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7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings

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Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading →

Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download

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Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren’t shy about sharing them. Continue reading →

Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore 

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If your entire value proposition is “I specialize in this neighborhood,” then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading →

Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive

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Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand. Continue reading →

Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop

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The median home sale price ticked up to $399,633 as pending sales saw a 3.5 percent drop annually. Still, mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for “homes for sale” increased, in a positive sign for sellers. Continue reading →

Competing philosophies, exclusive listings and the consumer trust tipping point

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Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals’ role in the homeownership journey. Continue reading →

Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped

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Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration’s threats to impose new tariffs in August. Continue reading →

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

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Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family. Continue reading →

House hacking: A creative solution for your exhausted buyers

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House hacking is a mindset shift that turns today’s real estate market challenges into strategic advantages, broker Julie Busby writes. Continue reading →

Buyers and sellers face off as inventory and delistings rise

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Delistings outpaced inventory growth in June even as price cuts surged, showing that a growing number of sellers are unwilling to compromise when it comes to their selling goals. Continue reading →