Realtor.com puts ‘spotlight’ on listing agents with new feature

Realtor.com has released Spotlight Listings, a new marketing tool that enables agents to drive additional traffic to their listings. Spotlight’s launch coincides with a major update to Local Expert, a lead generation tool that gives agents prominent pl… Continue reading

3 essential AI prompts to make real estate writing easier than ever

Learn to quickly correspond, write property descriptions and create marketing collateral with these practical AI prompts for real estate from America Foy. Continue reading

NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading

Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents

Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found. Continue reading

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners naviga… Continue reading

Real partners with MAXA Designs on agent marketing platform

The co-branded marketing platform directly integrates with MLS property data and automatically delivers print and digital listing campaigns to agents via the firm’s AI-powered concierge, Leo CoPilot. Continue reading

NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers

The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day. Continue reading

Zillow calls Chicago’s Private Listing Network a ‘hidden listing scheme’

Zillow delayed the rollout of its ban on privately marketed listings in the nation’s third largest market, but the portal appears ready to crack down on widely used Private Listing Network. Continue reading

It’s ‘difficult’ for buyers ‘to negotiate lower commission rates,’ watchdog says

The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer’s agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates. Continue reading

5 hot real estate technology trends

The real estate industry is evolving fast as AI, digital twins and smart technology redefine the buying and selling experience. These five trends show how innovation is driving efficiency, trust and smarter decision-making across every corner of the ma… Continue reading