Top producer Patrick Southern joins SERHANT. in Hudson County

The Jersey City new development and brownstone expert was most recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty. In the past year, he’s closed nearly $200 million in sales volume. Continue reading

Bessette Flavin becomes Louisiana’s largest C21 affiliate

The newly formed brokerage is the result of a union between two longstanding, family-owned brokerages: Century 21 Bessette Realty, with 35 years in the business, and Flavin Realty, with 49 years of experience. Continue reading

10 conversation starters and scripts to win sellers this spring

Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Every expert does. Continue reading

Broker ends suit after West Virginia kills brick-and-mortar mandate

On April 25, the state’s governor signed legislation that created an exception to the requirement for out-of-state brokers who have an office in their home state. Continue reading

This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market

Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS. Continue reading

Number of cities with $1M starter homes balloons 174% from 2020

From 2020 to 2025, the number of cities with million-dollar starter homes has grown from 85 to 233. Twenty five states had these cities, with California and New York having the highest concentration. Continue reading

RealPage targeted in new lawsuit over rent-setting by New Jersey AG

Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the latest to narrow in on the apartment data giant, alleging it operated as a ‘cartel’ along with some of the nation’s largest property management firms. Continue reading

Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR

Federal judge indicates agent “might benefit” from an attorney in suit against NAR’s three-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor. Continue reading

Women’s History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back

Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis by keeping the community’s head above water.  Continue reading

Women’s History Month: How Pam Taylor focuses on the future

New Jersey real estate broker and former Goldman Sachs executive Pam Taylor believes in diversifying your portfolio but not without making the people you touch profoundly better for it. Continue reading