True crime meets luxury real estate in gripping ‘Crime Estate’ podcast

Dallas real estate agents Heather Guild and Elena Richey bonded with their non-agent friend, Melanie Stout, over a shared interest in true crime and real estate, which is how the “Crime Estate” podcast was born. Continue reading

As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up

Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, they can offer a great resource for idea generation. We asked for ideas on handling objections and got some surprisingly solid suggestions.
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Here’s how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email

Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the five red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response. Continue reading

Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett

The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the real estate industry’s commission structure took to the stand Wednesday and Thursday to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is “unfair.” Continue reading

REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly

As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers enters NH seacoast with Newburyport shop

The shop, located in the northeastern corner of Massachusetts, serves homebuyers and sellers in Newburyport, Newbury, West Newbury, Amesbury, Ipswich, Southern New Hampshire and the New Hampshire seacoast. Continue reading

Keller Williams announces launch of new franchise in Curaçao

Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Willemstad, Curaçao. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have nine master franchises across the Caribbean. Continue reading

Ameris is now 10th lender to settle DOJ redlining charges in 2 years

In announcing the $9 million settlement with the Florida lender, Attorney General Merrick Garland said DOJ “currently has over two dozen active investigations into redlining, spanning neighborhoods across the country.” Continue reading