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The dual benefits of all-cash home sales and moving prior to selling

Nov 26, 2024

Whether you're a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your strategy when working with buyers, New American Funding's Rick Arvielo writes.

10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate business

Nov 26, 2024

From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons.

Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?

Nov 26, 2024

Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, it's unlikely that office conversions will solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new. In some cases, however, it makes sense.

NAR’s settlement is up for final approval. Here’s why that matters

Nov 26, 2024

The National Association of Realtors settlement became the inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in living memory. A judge is now expected to approve the deal Tuesday afternoon.

Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play

Nov 26, 2024

Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes.

CoStar-owned UK portal accused of making ‘misleading’ traffic claims

Nov 25, 2024

The portal wars in the UK are heating up, as CoStar-owned portal OnTheMarket (OTM) fights accusations of using "misleading" traffic data to dethrone competitor Zoopla as the second-most trafficked home search site in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The portal wars are ‘like chess without a checkmate’: DelPrete

Nov 25, 2024

While portals spend billions to win their wars, Mike DelPrete questions whether it's possible for anyone to win on the ultimate metric: revenue.

Buyer-broker agreement may limit how brokers compete, DOJ warns

Nov 25, 2024

Ahead of a final Nov. 26 approval hearing on NAR's proposed class-action settlement, DOJ lawyers narrowed in on a provision requiring written agreements between buyers and agents before tours.

After accident, Utah Realtor raises alarm over kids at home showings

Nov 25, 2024

Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. buys large stake in former Versace Mansion

Nov 25, 2024

Floyd Mayweather Jr. will assume the majority of Eli Gindi's interest in the mansion, located at 1116 Ocean Drive, for an undisclosed amount, according to sources.

The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title

Nov 25, 2024

The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency's New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman.

Lesson Learned: Stay on top of the latest news in your market

Nov 25, 2024

Learn how NYC associate broker Maria Daou combines in-depth knowledge with personalized service to make a lasting impression on clients.