Monthly Archives: April 2025

Give us your 1 big idea on how to improve fair housing: Pulse

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As a Realtor, you’ve seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance? Continue reading →

Turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’: Negotiation techniques for experienced agents

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When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading →

The ChatGPT prompt every agent needs (but 99% will never use)

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What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real’s Drew Thompson explains how. Continue reading →

Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR ‘Delayed Marketing’ policy

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California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to “placate” complaining brokerages. Continue reading →

Referral Flow helps Ninjas network

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Developed by Joseph Chiavatti, what started as a side hustle in between closings and open houses is now called Referral Flow, and it’s now Ninja Selling’s official peer networking solution. Continue reading →

Groups slam CFPB’s bid to undo fair lending settlement as ‘dangerous’

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Fair housing and consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker just days before the November election. Continue reading →

Ex-First American CEO entitled to $18M following cruise ship brawl

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First American Financial Corp. terminated CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio “without cause” on April 10 after authorities charged the title insurance veteran with misdemeanor assault aboard a cruise. Continue reading →

Sale notices go out to Remine’s creditors, MLSs

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Any responses or objections to the $1.5 million deal must be filed with Delaware’s Chancery Court on or before May 1. Continue reading →

LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago

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Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting four roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Chicago’s Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer commented, “Wow. That’s a lot.” Continue reading →

Mary Lee Blaylock leaves HomeServices for Sotheby’s Realty

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Blaylock’s move to Sotheby’s International Realty comes about one week after Gino Blefari retired as CEO at HomeServices, and Chris Kelly stepped into the role. Blaylock will lead company-owned brokerage operations at the luxury brand. Continue reading →