The follow-up mistake most agents make (and what AI won’t tell you)
Lead with consistency and authenticity to make your follow-up more effective and to ensure you're top-of-mind when it's time for a lead to transact, coach Darryl Davis writes....
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What does a new Fed chair mean for real estate agents?
With Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve chair, industry leaders share what his approach to monetary policy could mean for rates and affordability....
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The real estate brokerage model isn’t broken. It’s evolving
The brokerage model isn’t broken, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, but it is being tested, forcing all of us to focus on what actually matters and where we’re adding value....
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BrightMLS is latest to partner with Compass, expand nationwide
CEO Brian Donnellan confirms that Compass has committed to providing its nationwide listings data to the mega-MLS....
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New York City can’t afford to misread its own market
New Contributor Michael Rossi says affordable housing will not get a “foot in the door” with the proposed pied-à-terre tax revenue plan, while condo owners may try to swiftly “outfox” larger tax bills....
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Build, baby, build: C21 CEO Mike Miedler’s take on the Housing Act
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler said that regulating institutional investors won't do much for the market, but the Act's other provisions could change the game for homebuyers....
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Forget buyer’s market vs. seller’s market. 2026 is just plain weird
More deals are falling through, scams are rising and half of sellers won't budge. What top agents are really seeing in spring 2026....
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The Agency, rennie form exclusive new development partnership
The Agency has formed an exclusive partnership with rennie, a Vancouver-based real estate services firm, to offer developers a combined platform spanning pre-development strategy through final sellout....
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Mortgage applications up after buyers ‘shrugged off’ uncertainty
An uncertain economic landscape will likely have "consumers moving cautiously on big financial decisions," according to one economist....
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EXp CEO sees opening with legacy franchisees amid consolidation
“There are a lot of folks who woke up under new ownership,” eXp Realty CEO Pareja said, describing many brokerage leaders in the M&A moment....
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