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Above (L-R): David Serle, Richard Haggerty, Tim Quirk and Tiffany Curry.  It’s been a little over a year since the August 17, 2024 implementation of the new NAR settlement rules that banned offers of compensation on the MLS and required touring agreements when working with prospects to better define a business relationship—changes the industry continues…

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Corcoran Group LLC has announced its international franchise expansion with the launch of Corcoran Fischer Properties, the brand’s first entry into Germany. Based in Frankfurt and led by Founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer, the firm will serve clients throughout the city.    “Frankfurt is a dynamic, international city with a thriving real estate market…

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The August edition of RISMedia’s Broker Confidence Index (BCI) came in at 5.6, up slightly from a 5.3 reading last month as real estate business leaders parse out rates, affordability and consumer behavior. The overwhelming concern among brokers centered on interest rates, with multiple respondents citing rates above 6% as the primary factor affecting their…

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Borrowers continue to benefit from lowering mortgage rates, as the average 30-year fixed has slid to an 11-month low. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26% a 9-basis-point decrease from last week’s average of 6.35%. “Mortgage rates decreased yet again this…

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More than ever both real estate agents and sellers are wondering whether or not open houses are necessary in today’s market. With all of the access homebuyers have to inventory online, the true freedom of attending open houses on their own time and being able to browse before they buy will never go away.  Open…

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Above, Stacie Staub and Madeline Linder Since launching West + Main in 2017, Stacie Staub and Madeline Linder have turned a bold vision into one of the most dynamic woman-owned brokerages in the country. Forgoing venture capital, the Denver-based co-founders have grown a design-forward, agent-first company that now includes more than 400 agents, multiple brands…

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Form Simplicity, a real estate transaction management solution created and owned by the Florida Realtors, has announced the nationwide launch of Sabal Sign, a built-in e-signature tool created exclusively for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition. The Sabal Sign technology, designed and developed by Florida Realtors’ own technology team, delivers unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and full…

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In a recent op-ed, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin compared NAR and MLSs to the NCAA in a strange analogy that dragged real estate into the world of college sports and NIL fights.  It’s a weird comparison, and it’s not the first time he’s floated an odd idea to stir things up. The problem with floating…

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2 Florida real estate markets are among top 25 most expensive in US, here's where  Naples Daily News

The American Real Estate Association (ARA) scored a major membership win with the addition of New York powerhouse brokerage Douglas Elliman—and its 6,600 agents—to the new trade group’s ranks. The move boosts membership to ARA, which now claims 26,600 total members, with the addition of Douglas Elliman agents, and also offers a significant tacit endorsement…

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In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Winning the Offer: Strategies for Securing Deals and Building Trust in Competitive Markets”—panelists John Newman, area director for Keller Williams Realty MD/DC region and vice president of growth for Keller Williams Capital Properties; Ryan Smith, senior business development executive for Homes.com; and Dana Hancock, Realtor® with RE/MAX Specialists, discuss the evolving…

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Bright MLS and Ocusell, a multi-MLS listing management platform, have formed a joint venture to co-develop and license advanced technology solutions and services for brokers, agents and MLSs nationwide. Products are expected to be available later this year.  Through the joint venture, brokers and agents will gain access to tools designed to manage and analyze…

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The little known commuter town now named 1 of best places to live with houses under £350K  My London

Corcoran makes key move in international expansion with new outpost in Europe’s finance hub  Inman

At Blueprint Vegas, NAR CEO Nykia Wright said she is currently working hard to regain the trust of both Realtors and consumers.

With the addition of affiliate Corcoran Fischer Properties, the luxury-focused firm now has a presence in Frankfurt, Germany, where the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bank are both headquartered.

Applying smart security protocols throughout every transaction is an essential part of your role as a real estate agent, new Inman contributor Samantha Simpson writes.

Learning to live in the gray area beyond the illusion of certainty, Dezireh Eyn writes, is one of the most important skills you can develop as a real estate leader.

Three luxury London neighbourhoods join the £1m house prices club  London Evening Standard