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Latest updates show Matterport’s downmarket move no longer virtual

Oct 1, 2024

Digital twin creator Matterport introduced a new lineup of property marketing features to enrich its appeal as a more accessible resource for listing agents and brokers, including a de-furnishing tool and an artificial intelligence listing description tool.

Moreland Properties’ Sarah Railey on ‘Where do we go from here?’

Oct 1, 2024

Like a car that was going 100 mph and has slowed down to 70 mph, Moreland Properties COO and broker of record says it's "very healthy" that homes are taking a little longer to sell.

Where real estate’s major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy

Oct 1, 2024

Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But other see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue.

Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

Oct 1, 2024

Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields.

NAR faces a standoff over Clear Cooperation, Inman survey reveals

Oct 1, 2024

Nearly a hundred real estate professionals shared their thoughts on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy with Inman, revealing a schism between supporters and opponents of the controversial rule.

Here’s how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift

Oct 1, 2024

Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes.

Beyond business cards: How to master genuine networking

Oct 1, 2024

Organization and authenticity are key to effective networking. Broker and coach Zak Shellhammer offers tips for making connections count.

The art of time blocking: A business basic every agent must learn

Oct 1, 2024

An effective plan for time management allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you, both personally and professionally, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes.

Law professor creates contract with buyer interests in mind

Oct 1, 2024

University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier's sample form makes clear the buyer is on the hook for buyer broker compensation so long as they successfully close a deal.

Figure now using OpenAI’s GPT to speed HELOC doc review process

Sep 30, 2024

When combined with a newly launched chatbot powered by Google Gemini, Figure says AI-powered doc review will save $8 million while raising customer satisfaction scores.

Easing rates expected to boost California home sales 10.5% in 2025

Sep 30, 2024

The California Association of Realtors expects existing single-family home sales to reach more than 300K units by the end of 2025. Active inventory is due for a 10 percent boost as well.

Helene death toll surpasses 100; communities face tough rebuild

Sep 30, 2024

Some of the areas worst hit by the storm were in more remote western North Carolina mountain towns, like Asheville, where more than 40 people died, and where communities were cut off from cell and internet services, as well as water and power.