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Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5

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Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven’t. Continue reading →

Lead with Fire: Energy management for soulful leaders

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Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Continue reading →

Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target

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Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday. Continue reading →

Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting

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With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Continue reading →

Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

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During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm’s agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI. Continue reading →

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

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The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading →

Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel

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Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Continue reading →

10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 

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The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity. Continue reading →

5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

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Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you’re providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes. Continue reading →

NAR may rescind ‘no-commingling’ rule this week amid DOJ scrutiny

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The trade organization’s MLS committee on Tuesday approved the elimination of the controversial policy at a meeting closed to the media. Its Executive Committee will take a final vote Wednesday. Continue reading →