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Listing agents create the value, but who gets the opportunity?

Apr 23, 2026

If listings are the foundation of the real estate market, why are so many decisions being made without agent input? Robert Smith asks.

There are 2 kinds of agents. The market now prices them differently

Apr 23, 2026

Agents are experiencing a shift from being compensated for participating in the transaction to being compensated for how they shape the decisions that lead to it, broker-owner Deb Siefkin.

Brands by Integra enters Arizona with CITIEA partnership

Apr 23, 2026

Brands by Integra has acquired Phoenix brokerage CITIEA, marking the national network's first Arizona deal and the start of a planned southwest expansion. The partnership brings 72SOLD founder Greg Hague into a national listing strategy role and adds CITIEA's nearly 1,700 annual transactions and approximately $1 billion in volume to Brands by Integra's 18-state platform.

More than 1 in 3 homesellers is giving up a sub-5% rate this spring

Apr 23, 2026

More than a third of homesellers working with Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents hold mortgage rates below 5 percent and are still planning to list this spring, new survey data shows, an early sign the lock-in effect may be loosening.

Compass, C21: Consolidation must deliver real results

Apr 23, 2026

Compass and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value.

Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)

Apr 23, 2026

Property taxes are rising fast in 2026, shocking homeowners and straining budgets. Most still aren’t appealing their tax bills despite growing pressure.

NAR’s Yun has a new 2026 prediction: a slower, less certain market recovery

Apr 23, 2026

NAR's Lawrence Yun outlines a cautious 2026 housing market outlook, citing mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment as key forces shaping a slower, uncertain recovery.

How brokerage owners can optimize per-agent margins

Apr 23, 2026

Once recruiting is done, it's time for brokers to start looking at the amount of income they're making per agent, Joe Killinger writes.

From 1st call to closing: How to create a 5-star client journey 

Apr 22, 2026

Map your client's journey. Identify every moment of truth. And at every one, Darryl Davis writes, ask yourself: Does this feel like a 5-star experience?

Rezora IO wants to give real estate agents their time back

Apr 22, 2026

Founder Aidan Richards tells Troy Palmquist the company is not trying to replace the agent. It is trying to take one of the most repetitive, frustrating parts of the job and make it more scalable. 

Your real estate clients aren’t hiring you to be yourself

Apr 22, 2026

Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult.

FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

Apr 22, 2026

VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model.