Mortgage bankers take a stand against tri-merge credit reporting

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Consumer group say FHFA’s plan to pit VantageScore 4.0 against older FICO Classic score will make “anti-competitive natures of the credit scoring market even worse.” Continue reading →

Realtor income edges up 4% despite market softening: NAR

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The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 Member Profile on Wednesday, which revealed that its typical member earned a median gross income of $58,100 — up from $55,800 in 2023. Continue reading →

3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama

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Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig’s head in mail after AI deal closing

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A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head sent to Agrippa CEO Blake Owens asserted that “‘AI’ is not going to replace brokers,” in a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology. Continue reading →

Price adjustments are back: How to have tough conversations without losing the listing

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Don’t fear having this conversation with your frustrated sellers, coach Darryl Davis writes. Putting it off too long costs your clients time, money and momentum. Continue reading →

Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers

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Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us. Continue reading →

6 tech tools to elevate your listing presentation on a budget

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Want to land the listing? Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker offers tech tools designed to help you make a big impression on potential clients. Continue reading →

No gimmicks: Just 5 things that work for real estate entrepreneurs

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Whether you’re a solo agent building your brand, a team leader scaling your operations or a broker expanding your vision, these five keys from Julia Lashay Israel form the foundation of lasting success. Continue reading →

Mortgage trigger leads will be less crazy, but they ain’t going away

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Loopholes in new law mean credit bureaus will still be able to sell applicants’ information to their current lender, servicer or bank — a boon for lenders who also service their own loans. Continue reading →