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4 ways brokerages build resilient, high-performing agents 

Jul 24, 2025

As a broker, Thomas Mallette writes, it's up to you to walk the walk with your agents, providing the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed.

Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales

Jul 24, 2025

Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6 percent annually. Experts attributed the drop to mortgage rates as the primary cause.

Why collaboration and cooperation are the future of real estate

Jul 24, 2025

In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive and sane. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively.

Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients

Jul 24, 2025

In Part 4 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that's specific to the requirements of high-profile clients.

Desperately seeking an AI bestie? How to protect your professional image from AI companion risks

Jul 24, 2025

Adopt these practices to harness the potential benefits of AI tools while proactively protecting your invaluable professional persona from the array of privacy and security dangers.

Stop telling agents what to say. Teach them how to talk instead

Jul 24, 2025

Troy Palmquist talks with Justin Benson, founder of Shilo AI, about how personalized, consistent coaching can make agents more effective.

The 15 priciest home sales of 2025 so far are pretty huge

Jul 24, 2025

Properties on this year's list reaffirm that ultra-luxury buyers have little concern over owning homes in areas prone to natural disasters since they have the means to rebuild, if necessary.

NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses ‘3-way agreement’ lawsuit

Jul 23, 2025

The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the three-way agreement.

Higher rates aren’t stopping homebuyers from bargain hunting

Jul 23, 2025

Purchase loan requests are up 3 percent from a week ago and 22 percent from last year even as mortgage rates climb to highest level in four weeks, Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows.

In the World of AI, Are Designations Dead?

Jul 23, 2025

“Do I still need to invest in an expensive designation course when AI can generate a three-day crash course on everything from negotiating to social media marketing?” Join Craig Rowe and Toby Schifsky as they delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of professional development education and how AI is significantly expanding the concept of “just-in-time” […]

Meet Lucy, an AI assistant that’s ‘all about empowering’ agents

Jul 23, 2025

Rechat wants agents to lean on AI like Lucy to improve their value proposition to consumers and make better use of the powerful tools software companies are building for them

Inventory’s up, but buyers aren’t biting as June sales slide again

Jul 23, 2025

Existing-home sales declined by 2.7 percent from May 2025 but held steady compared to one year ago. Mortgage rates and high home prices continue to dissuade potential buyers.