NWMLS is one of few MLSs that don’t allow coming soons. Redfin says that should change
Redfin veteran Joe Rath — now at parent Rocket — said his company "supports a seller’s choice in how their property is marketed." ...
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30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low
Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.30 percent, renewing hope in a more active spring homebuying season....
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Where the line meets between fiduciary duty and fair housing
When access to a home is filtered through limited showings, selective exposure or overly restrictive buyer criteria, the result is fewer opportunities for certain buyers to participate at all, new Inman contributor Colette Stevenson writes....
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Here’s what your 1st meeting with a buyer should look like
Your first meeting with a buyer is not a hurdle to get over, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the foundation of everything that comes next....
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Spring has sprung, but the inventory crunch is still in full swing
Frederick Warburg Peters looks at the spring market in New York City and the factors that are impacting inventory....
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Century 21 revisits ‘The Joy of Home’ in new marketing campaign
During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted "Color of Happiness," a sequel to the franchisor's hit 2024 commercial. ...
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Real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for $23M Ponzi scheme
Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for pushing fraudulent real estate investments and committing tax fraud....
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Exposed beams, Victorian style top Zillow’s buyer engagement index
Exposed beams bring a 20 percent boost in daily buyer engagement, according to Zillow's newly launched Buzz Index, which tracks clicks, saves and return visits across more than 600 home features and design styles.
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How ‘Owning Manhattan’s’ Peter Zeitzaff got an ‘Ivy League MBA’ in 3 months
Through persistence, hard work and mastering his craft, Peter Zaitzeff went from slinging burgers to the target of Ryan Serhant’s recruiting efforts. Here’s how he did it and what agents can learn. ...
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Why your best agents ignore your brokerage’s tech stack
If your top agents aren’t using your tech stack, it’s not a training, culture or communication problem, The Agency's Zane Burnett writes. It’s a product problem....
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