Generic outreach and unclear targeting often lead to silence. Focus on specific audiences, natural conversations and personalization to keep prospects engaged.
A federal court vacated FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Anti‑Money Laundering rule, pausing reporting tied to cash deals. An appeal could bring it back.
New federal rules allow lower-cost roof coverage and ease condo standards, which may reduce premiums but leave buyers paying more after damage.
To improve retention and productivity, set clear goals and metrics that keep agents on track without micromanaging, strengthening overall team performance.
Falling mobile home prices and strong Florida inventory give agents another path for buyers priced out of traditional homes, a Realtor.com study found.
NAR reaffirmed support for MLS transparency as portals expand “coming soon” listings, raising questions about how pre-market strategies fit within existing rules.
The U.S. housing shortage reached 4.03M units as construction lags demand. Nearly 2M young adults remain priced out, delaying homeownership and household formation.
AI tools may streamline transactions, but most buyers and sellers still use agents, as local expertise and negotiation skills remain hard to replace.
Higher mortgage rates are pushing some buyers toward ARMs for lower upfront costs, but future rate changes could raise payments if rates don’t fall.
New home sales fell 17.6% in January nationally, but the South saw a 4.1% yearly gain. Builders are using incentives to offset affordability pressures.
