HomeSmart joins brokerages in allowing agents to shift from NAR

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The shift by HomeSmart and Realty One Group reflects growing skepticism about NAR’s three-way agreement and Phoenix Realtor’s announcement of MLS Choice in November. Continue reading →

Riding a strong year, Ryan Serhant says ‘America is open for business’

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Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, the CEO shared his thoughts on what industry players should be focusing on, updates at SERHANT. and his optimistic view of 2025. Continue reading →

6 steps for hitting the reset button on your team culture: Part 2

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With the right strategies in place, you can successfully reset your team culture and drive your organization toward success, coach Verl Workman writes. Here’s where to start. Continue reading →

Huddle Up: How Mike Rankin Collective builds team culture

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For Mike Rankin and his team, success is rooted in a commitment to collaboration, positivity and client-centric service along with a family-like team culture, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading →

First American adds real-time fraud alerts to title tech platform

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Order Insights helped protect over 130,000 files in November by validating transaction data, notifying title agents of discrepancies and identifying other potential fraud indicators. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Red Paper report shows luxury market thriving

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Luxury clientele’s resiliency toward interest rates and a well-performing stock market were primary factors in the luxury market’s positive performance in 2024. Continue reading →

DOJ tells Supreme Court it has a right to investigate NAR policies

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In its response to an NAR appeal, the DOJ acknowledged that, although it had closed an investigation into two NAR policies in 2020, it didn’t agree not to reopen it. Continue reading →

December Fed rate cut seen as a lock — then caution may prevail

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The latest Consumer Price Index reading is in line with expectations, but progress in fighting inflation has stalled. Forecasts for a slower pace of easing next year might keep mortgage rates above 6 percent. Continue reading →

South Florida association launches consumer education ad campaign

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Titled “Perfect Strangers,” the latest commercial is part of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors’ stated goal of creating a national movement to change how consumers think of real estate agents. Continue reading →

Alexander brothers charged with sex trafficking in fed indictment

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The several months-long legal battle the brothers faced against several women who alleged sexual assault came to a head on Wednesday with their arrests in the wake of an FBI probe. Continue reading →