US existing-homes sales plunge in April as inventory climbs above 1M

Economic headwinds and booming interest rates pushed sales down by 3.4% in April as inventory soared 7.2% above March, according to National Association of Realtors data released Thursday Continue reading

6 takeaways from NAR’s midyear conference

From voting to raise membership dues to requiring fair housing training to learning best practices for artificial intelligence, Realtors are steering their own fate in the industry. Continue reading

Sisu claims transaction revolution is underway with portal 2.0 update

Sisu, a proptech that combines sales cycle and workflow automation with performance tracking technology, said Client Portal 2.0 aims to refine how agent teams interact with critical vendors. Continue reading

How to keep in touch with clients in an authentic way

Whether you’re reaching out to current or past clients or cultivating new leads, authenticity and human connection are essential, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Continue reading

5 types of Realtor videos that put passive prospecting on autopilot

Video is the most impactful place for you to spend your marketing dollars. Jimmy Burgess helps you ensure you’re doing it right with five types of video designed to get you noticed. Continue reading

How to encourage collaboration among your staff and agents

A sense of team spirit between staff and agents boosts morale and makes clients feel like they have more resources at their disposal, according to The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin. Continue reading

What if the commission is only $1? NAR’s legal team weighs in

At the Realtors Legislative Meetings, NAR attorney Charlie Lee stressed agents can’t count on a “standard” commission and will have to negotiate compensation with clients and listing brokers. Continue reading

Republicans turn up heat on Fannie and Freddie mortgage fee flap

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has formally requested public feedback on what its goals and priorities should be in setting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s pricing structure. Continue reading

Real Brokerage CEO touts in-works app as the ‘future of real estate’

Tamir Poleg believes an in-the-works, consumer-facing app his brokerage is developing will dramatically alter the process of buying and selling a home. Continue reading