Staying motivated in the real estate business can be a challenge, especially when it comes to prospecting. It's easy to feel overwhelmed or uninspired, but staying on track is crucial for your success. Whether you're a seasoned agent or just starting out, there are strategies you can adopt to...
With just shy of $1 billion in a still-growing settlement fund, lawyers who worked on the Burnett case are renewing their bid to have a judge approve one-third of the amount paid by HomeServices of America and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) as their fee, with an additional...
University of Buffalo School of Law professor Tanya Monestier, in an exclusive, lengthy and wide-ranging interview with RISMedia, revealed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is utilizing her detailed residential real estate buyer and seller contract information and opinions to assist in its deciding whether to request the federal...
Left to right: Erika Leonard, Fiona Byrne, Scott Perkins, Tyler Szumada, Alexis Bandera and Kim Vaccaro. As a partner at Realty ONE Group Empower, in Buffalo, New York, Scott Perkins stands as a cornerstone of expertise and integrity within the local real estate market. With an impressive tenure in...
Canopy REALTOR® Association has announced the promotion of Michele L. McCaskill, Esq. to General Counsel and Association COO. She previously served as VP of Risk Management and Assistant General Counsel. As General Counsel, Canopy stated that McCaskill will serve as the chief legal officer to all Canopy entities including...
Job satisfaction, depending on your career, is not always easy to come by. It's something many people seek out when deciding their life path. In fact, Pew Research found that 39% of workers say their job or career is very important to their overall identity. Being a REALTOR®, as ...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. As many lawsuits persist across the real estate industry, more and more settlements are in the works and being reached in order to bring an end to...
Realty of America (ROA), a new national residential real estate brokerage, has announced its official launch at the prestigious L'ATTITUDE event in San Diego. The founding team is composed of four real estate leaders and their shared vision for leveling up what a real estate company can be. ROA...
For agents still looking for a boom in their business in 2024, fear not! This year's best time to buy looks to be the first week of October, according to a new report from Realtor.com®. Realtor.com's 6th annual Best Time to Buy report predicts that Sept. 29 – Oct....
In this month's podcast episode of “Estate of Mind,” hosts Tami Simms and Jack Miller welcomed special guest Will Hayes, the Senior Growth Strategist and Head of Paid Media at the Toby Agency, the Institute's go-to expert on digital marketing, to discuss strategic marketing. We delve into the intricacies...