To improve retention and productivity, set clear goals and metrics that keep agents on track without micromanaging, strengthening overall team performance.
New federal rules allow lower-cost roof coverage and ease condo standards, which may reduce premiums but leave buyers paying more after damage.
Falling mobile home prices and strong Florida inventory give agents another path for buyers priced out of traditional homes, a Realtor.com study found.
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.
NAR reaffirmed support for MLS transparency as portals expand “coming soon” listings, raising questions about how pre-market strategies fit within existing rules.
AI tools may streamline transactions, but most buyers and sellers still use agents, as local expertise and negotiation skills remain hard to replace.
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.
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.
Florida sellers could see higher prices and quicker sales by listing in early to mid-April. Here’s why timing your listing could make a difference this spring.
National pending home sales rose 1.8%, with Florida metros like Jacksonville and Miami posting strong gains, signaling steady demand and more closings ahead.
