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What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest
Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently.
Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief.
Despite its record length, Trump’s State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a one-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or the inventory crisis.
Rechat and Canva partner with new integration feature (EXCLUSIVE)
With the integration, Rechat will provide Canva directly with brokerage listing details, making the creation of marketing materials for agents and properties on the platform seamless.
How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year
On this episode, Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends.
Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties.
The retirement conversation that instantly elevates your authority
Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market.
CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy
CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025.
90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here’s how to keep going
New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast.
Revolution next: What ICNY 2026 reveals about real estate’s future
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity.
EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025
EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses.
Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first.
Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth
S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market's struggle to settle into a new normal.
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets.
Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions
The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com.
Stuck in a rut? Pros urge agents to do lead gen with a human touch
With AI ubiquitous today, personal touch matters more now than ever before. And it can make all the difference when it comes to breaking out of a dry spell.
NAR Code of Ethics Articles and SOPs new agents overlook most
You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it's where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes.
It’s not a culture problem. It’s a leadership problem
Culture isn’t what you say you value, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s what your real estate team experiences when you’re not in the room.