Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention, where we immersed ourselves in learning, rejuvenation, and celebration. Our theme: HERO. We departed feeling inspired and invigorated, and my aspiration is for us to embody this superhero mindset in our endeavors. Come along ...read more
News Category: Real Estate News
Above, Susan Walters, left with her father, Edward Young It takes a special kind of caring and attention to work exclusively with older clients, many of whom are widowed, with family scattered, and little or no experience in navigating contracts or finances on their own. It's what attracted retired...
PropStream, a lead generation platform, has announced the company will be attending the RESO 2024 Spring Conference from April 16-18 in Birmingham, Alabama. The event takes place at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This event is set to host key industry players from REALTOR® associations,...
Several mortgage companies were beset by cyberattacks in 2023, and as real estate companies carry valuable customer information, this makes them valuable targets. If you're on a team, you share the risk with your teammates. There's a plethora of good options out there to firm up your business cybersecurity,...
Selling a home is a significant decision involving many considerations. Among these, deciding whether to make improvements before listing the property is paramount. This decision can dramatically influence not only the sale price but also the speed and smoothness of the transaction. Understanding the pros and cons of home...
Great photographers deliver more than high-quality imagery—follow these tips to get the total package. Imagine a professionally dressed photographer arrives on time, engages the homeowner with a friendly greeting before expertly capturing every angle of the house. She opens all doors so she doesn't miss a room and adjusts ...read more
Editor's note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia's weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. This past week proved historic in real estate lawsuit news, as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) decided to settle and significantly modify its rules around commissions,...
Homebuilder sentiment continues to warm, thawing as spring nears. Positive signs in the mortgage market coupled with a continued rate pause from the Fed and the possibility of an upcoming rate cut have led to the fourth consecutive month of sentiment increases, according to the latest data from the...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced last Friday that it had agreed to pay $418 million and quickly enact major changes to commission structures rather than continue battling an increasingly aggressive and complex legal assault by recent homesellers. NAR has admitted no wrongdoing, but rather than face more ...read more
Editor's note: RISMedia Storytellers is a series allowing people to share exceptional lessons, moments, relationships and events in real estate in their own words. Do you know a real estate professional who would make a great Storyteller? Please let us know at editorial@rismedia.com. Like most new parents, Jordan Nutter...