Residential Real Estate

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

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CRMLS CEO Hones in on ‘Mandatory Submission’ Amid Clear Cooperation Pressure

Above, Art Carter As the Clear Cooperation Policy became a nexus of controversy and debate last year, with a plethora of brokers, CEOs and everyday agents across the country weighing in, maybe more notable than any of the folks who spoke out in favor (or against) the policy were those who didn’t say anything at… […]

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With Ban Looming, TikTok Real Estate Stars Speak on How to Prepare

Update: On Friday, January 17, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (which had heard oral arguments on the legality of the TikTok ban a week prior) decided in a unanimous ruling to uphold the law, writing that the law does not constitute a First Amendment violation and that Congress’ national security concerns are “well-supported.” The court’s… […]

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Darryl Davis: Leading the Year of the Skilled Agent in 2025

Above: A force in real estate for over 40 years, Davis is on a mission to elevate an entire industry.  When Darryl Davis steps into the spotlight—whether on a conference stage for a client event, on one of his Monday Motivation coaching calls, or hosting his free Wednesday training sessions that are open to all… […]

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Final Offer Launches ‘PX,’ Private Exclusive Listings Channel for Properties Not Yet on MLS

Final Offer has announced the launch of Private Exclusive Listings (PX), a new feature that allows agents to share off-market and pre-market properties within their brokerage and directly with clients via a private channel, providing early access to properties before they’re publicly listed on the MLS. Private Exclusive Listings are off-market or pre-market properties and… […]

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Offerpad Introduces PriceLock to Help Homeowners ‘Lock In’ Final Selling Price

Offerpad has announced the launch of PriceLock, a service that “locks in” the homeowner’s final selling price at contract signing and protects against unexpected price reductions later, the company noted. How it works: Request an offer: Sellers request an offer and receive an estimated cash offer within minutes Schedule an inspection: Sellers can schedule their… […]

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MLS PIN Says DOJ Rejected NAR Settlement Amendments

In pursuit of a separate settlement agreement in a long-running commission lawsuit, homesellers suing Massachusetts-based MLS PIN over commission practices said their discussions with Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers in the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) agreement have not been fruitful. According to a court filing, the MLS PIN plaintiffs reached out… […]

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Social Skills: The Basics of Building a Social Media Marketing Plan

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. As we shift into 2025, and the digital world continues to grow and change, social media is undeniably still one of the most influential marketing tools for real… […]

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5 Tips for Reaching out to New Clients in the New Year

An easy New Year’s resolution for any agent is to find more clients or close more sales in 2025 than they did in 2024. But how do you turn this goal into action, and then, results? Reaching out to past clients is often a good idea, but be careful that this strategy doesn’t become a… […]

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Weichert Holds Training Program for Affiliates, Contributes to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) has announced that it welcomed nearly 50 Weichert® affiliated brokers, owners and managers to its Leadership Academy last month in Orlando, held at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The multi-day Leadership Academy is a top-level training program that focuses on teaching the Weichert pillars for building… […]

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