5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions. Continue reading

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading

Why indie brokerages still matter

Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run. Continue reading

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says. Continue reading

‘Zillow is taking your clients right out of your hands’: Andy Florance on Zillow’s policy

In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department Continue reading

Judge tosses buyer complaint against HomeServices of America

A U.S. District Judge in Florida has dismissed homebuyer James Lutz’s antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for three of his four claims. Continue reading

Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat

Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop “Super App.” Continue reading

3 secret AI prompt strategies that supercharge your business

By using master, meta- and mega-prompts together, Bernice Ross writes, you can take the guesswork out of AI, and start building repeatable systems that make your business run smoother. Continue reading

Inner edge: How belief, desire, faith and persistence unlock success

Trainer Terry LeClair shares how these four internal forces create the foundation for success not only in real estate sales, but in life. Continue reading

Mortgage rates are headed up again on June CPI inflation report

Inflation moved away from Fed’s 2 percent target for the second month in a row, with the cost of goods and services rising 2.7 percent from a year ago, up from 2.3 percent in April. Continue reading