Residential Real Estate
We Are United: How United Real Estate Took the Lead Among 100%-Commission Companies by Seeing Things Differently
United Real Estate: At a Glance Agent Count: 21,000 Offices: 159 States: 32 2023 Closed Transactions: 70,000 2023 Closed Sales Volume: $ 27.8 billion – No. 1 fastest-growing national real estate brokerage by revenue (Inc. 5000) – Among fastest-growing privately-held U.S. companies for the eighth year (Inc. 5000) – 8th largest real estate brokerage by […]
Fannie Mae: Most Consumers Remain ‘Apprehensive’ About Housing Market
Consumers reported significantly greater optimism about the future direction of mortgage rates, despite showing little change in overall home buying sentiment, according to Fannie Mae data. Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) for August increased 0.6 points to 72.1, up 5.2 points year over year. Fannie Mae added that a high of 39% of… […]
Team Tactics: Bringing Fall Marketing to Your Team
REALTORS® are no strangers to marketing—it being an essential part of growing your business. Seasonal marketing, however, is not always everyone’s cup of tea. While marketing a team can be a bit of a different animal, tactics like seasonal marketing are tried and true, and can’t be ignored. The power of seasonally marketing cannot be… […]
The January Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live
The January issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at United Real Estate’s thriving brokerage and exponential growth over the past decade. In addition, we introduce Heather Stenson, RISMedia’s 2024 Rookie of the Year winner, Buffini’s 17th annual Bold Predictions:… […]
National Association of Realtors® Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists
NAR Honors 2024 Good Neighbor Awards Finalists The Good Neighbor Awards underscore the profound impact real estate professionals provide in their communities beyond the transactions and titles. Media Contact: Spencer High 202-383-1051
PAR Slams NAR Intent to Revoke Charter Over ‘MLS Choice’ Issue
In an escalating dispute between the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Phoenix Association of REALTORS® (PAR) that seems to grow more intense by the day, NAR is now apparently planning action to revoke PAR’s charter over its refusal to cease and desist allowing agents and brokers to access listing services without NAR membership. In… […]
Leading Through Change
Strong leadership is critical where uncertainty and disruption have become the norm. The recent NAR lawsuit and broader industry challenges have placed new pressures on brokers and agents, making clear direction, transparency and trust the foundations of effective leadership. Leading through change requires a commitment to upholding values and a deep sense of empathy. Real… […]
Consumer Sentiment Rises for Fifth Straight Month in December
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index improved for the fifth consecutive month in December, rising about 3% to its highest reading in seven months. A surge in buying conditions for durables led Current Economic Conditions to soar more than 20%. Rather than a sign of strength, this rise in durables was primarily due to… […]
Phoenix Association of REALTORS® Ratchets Up Intensity in Conflict With NAR
In a letter to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) December 23, lawyers for the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® (PAR) said the organization will not accede to NAR’s demand to withdraw its new MLS Choice offering. “PAR has experienced more and more real estate professionals interested in obtaining the products and services they value for… […]
OneKey® MLS Reports Strong Housing Market for High-Value Transactions in New York
OneKey® MLS, serving the markets of New York’s Hudson River Valley to the Catskill Mountains, has announced new data for November 2024 reflecting continued strength in the housing market with higher-value transactions. In November, the regional single-family closed median sale price reached $ 700,000, a 7.7% increase from $ 650,000 in 2023, a press release […]