by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Best Practices, Broker, Broker, Innovation, Latest News, Lead Story, Technology |
In early 2017, one of our upstart East Coast franchises, HomeSmart Realty Advisors in Philadelphia, adopted the phrase “No B.S.” (no broker splits) in their marketing to agents. This statement is powerful because it clearly summarizes the frustrations...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Best Practices, Broker, Latest News, Trending |
RISMedia’s 2017 Real Estate CEO Exchange From brands iconic in the industry to legacies with a regional stake, brokerages are pivoting, announcing fresher logos and made-over missions, all with an eye to the future while keeping its roots in tradition....
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Latest News, National, News |
On June 21, the Supreme Court issued its holding on South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., reversing a long-standing rule on online sales tax collection in a decision that’s a win for real estate, brick-and-mortar retailers and the states. The case dealt with whether...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News |
After a positive start to the summer, the confidence consumers have in housing is teetering, according to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) for July. At 86.5, the Index sunk 4.2 percentage points month-over-month, and 0.3 percentage points...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 12, 2018 | Industry News |
Pacific Union International has established a fund to honor the lives of Nashim Ghanadan, Floria and Navid Hakimi, and Scott and Lara Shepherd, who were killed in an August 5 plane crash in Southern California. Ghanadan, Floria Hakimi and Lara Shepherd worked together...