Monthly Archives: June 2024

Do you plan on doing more double-ended transactions? Pulse

By Inman | June 4, 2024 - 10:14 am |June 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Will buyers be seeking out dual agency more often, and, if so, do you anticipate working both sides of the transaction? Continue reading →

Will dual agency become common after NAR’s settlement?

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 4, 2024 - 9:00 am |June 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as “double ending.” Continue reading →

Dual agency is gaining momentum. Should you walk the tightrope?

By Summer Goralik | June 4, 2024 - 9:00 am |June 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Real estate compliance expert Summer Goralik looks at the projected prevelance of dual agency and offers a prescription for determining whether it’s the best option for agents and their clients. Continue reading →

Microsoft’s mysterious real estate portal sparks data safety concerns

By Marian McPherson | June 4, 2024 - 9:00 am |June 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Industry watchers are sounding the alarm about Microsoft’s Bing Real Estate, a site that for several months has been reposting listings from Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin without explanation. Continue reading →

Convergence and divergence: The future of residential property

By Brandon Dobell | June 4, 2024 - 8:35 am |June 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Understanding technology adoption and service integration, Brandon Dobell of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company writes, will, in turn, unlock operational efficiencies and value creation. Continue reading →

MoxiWorks replaces CEO with AI startup executive

By Jim Dalrymple II | June 3, 2024 - 9:50 pm |June 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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Eric Elfman previously founded Onit, which focuses on artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Former MoxiWorks CEO York Baur is remaining on the company’s board. Continue reading →

Keller Williams launches AI-powered assistant, KWIQ

By Lillian Dickerson | June 3, 2024 - 9:17 pm |June 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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The interactive chatbot draws on Keller Williams’ proprietary models, systems, books and training resources to answer agents’ questions and assist with content creation. Continue reading →

Commission disclosure platform aims to sidestep NAR, MLS rules

By Craig C. Rowe | June 3, 2024 - 4:50 pm |June 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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Nesthook claims it allows agents to “communicate commission amounts while remaining fully compliant with settlement requirements.” Whether it runs afoul of the new rules remains unclear. Continue reading →

5 key reasons buyer agents should consider teaming up by Aug. 17

By Carl Medford | June 3, 2024 - 4:49 pm |June 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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While teams are not for everyone, team leader Carl Medford believes teams and their agents stand a good chance of coming out ahead as market changes are enacted on Aug. 17, 2024.  Continue reading →

Renters are staying put for longer as housing costs rise

By Ben Verde | June 3, 2024 - 4:38 pm |June 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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Affordability continues to create challenges for would-be buyers, keeping renters in place for longer, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading →