by | Jun 13, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Most have heard the adage that “time is money,” but how often are agents asked how much their time is worth? That may be a question that buyer agents are forced to ponder and answer in real time, given the scrutiny that the value of buyer agency has been under in...
by | Jun 13, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
In the competitive world of real estate, many of us find ourselves stuck in a particular phase of our careers. Known as the mid-career plateau, this stage sees agents closing between $5.1 million and $15 million in annual production. Despite being a significant...
by Beth McGuire | Jun 12, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
The Federal Reserve stood firm again, leaving its benchmark rate unchanged at its current 23-year high after the Fed’s two-day meeting concluded Wednesday. Meanwhile, the central bank signaled a more tepid approach to rate cuts this year than investors had hoped for....
by | Jun 12, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
In a move designed to help military service members, veterans and eligible spouses stay competitive in the current housing market, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Tuesday that it will temporarily allow VA borrowers to pay their own buyer agent fees...
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Tech, Technology |
Client loyalty is the cornerstone of a successful business, especially in the real estate industry. It’s the key to retaining clients over several years between transactions, and it presents the greatest opportunity for long-term growth. Moreover, the right...
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
MLS PIN, the Massachusetts-based listing service that has become a focal point of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) interest in real estate commission practices, yesterday filed its long-awaited response to antitrust regulators as it urged a federal judge to reject...