Rainmaker and Matchmaker: Team Leader Brings the Leads and Creates Clients for Life
Above, Allen Gammons Allen Gammons owned a small publishing company in Rhode Island when he began to invest in real estate—and became so fascinated by the process and possibilities that in 1992, he became a licensed agent. After testing his skills with a smaller company, he signed on with RE/MAX, where in 1995 he was… […]
Compass Suing NWMLS in Federal Court Over Antitrust Violations
In yet another legal development within the residential real estate industry, Compass on April 25 filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle over Northwest MLS’s (NWMLS) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), claiming that the brokerage-owned trade group has the most restrictive homeowner marketing rules in the country. The lawsuit was telegraphed previously… […]
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate Marks 25 Year Anniversary
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate has announced it is turning 25 this month, and is celebrating its anniversary throughout the year with a series of events and initiatives honoring the agents, staff, clients and communities that have contributed to its success. The company was established in April 2000 by Thad Wong and Mike Golden, according… […]
Your 15-Minute Fix for Real Estate Content Planning
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. In real estate, time is money. And if you ask any real estate agent why they don’t post on social media consistently, they will likely blame their lack… […]
New Program Launched to Help Florida’s Next Generation Afford Homeownership
Nestment and The Keyes Company, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, have announced the launch of NestGen, a free 5-week homebuying accelerator in Florida, to address the issue of housing affordability for first-time buyers. The move is the first regional partnership for the two companies. NestGen, now accepting applications, begins May… […]
Federal Judge Orders Halt of CFPB Layoffs Friday After Bureau Fires 80% of Staff, Reduces Enforcement Priorities
A federal judge has stepped in again to stop President Trump’s administration from firing more than 80% of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employees after the agency announced a drastic reduction to its mission and scope of work. Earlier this week, the bureau rescinded all existing enforcement and supervision priority documents to concentrate resources on… […]
Baby Boomers Back on Top as Largest Percentage of U.S. Homebuyers
Real estate agents should expect to work the most with older and experienced homebuyers, per the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report found that baby boomers have overtaken millennials, reclaiming the top spot as the largest share of homebuyers, outpacing younger generations. Millennials,… […]
Webinar Recap: Boosting Agent Performance With the Latest Tools and Technology
The latest RISMedia webinar—“Boosting Agent Performance With the Latest Tools and Technology”—panelists Jay Rooney, founder and CEO of DepositLink; Chip Murphy, vice president, Michael Saunders & Company; and Donny Samson, CEO of Samson Properties discussed how they’ve adapted to new technology tools, particularly artificial intelligence. The conversation ranges from general attitudes and approaches brokers should… […]
Nominations Open for RISMedia’s 2025 Rookie of the Year
Attention new agents and fans of new agents! RISMedia’s popular Real Estate Rookie of the Year contest is now accepting nominations for 2025. The deadline to nominate a deserving candidate is May 8, 2025. Nominate a Rookie! The 2025 Rookie of the Year award, designed to honor real estate professionals who are new to the… […]