Resources

Competing philosophies, exclusive listings and the consumer trust tipping point

Jul 10, 2025

Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals' role in the homeownership journey.

7 steps to reset and rebuild when your team loses a rainmaker

Jul 10, 2025

If you've designed a business that relies on just one person (even if it's you), luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to know what to do if that person is no longer producing at the same level.

What you focus on flourishes: Intentional growth for life

Jul 10, 2025

Your energy goes where your attention flows, so what are you feeding? Debra Trappen wraps up her Lead with Fire series with inspiration for the journey ahead.

7 ways to generate high-intent leads (without paying a dime)

Jul 10, 2025

You don’t need to feed the machine to succeed, coach Darryl Davis writes. You just need a smart lead-gen strategy, a service-first mindset and a little hustle.

Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything

Jul 10, 2025

Melanie Klein profiles Compass' Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence.

Teams Spotlight: Ricardo Rodriguez and Associates

Jul 10, 2025

Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences.

Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR

Jul 10, 2025

In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of "posturing" to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings.

Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped

Jul 9, 2025

Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August.

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

Jul 9, 2025

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family.

New rules for Fannie, Freddie credit scoring are stumping lenders

Jul 9, 2025

Mortgage giants allegedly weren't informed in advance that they'd be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work.

American Real Estate Association partners with RLTYco

Jul 9, 2025

With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services.

Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group

Jul 9, 2025

The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass.