A sale you were overseeing fell through. Maybe the buyer reneged on their offer, maybe the seller retracted theirs. Whatever the case, you now have the fallout to manage. A setback like this can sting, especially if it was a weeks-long process that now feels for naught. However, any...
Also very notable and potentially worrying: RISMedia's Broker Confidence Index (BCI) just hit its lowest point of the year, falling to 6.2 in August as leading real estate executives brace for the traditionally slower months, with school back in session and inventory still frozen. For the less optimistic ...read more
United® Real Estate and its national network of residential real estate companies, executive leaders, franchise owners, brokers and agents will convene at its annual Elevate conference in Orlando. The sold-out event includes three days of networking and educational content, according to a release, from keynote speakers to panel discussions....
At Lamacchia Realty, we've cracked the code to retaining top talent in the fiercely competitive world of real estate. Our track record speaks volumes. Over the span of just five years, we've experienced exponential growth, expanding our brokerage from a team of 30 to an impressive 500-independent-agent-strong brokerage. This...
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) is about to have some new, but not untested, leaders. In two separate announcements, LeadingRE confirmed that Kate Reisinger, CRP, has been promoted to the company's chief operating officer, while Jessica Edgerton will serve as chief legal officer/executive vice president ...read more
Above, new NAR President Tracy Kasper No one can dispute that some serious work needs to be done by the National Association of REALTORSⓇ (NAR) amid recent controversy spurred by scandalous allegations. However, it appears that new leaders at the trade group are willing to step up to the...
Above, J.B. Goodwin, left, CEO of JBGoodwin REALTORS® and Wyoming Junior Senator Cynthia Lummis at RISMedia's CEO & Leadership Exchange on Wednesday, Sept. 6. “You're not just hearing from a politician, you're hearing from someone who knows our business, understands it and plays in that game every day.” That...
Revive has announced its new business tool, “Revive Vision AI,” a pre-sale home renovation solution. This “industry-first” smart tool analyzes property photos (uploaded by the agent) to assess a property's current value and renovation potential. Revive's renovation recommendation engine then provides an estimate backed by local contractors that maximize...
In the real estate industry, whether you're a real estate agent or a mortgage lender, the words “preapproval” and “prequalification” should be part of your vocabulary. Unfortunately, many professionals use them interchangeably, although there's a big difference between the two. Prequalification is a good start, but preapproval is better...
Experts Weigh in on Solutions for Real Estate Professionals and Their Clients Liz Bryant moderates a conversation with Chris Clemente (managing broker/owner – vice president at Motto Mortgage Specialists) and Patricia Maguire-Feltch (managing director mortgage banking consumer originations sales executive). From a pain-staking series of interest-rate increases and dogged...