Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

Fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage is celebrating its 10 th anniversary by announcing that it has surpassed 20,000 agents. Thank you to our agents and Real employees who come to work each day committed to creating a different type of real estate experience. At Real, we believe that ‘we’ are bigger than ‘me’.

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

Theres no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finding the right transaction management software for your real estate business. Whether youre running a large brokerage, managing a small team or working on your own, the right transaction management platform can take the worry out of compliance and lighten your workload.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Keller Williams Realty has launched a real estate assistant that is powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI) and is trained on the company’s proprietary models, systems, books and training resources. “We We’re committed to rolling out features that save agents time and money.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. LCA’s tagline is “exploring the science of real estate,” and you’ll find plenty of advice about technology here. Join Real Estate Mastermind 5.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Dallas-based United Real Estate has joined the cohort of brokerage defendants who have settled the commission lawsuits. On Tuesday, United Real Estate announced that it had reached a nationwide settlement in the Gibson commission lawsuit. As part of the settlement, United will pay $3.7

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here’s our complete guide to sending and receiving real estate referrals and earning more money this year. We’ll break down everything you need to know about real estate referral fees, including how they work, typical referral fee rates, how to draft and manage referral agreements, and how to develop a successful referral network.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Sure, your real estate landing pages look great — but do they convert? A good real estate website includes more than just drool-worthy images of homes priced to sell. Most importantly, your website should be designed with prospective clients in mind, giving them the exact information they need and steps to get in touch.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Youve likely heard about real estate teams and how they can impact your career but what exactly are they, and why are so many agents joining or building teams? Its important to understand how real estate teams work for you to decide whether its the right career move for you. How do real estate teams work?

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Real Brokerage has expanded its footprint into the Richmond, Virginia , area. Nicole Reed Real Estate & Associates is joining Real, bringing an eight-agent team that serves not only Richmond but the Virginia markets of Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and Hampton Roads, in addition to Atlanta.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2024

What’s the secret to nurturing leads and turning them into loyal clients? As your real estate business expands, nurturing your growing client base inevitably leads to a need for improved communication. Below, we take a deep dive into the best real estate CRM solutions for solo agents, teams and brokerages.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A second home seller in Nevada has filed a lawsuit alleging that real estate industry players in the state have colluded to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. The copycat commission lawsuit was filed on Friday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas by Nevada home seller Angela Boykin.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage is launching a luxury division , according to an announcement on Wednesday. Real Luxury , as the division will be known, will focus on helping luxury agents and teams, as well as their exclusive clients. Nartey also serves as Real’s national growth leader.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Want a killer real estate website? Today’s real estate website builder offers a turnkey, easy-to-use solution to help build your brand, market your business and generate more (and better) leads. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. Here our our picks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The leaves are starting to turn, kids are back in school, and the fall real estate market is in full swing. We’ve compiled our top Halloween real estate marketing ideas as a fun way to spice up your lead generation and set yourself apart from your competitors. Give out branded candy to neighbors No tricks, just treats!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating challenges in real estate brokerage requires a deep understanding of the industry. Recently, I had a conversation in which I put on my broker hat, discussed common hurdles faced by brokerages today, and explored potential solutions. Chris Heller is president of Movoto.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Our comprehensive guide to the best real estate marketing tools provides you with a helpful assortment of easy-to-use, effective marketing products to turn your business into a revenue engine in 2024. We know — you didn’t get into real estate for the love of marketing or tech.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s a phrase we often hear, but its importance cannot be overstated in the real estate business. As the CEO of a multi-state real estate brokerage , I have witnessed firsthand the importance of this principle. Remember, your worth is non-negotiable in real estate or any other field.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Confusion and chaos are still a reality for some real estate professionals in the wake of the NAR settlement-mandated business practice changes, but preparation has been key to minimizing the negative impacts. Although the world didn’t end for the real estate industry on Aug.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It’s a weird time to be a real estate agent , and I see it all around me here in the Denver metro. Brokers who rode the proverbial wave of real estate during the pandemic and have now had to reroute or pivot to figure out how to navigate a market that was once boasting the lowest rates in decades are disoriented.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Brokerages are scrambling to adapt to the post-settlement landscape of real estate, and more of them are turning to the same method for growing their headcount — acquiring new teams. The addition of teams is an efficient way for major brokerages to bolster agent counts and boost sales volumes on their income statements.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Next year, real estate brokers and team leaders can adapt, innovate and truly thrive in the new market. Here’s four strategies for leaders looking to maximize growth and position their brokerages and teams for success. With the election behind us, the industry is refocused on building momentum and driving growth in 2025.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Despite 2025 housing market predictions changing fast , there are still key themes and trends for real estate leaders to watch to best serve their clients and business. 26 in Dallas to hear her full session on real estate brokerage economics.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is fitting that the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are the backdrop for the final two weeks leading up to when the real estate industry will undergo its largest structural change in decades — a feat of near-Olympic proportions. Training on forms has been a central focus of brokerages across the country.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

