Homebuyers sue brokerage they allege steered them to lender

Raleigh Realty and CrossCountry Mortgage are accused in six separate lawsuits of operating an illegal “pay-to-play” scheme in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Continue reading

From search to sold: Mapping the client journey through your website

Jon Krabbe of Agent Image shares ideas for supporting every stage of the client journey, from first looks to post-closing advice. Continue reading

All shock, no chill: The rise of outrage marketing in the viral era

In the race for attention, today’s brands are trading nuance for noise. Outrage marketing is trending, but not without risk. Continue reading

YouTube’s new rules could cost real estate agents their ad revenue

The platform’s updated monetization policy targets repetitive, low-effort content, but agents who lean into authenticity can still thrive. Continue reading

Luxury Presence deploys first ‘fully autonomous AI marketing team’

Luxury Presence has rolled out a series of AI agents for marketing, using them to help agents and brokerage marketing teams do more outreach, lead nurture and display advertising in less time. Continue reading

AI, AI, AI: Ads, oversight and the age of the algorithm

From campaign automation to deregulation, AI is rapidly reshaping the tools, rules and reach of real estate, influencing everything from how agents advertise to who controls the tech behind the scenes. Continue reading

Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings

As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog. Continue reading

The rise of punk rock kindness: What Superman teaches us about content that sticks

Sincerity steals the spotlight as Superman’s emotional reboot fuels hopecore buzz, Coldplay’s kiss-cam explodes into a PR disaster, and platforms like YouTube and Meta crack down on low-effort AI content. Here’s what it all means for agents navigating … Continue reading

Let’s talk about S-E-O: What agents need to know now

SEO isn’t just about websites anymore. Here’s how real estate pros can optimize Reels, captions and AI tools to drive traffic. Continue reading

Not just Meta: Don’t sleep on YouTube and LinkedIn

From overlooked platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn to ongoing TikTok uncertainty, this week’s updates prove one thing: Agents who stay alert stay relevant. Learn what’s changing — and how to use it. Continue reading