How one Realtor turns everyday relationships into a steady source of sales by setting clear expectations for referrals.
Veronica Figueroa once had three people answering her emails. Then she tried an AI assistant that filters the fluff, drafts replies and mimics her tone. Now, email takes 20 minutes a day—and she’s got her time (and privacy) back.
In the South, existing-home sales climbed 1.6% in September and nearly 7% year-over-year, outpacing other regions as lower mortgage rates improved affordability.
Rising rents and stagnant wages have pushed more young adults to live with their parents – up 6.3% in a decade – as affordability and housing supply tighten.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Driven in part by recent lows in mortgage rates, Sept. existing single-family home sales up 13.6% YoY; condo-townhouse sales up 8%.
Homes with pre-sale improvements sell 72% faster, experts say, as agents focus on helping sellers boost appeal and profits instead of chasing new leads.
NAR says it supports new technology like Zillow’s ChatGPT integration as long as it follows MLS rules and data license agreements.
With rate cuts expected, homeowners weigh HELOCs for flexibility or fixed loans for stability as they consider tapping record home equity levels.
Many new agents announce their careers, then fade from view. Experts say success comes from visibility and showing up consistently.
The Supreme Court declined to review a case against NAR’s former “no commingling” rule, letting stand rulings that supported NAR’s position.