On Monday, the independent brokerage announced that it had acquired Springfield, Massachusetts-based Sears Real Estate. Founded in 1971 by Paul Sears, Sears Real Estate is owned and operated by the family of current National Association of Realtors president Kevin Sears. Based in Waltham, Mass.,

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Those too young to remember the wild west of real estate believe that real estate commissions have always been evenly split between seller’s and buyer’s agents, with each receiving a portion of the sale price. Yet, the complexity of real estate transactions lies beyond the initial online search.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

I have always believed that buyers’ and sellers’ broker commissions should be paid by their respective clients, either directly or through the transaction, providing complete transparency for all parties. Steve Baird is the President & CEO of Baird & Warner Real Estate.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Top-producing mega team PREMIERE Group is joining fast-growing firm The Real Brokerage , according to an announcement on Monday. His vision of building a tech-first, agent-centric brokerage aligns with our mission at Real. The Real Brokerage currently has over 13,000 agents across all 50 states. million.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

real estate scene with its rapid growth and increasing appeal to homebuyers. This inventory has only fueled competition among the city’s real estate professionals. million in sales to stand out in the Queen City’s real estate scene. As of Sept. million in annual sales. Click Here

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this weeks episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Tiffani Marroquin, head of growth and innovation for JPAR Real Estate. They discuss the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) for the real estate industry, as well as JPARs solutions designed to enhance agent and brokerage performance.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

I’m sharing a transformative announcement with you today, one that marks a new era for RealTrends and propels forward the vision of bringing transparency to what it means to be a top-performing real estate brokerage, team or agent. In real estate and data alike, clarity and trust are paramount.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this executive conversation, Laura O’Connor, President and COO of JPAR Real Estate Affiliated Network shares her insights on the role of the modern real estate professional. She believes the onus is on agents to “show up” for clients and communities rather than merely “showing off” past successes.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In 1983 Jim Campbell launched what is believed to be the first joint venture experiment between a real estate brokerage and a title and settlement firm. Campbell is now something of a JV guru, having completed over 80 joint ventures with real estate or lending firms. Image was created using MidJourney.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The Real Brokerage has scored a 13-for-1 deal. With the affiliation of the RealD2D Team, Real is adding 40 agents to its footprint in 13 different states, providing the company with the relatively rare opportunity to expand in more than one metropolitan area.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This is according to a study published earlier this week by real estate technology firm Clever Real Estate. Clever surveyed 516 real estate agents in late August and early September, after the changes were implemented on Aug.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

What has changed for real estate brokerages since then? 31, 2023, and has since reshaped the business practices for real estate brokerages and agents across the country. “I’m It’s been one year since the Sitzer/Burnett verdict was rendered in Missouri.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The Real Brokerage isn’t tapping the brakes on its rapid expansion. The ballooning agent count pushed brokerage revenue to $340 million, an 84% year-over-year improvement. We are investing [in title and mortgage] to drive revenue growth and to enhance the experience for clients,” chief financial officer Michelle Ressler said. “So,

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