Supercharge Your Business for a New Era of Real Estate

Change is no longer on the horizon. It’s here. Now more than ever, RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange is a can’t-miss gathering of more than 400 of the industry’s most powerful residential real estate decision-makers. Join us on September 4 – 6 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., where 100 of… […]

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What Has NAR Advocacy Done for Me Lately? Part 1

How is NAR advocacy working for members? In part one of a two-part conversation, the hosts discuss NAR’s legislative successes and ongoing policy fights. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Lake Home vs. Beach House: Pros and Cons of Each

When choosing a dream vacation home or a permanent residence, deciding between a lake house and a beach house is a common dilemma. If you have vacationed and enjoyed both, the decision could be challenging. Sometimes, when vacationing in either location for a short period, you may not think about the long-term consequences of ownership.… […]

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NEXT WEEK: Brokers Share Strategies for Real Estate’s New Landscape

Top row, left to right: John Featherston, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Lennox Scott; Bottom row, left to right: Rod Messick, Barbara Betts, Terrie O’Connor Amid a cascade of lawsuit settlements and forthcoming rule changes that stand to disrupt the real estate playing field, brokerage leaders are striving to stay ahead of the fast and furious pace of… […]

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Social Skills: How to Refocus Your Social Media Marketing if TikTok Gets Banned

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 the TikTok ban looms—with the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act now signed into law and in motion—there’s many in the real estate industry that… […]

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Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Worth Doing

In today’s eco-conscious environment, energy efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a property’s standout feature. As a real estate agent, I witness first-hand how homeowners and buyers prioritize sustainability, driving demand for green improvements. This shift isn’t just ethical; it’s economical. Investments in energy-efficient home improvements, such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, solar panels and Energy… […]

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 25, 2024

Mortgage interest rates for the week sit at an average of 7.17%, and may show little dramatic downward movement any time soon. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Newsmakers Spotlight: Ryan Davis at the Forefront of DEI Education, Ensuring Equity Across the Industry

Ryan Davis, vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), has evolved into a leader that over 1.5 million members across over 1,000 state and local REALTOR® associations turn to for strategy and guidance. His drive and determination to shape an equally represented real estate industry is a… […]

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Social Skills: What’s Up With WhatsApp Business? 3 Ways This App Can Help You Connect With Clients

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. It’s 2024, and today’s buyers and sellers are a mobile-first demographic, always looking to their phones to research, explore and connect. Communicating with your clients effectively can make… […]

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How to Triple Your Company Profits Through Recruiting

As a real estate broker, the need for growth and new top-line revenue is never-ending. One powerful strategy to achieve these goals is by recruiting new agents who can become an integral part of your team. Not only does this approach help grow company dollars, but it enables you to give yourself a well-deserved pay… […]

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