Broker Spotlight: Charlie Taylor and Jake Doilney, The Agency Park City

Learn how a former pro golfer and a lifelong real estate developer joined forces to share their love of Park City's lifestyle and culture with clients.

The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear

Knowing and acting on what you need to hear, Jimmy Burgess writes, instead of what you want to hear, is key to growing and optimizing your professional performance.

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event.

Fed stays put but is prepared to hike rates one more time this year

Treasury yields, a barometer for mortgage rates, barely budged Wednesday as bond market investors look ahead to next year when the Fed is expected to start bringing short-term rates back down.

Top-producing LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance members earned $8.53B

The third annual Top Producers list honors 388 agents and team leaders who raked in $8.53 billion in 2023 alone, reflecting the growing influence of LGBTQ+ agents in the industry, the Alliance says.

Demand for purchase loans picks up, but so do mortgage rates

Applications for FHA mortgages and conforming loans backed by Fannie and Freddie were up last week, even as rates crept back toward 2023 highs registered in August.

Homebuilder confidence tanks as mortgage rates rise

Builder sentiment for newly built single-family homes slid five points to a score of 45, the second straight month of steep decreases.

Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you

Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian's Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions.

Alex Vidal shares his journey from secretary to ERA brand president

Newly minted ERA Brand President Alex Vidal shares insight into his first 100 days at the helm, what ERA's "magic" is, and how his first job as a secretary prepared him to lead a brokerage.

A story from ‘The Brady Bunch’ house: None of the appliances work

The kitchen may look groovy, but none of the appliances in "The Brady Bunch" replica house are functional, new homeowner Tina Trahan learned shortly after acquiring the property. Fortunately, she couldn't care less.

The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?

Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with the typical seller hosting only one open house event. However, data shows the current downturn could breathe new life into the practice.

CRMLS partners with CubiCasa to proliferate industry with floor plans

Inman learned in a Sept. 19 press release that California Regional MLS will add the digital floor plan creation software to its list of preferred providers.

Thad Wong: 2 is better than 1 when it comes to brokerage presidencies

Christie's International Real Estate co-CEO Thad Wong and newly appointed co-President Natalie Hamrick revealed to Intel the strategic thinking behind its executive shakeup earlier this week.

Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Austin affiliate

The new affiliate is owned and operated by Jerry Mooty, Jr., with Romeo Manzanilla serving as COO and broker of record. The location builds upon Christie's existing presence in the Texas markets of Dallas and Houston.

No more ‘business as usual’: Here’s what NAR needs to change next

Pam O'Connor retired as CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by the National Association of Realtors. In this op-ed, she shares her thoughts on the organization, its business model, and makes the case for what else needs to change.

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