Above, from left, Heather McColaugh, John Clidy, Aaron Kardell, Matthew O'Connor and moderator Jackie Louh As we head into the new year, agent productivity is a hot-button topic, especially in an industry in which time management is key to getting things done in an efficient manner. During the hustle...
Corcoran® has announced that its first European affiliate, Corcoran Magri Properties, has expanded with a new office in Cortina d'Ampezzo in Northern Italy. The new office, which opened on Dec. 7, is owned and led by Maddalena Magri, who joined The Corcoran Group in March of 2023 as the ...read more
The real estate industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings with it new challenges that demand fresh strategies. Yet, many real estate teams are operating on outdated models, leaving them ill-prepared to navigate the complexities of today's market. The unfortunate reality is that most teams are built to fail—not...
Embarking on a real estate career means diving into a world of diverse personalities. Each client you encounter will bring their own set of preferences, attitudes and needs, which means understanding and adapting to these varying personality types is crucial for success. While there are numerous personality assessments, such ...read more
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full...
RealPage, a software and property management company which uses algorithms and data sharing to recommend pricing to landlords, claimed that a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust inquiry that focused broadly on algorithmic pricing practices in real estate has been closed, though it was not immediately clear how this would...
The COURT REPORT is RISMedia's weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Appeals filed to derail NAR settlement Following Judge Stephen R. Bough's final approval of the NAR settlement agreement on Nov. 27, 2024, four appeals have been filed against it. ...read more
Home affordability continues to stand between prospective homeowners and their dreams as home prices and mortgage rates stay higher for longer. To help buyers overcome these hurdles, some financial firms offer outside-the-box solutions for cash-strapped Americans to qualify for a home loan. Student loan debt is a common obstacle...
Forbes Global Properties has announced Michael Saunders & Company as its newest affiliate. Michael Saunders & Company is a luxury brokerage serving Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte, Florida counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand's Southwest Floridian roots. The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael...
Berry Everitt CEO Chas Everitt International Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa www.chaseveritt.co.za Tell us about your firm. We're a 44-year-old company that's as nimble as a startup when it comes to developing new technologies, sharing ideas and collaborating creatively to ensure the best solutions for our clients. Our common...