8 critical traits that separate great real estate leaders from the rest

Leadership is not an inherent quality; it can be learned and constantly improved, according to PLACE’s Ben Kinney and Brian Gubernick. Team leader Carl Medford outlines the eight qualities they’ve identified as leadership game-changers. Continue reading

‘How’s the neighborhood?’ 5 buyer queries ChatGPT gets really wrong

AI is useful, but it’s far from perfect. Here are five common questions buyer clients ask agents, incorrect responses from ChatGPT, plus the correct response agents should use to avoid litigation. Continue reading

7 out-of-the-box client appreciation ideas

Want to take your client relationships to the next level and have some fun while doing it? Trainer Darryl Davis suggests client appreciation parties — with a twist. Continue reading

DOJ: Tossing pocket listing suit prevents competition with MLSs

In an amicus brief filed Monday the antitrust enforcer argues that a lower court incorrectly tossed a case filed by Top Agent Network over the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing policy. Continue reading

With ChatGPT, Addressable fully automates direct mail marketing

Addressable is partnering with Open AI’s ChatGPT software to make it even easier for agents to execute personalized marketing efforts. The product is called SmartCopy. Continue reading

EXp Canada appoints veteran agent John Tsai as new president

EXp Canada has appointed veteran real estate agents John Tsai, Nadia Habib and Nathalie Goodyer to three C-suite positions, according to the company. Tsai joined the brokerage in 2017. Continue reading

58 cities that had million-dollar homes in 2022 don’t anymore: Study

The number of U.S. cities where the typical home value was $1 million or more has dropped from a high of 522 in July 2022 to 464 as of January 2023. Continue reading

Housing still biggest contributor as inflation slowed pace in February

While the Consumer Price Index jumped a modest 0.4 percent month over month, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank could keep interest rate hikes at bay, economists said Tuesday. Continue reading