The industry is constantly changing. This is where agents come in.

Agents

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

Pre-approval

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

APRIL 1, 2025

Every moment of friction is potentially a lost sale. Founder and CEO Ryan Serhant is a leader in leveraging social media to drive sales. agents; SellIt.com, a sales training subscription program; and S.MPLE, a proprietary AI workflow automation platform.SERHANT. is its own sales technology incubator and accelerator.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

To avoid a job loss recession, closely monitoring the homebuilding industry is essential. Todays builder survey gives us more clues about what stage they’re in, and it isnt good. If mortgage rates don’t drop, we may see this sector facing supply issues and shrinking profit margins. Why is this important?

Mortgages

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I think there would be even stronger growth and more stability in the market if we had more houses for sale, he added. Housing industry experts attribute this to the states restrictive zoning laws. As the strain has become more apparent, businesses across the state have begun pushing for more diverse housing options.

Construction

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. The first search consistently triggered an AI overview, while the second didn’t.

MLS

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. Sales isnt for everyone you have to earn it Sales is not for everyone.

Loan Officer

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

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Whenever there is a change in the marketplace because interest rates go up 300% from their trough, or there are concerns that business practice change may lead to downward pressure on commissions , agents become worried about how many sales are going to be out there and how much money theyll be able to make on those sales.

Brokerage

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

MARCH 24, 2025

The more buyers through the door, the more offers youll receive quickly and the higher the sale price will be. 3D tours, virtual staging, drone photos or video, etc. Photographers who are newer to the industry yet still talented are a great resource, as they arent typically as in demand. Win more listings.

Purchase and sale agreement

HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2025

If youre looking for estate sale companies in Grand Rapids, you may be facing the challenge of clearing out a home full of belongings. Professional estate sale companies understand these challenges and can help smooth your transition. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

Sales

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

Industry experts say the contrast reflects deeper philosophical divides around agent control, consumer experience and how listings should be marketed. Designed to boost agent leverage and client flexibility, IOX aims to streamline sales and provide more options without showings, staging or upfront fees.

Technology

Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Faster sales not only allow us to help more clients each year, they also help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that come with a commission-only career. So be sure to price your listings at market value or even slightly below; this will drive buyer interest and result in a faster sale. This also leads to a faster sale for you.

Closing

Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example: What do you hope to achieve in the sale of your home? It also helps include them in solution-building, setting the stage for a negotiation that everyone leaves satisfied with. This shows you care and sets the stage for the other party to do the same. For example: Im sorry if I missed something.

Staging

RIS Media

MARCH 6, 2025

The Staging Collective has partnered with home sale funding firm HouseAmp to deliver a new seller financing program aimed at helping homeowners maximize their propertys sale potential, the companies have announced.

Staging

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The bigger question is: what role do you want to pursue in the real estate industry? This could be for multiple situations, like a sale, refinance or purchase of a property. Skills to thrive: All these management jobs in real estate keep you in the industry, but allow you to use other talents.

Property Management

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Lead magnets: These are tangible takeaways for your audience, like a homebuying checklist or how to stage your home guide. Our industry is filled with agents who are in and out of business within a year. Youll build your credibility without having dozens of sales under your belt. Dont forget to use hashtags.

Agents

Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Theoretically, it’s present in every industry, in every business, and in the lives of every worker-bee in their pursuit of professional glory. Through eighteen years and several thousand blog posts, I have lamented all that is wrong or required a little tinkering, in our industry. What about virtual staging ?

MLS

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles Does Home Staging Work and What is The Cost? Does Home Staging Work & What Is The Cost? Staging a home helps you get the price you want by making it as appealing as possible.

Staging

Redfin

JULY 16, 2025

When you’re selling your home, presentation matters, and the benefits of home staging are hard to ignore. Simply put, staging can help homes sell faster and often for more money. Staging offers a strong return on investment 4. Staging minimizes distractions 6. FAQs: Benefits of home staging 1. In this article: 1.

Staging

BAM Media

MAY 14, 2025

Showcase your accomplishments Have you ever sat in an audience eagerly awaiting a speaker, only to hear a long list of their achievements before they even step on stage? Each episode focuses on a different aspect of sales and marketing, which is what I want to be known for and how I help people. Lets dive in.

Sales

BAM Media

APRIL 15, 2025

There are 10 distinct stages that every client moves through in your CRM. Winning in Q2 (and beyond) means mastering each stage of the pipeline , not just celebrating the contract. But every single client lives in one of these 10 stages. At this stage, youre helping them make a decisionnot closing a deal. They showed up.

Staging

Keller Williams

JUNE 12, 2025

The Unseen Process Behind Panelist Selection and the Impact of Sharing Models for Real Estate Success In 2024, more than 70 KW®-affiliated agents took the main stage at Keller Williams’ annual Mega Agent Camp (MAC). KW® agent Will Van Wickler is one of the youngest panelists to have appeared on the MAC stage.

Agents

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Before we give you the real estate industry statistics, we want to provide a little more food for thought about what you can do with them. The industrial sector has seen a decline in absorption in the past year to 35%, reaching 115.4 81% of sellers contacted only one agent to assist with the sale of their home. million and 2.29

Marketing

Marco Santarelli

MARCH 22, 2025

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has adjusted its housing market forecast for 2025 , now anticipating existing-home sales to reach 4.3 NAR Cuts 2025 Housing Market Forecast: Home Sales to Hit 4.3 Back in late 2024, NAR was pretty confident, forecasting existing-home sales to hit 4.9 million in 2025. So what happened?

Sales

BAM Media

MARCH 4, 2025

What if your next hire wasnt a human at all but an AI-powered agent capable of generating over $100 million in sales? Its a story thats not just about one brokerages success its a preview of where the industry is heading and what top agents need to do to keep up.

Agents

HomeLight

JULY 21, 2025

If you’re looking for estate sale companies on Long Island, you may be preparing to clear out a home filled with decades of personal belongings. Sell Fast in Long Island With a Cash Offer or Top Agent Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer on your Long Island home through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform.

Sales

Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

Afterwards, well go over alternatives, including For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and iBuyer companies. A skilled agent will leverage their market knowledge to price your home competitively, recommend effective staging and marketing tactics, and negotiate on your behalf to secure favorable terms. Lets dive in.

MLS

HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2025

If you’re looking for estate sale companies in Boise, Idaho, you may be preparing to clear out a home filled with a lifetime of belongings. No matter your current situation, finding the right company to manage your estate sale is key. We’ll also cover how much profit you stand to earn. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

Sales

HomeLight

JULY 28, 2025

Searching for estate sale companies based in Minnesota? Whether you’re helping a senior relocate, settling a loved one’s estate, or downsizing your own home, choosing the right estate sale company to manage the process is key. Led by certified industry professional Laura K. Paul–Minneapolis Blue Moon Estate Sales of St.

Sales

HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2025

If you’re searching for estate sale companies in Detroit, you may be preparing to clear out a home filled with personal belongings. Sell Your House Fast in Detroit With a Cash Offer Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. Available to sellers throughout Detroit.

Sales