Restb.ai lands deal with New England’s largest MLS

In partnership with Restb.ai, the 39,300-member MLS PIN will equip itself with new ways to work faster, better serve buyers and sellers, and push its own boundaries in data capture and accuracy. Continue reading

First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says

The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report. Continue reading

Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push

The brokerage’s efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy. Continue reading

Loose election talk is creating anxiety for agents and clients alike

With the 2024 presidential race among the tightest in memory, hundreds of agents and brokers told Inman the real estate industry is encountering prickly situations amid a contentious election. Continue reading

Real Brokerage adds 400 agents with Amerivest Realty partnership

Amerivest Realty owner Joe Ballarino has brought a slew of agents based out of Florida, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin to the cloud-based brokerage, according to an announcement Monday. Continue reading

SentriLock and Local Logic partner in hyperlocal marketing

The two companies have agreed to offer Local Logic’s scalable library of city, community and street-level NeighborhoodIntel reports through the SentriLock interface. Continue reading

The economy is humming along — leaving real estate in the dust: Intel

Brokerages have been plagued by falling sales and tapering price growth, rendering broker fees stagnant at a time when most sectors are enjoying robust gains, according to a new Intel analysis. Continue reading

Zillow: No-commingling rule should be repealed, not Clear Cooperation

Zillow Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson discussed NAR’s no-commingling rule and Clear Cooperation — and how the fight to save the latter is key to preserving consumer choice. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Success is about more than closing the deal

Find out how Miami luxury leader Lourdes Alatriste demonstrates grace under pressure while always keeping clients’ needs top of mind. Continue reading

Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024

Cara Ameer writes that it’s more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth.  Continue reading