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Real estate licensing should require blackbelt-level mastery

Jun 5, 2025

If departments of real estate across the country were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education and certification with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes.

Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5

Jun 5, 2025

Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven't.

Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target

Jun 4, 2025

Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday.

Dip in mortgage rates doesn’t do much to excite homebuyers

Jun 4, 2025

While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin reporting an unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts.

Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap

Jun 4, 2025

Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets.

Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others

Jun 4, 2025

Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached.

Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting

Jun 4, 2025

With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month.

Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat

Jun 4, 2025

During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI.

DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

Jun 4, 2025

The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action.

What’s your elevator pitch to ‘I found it on Zillow’ buyers? Pulse

Jun 4, 2025

Some buyers believe they know everything about pricing and processes because of the time they've spent online. How do you sell them on your value?

5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Jun 4, 2025

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes.

10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 

Jun 4, 2025

The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity.