‘Party with the beast’: RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos on his book debut

In his first book, “Start With A Win,” Adam Contos talks about how to combat fear — “the beast,” as he calls it — with love and create win-win situations in business and life. Continue reading

Agent, brokerage on the hook after termite inspector’s botched job

A Tampa Bay Realtor, her brokerage and a client are being sued by a homebuyer after the property was cleared for termite damage by an unlicensed inspector. Continue reading

Outlook improves for home sales through end of 2021, beyond: Zillow

Strong numbers of pending home sales and applications for purchase loans have pushed up sales forecasts through the end of the year. Continue reading

RentSpree teams up with dozens of multiple listing services

The new partnerships include 30 different MLSs and will ultimately give more than 500,000 real estate professionals integrated access to RentSpree’s technology. Continue reading

September sees new upturn in demand for second homes

More buyers were seriously considering a second-home purchase last month, and locked in mortgage rates to prepare for the transaction. Continue reading

Truework authorized by Fannie Mae to help speed up loan approvals

Truework joins Blend, Equifax Mortgage Solutions and Finicity as third-party vendors currently authorized by Fannie Mae as income and employment validation report suppliers. Continue reading

4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent

With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level of service to your clients. Remember: They’re looking for the best of the best, and it’s your job to prove tha… Continue reading