Council of Multiple Listing Services hires Rene Galicia as its first COO

CMLS anticipates Galicia’s expertise in MLS policy will help guide members “through complex landscapes while championing transparency, efficiency, and pro-competitive practices.” Continue reading

Homebuyers out in force for a 2nd week as mortgage rates stabilize

With more homes to choose from, purchase loan applications were up 18 percent from a year ago last week as buyers forged ahead despite economic uncertainty. Continue reading

NAR chooses 8 firms to spur ‘digital transformation of real estate’

NAR’s for-profit investment arm Second Century Ventures selected Foyer, Guest House, Infinityy, NEO, Pitch59, Pixlmob, Tether RE and QwikFix to participate in REACH this year. 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

NAR’s new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour

The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego welcomes Brian Buffini

The real estate coaching icon joins to share his proven referral-driven growth strategies. Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

With new CEO, revamped OnTrack Agent modernizes coaching

In conjunction with Eleni Sommerschield’s appointment to CEO, OnTrack Agent is showcasing a revamped user experience that more clearly demonstrates its value proposition. Continue reading

10 things you should absolutely not let AI do for you

If you’re a real estate pro who leads with heart, hustle and actual human connection, Stacey Soleil shares the things you should handle yourself. Continue reading

Top 8 bogus or even deceptive things agents say to land a listing

With current listings well below average market numbers, some agents will say almost anything to land a listing. Team leader Carl Medford lists the top eight things listing agents might say or do to score a deal. Continue reading

Fathom Realty CEO says company will be ‘EBITDA positive’ in Q2

New Elevate program providing “concierge-level services” to agents is off to such a strong start that Fathom will temporarily suspend guidance while it reworks 2025 forecast. Continue reading