Tag: Real Estate Agents

EXIT Realty partners with earnest money collection platform

EXIT Realty Corp. International and Earnnest, a digital app that handles earnest money collections, announced a partnership on Tuesday that is designed to create more seamless and secure real estate transactions. The Earnnest platform offers a user-friendly and fully digital fund transfer process for home purchase transactions. It is designed to enhance transparency for all [...]read moreEXIT Realty partners with earnest money collection platform

Majority of recent homebuyers have regrets: survey

A report released this week by St. Louis-based Clever Real Estate found that recent homebuyers, as well as people who are considering a home purchase in the next year, are experiencing a laundry list of difficulties. Last month, Clever surveyed a total of 920 Americans about their views of the home purchase process and real [...]read moreMajority of recent homebuyers have regrets: survey

Rental properties can help agents build a sphere of influence

Since its launch in 2016, RentSpree has served 1.1 million rental units across the country, according to Lucarelli. Miami-based Realtor Yansey Valdes entered the real estate industry in 2010 and found success by focusing on rentals. Starting with no network or clear strategy for generating income, Valdes joined Rent 1 Sale 1 Realty in Fort [...]read moreRental properties can help agents build a sphere of influence

reAlpha launches AI-powered buyers’ agent chatbot

Real estate technology company reAlpha Tech Corp. launched Claire, a generative artificial intelligence-powered, zero-commission buyers’ agent chatbot, the company announced on Wednesday. Claire boasts a conversational interface to guide users through every step of the homebuying journey, from property search to deal closing. The tool helps match buyers with the ideal property while providing insights [...]read morereAlpha launches AI-powered buyers’ agent chatbot

Former Keller Williams agents continue their legal actions 

Keller Williams was named to an additional class-action lawsuit on Thursday that, like other recent cases, takes issue with alterations made to the brokerage’s profit-sharing program. In the past few weeks, 13 agents formerly affiliated with Keller Williams — Jerri Moulder, David Bueker, Robert Hill, Kevin Ortiz, Edward Fordyce, Paul Davis, Penny Alper, Jana and [...]read moreFormer Keller Williams agents continue their legal actions 

The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Launched in the fourth quarter of 2023, Real-Finity Mortgage LLC has already funded more than $13 million in mortgages in Texas, California and Florida, with plans to expand to other markets in the U.S, according to the company. It has a small team of about 26 people and more are expected to join in the [...]read moreThe ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Real estate agents, are you a text offender?

Are you tired of your text messages causing more confusion than closings in the real estate world? Wondering if you may have offended a prospect? Curious why you’re being ghosted at times? We’ve curated the ultimate guide to texting etiquette for agents. From dodging grammatical gaffes to perfecting your timing, these ten rules are your [...]read moreReal estate agents, are you a text offender?

Stellar MLS extends its partnership with AI provider Lundy

Stellar MLS, the third-largest MLS in the country, has expanded its partnership with artificial intelligence company Lundy Inc., Stellar announced on Thursday. Powered by Amazon’s Alexa products, Lundy offers a voice-activated property search engine, allowing real estate professionals and homebuyers to navigate home listings using their voice. Lundy’s “Finding Homes” feature will be accessible to [...]read moreStellar MLS extends its partnership with AI provider Lundy

NAR alternative now has 3,800 members 

R New York, a brokerage boasting approximately 800 agents, has joined the American Real Estate Association, an alternative to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), according to The Real Deal. The American Real Estate Association’s membership increased by nearly 30% after the absorption of R New York members, bringing the total to roughly 3,800 members. [...]read moreNAR alternative now has 3,800 members 

Heartland MLS joins forces with Down Payment Resource

Kansas City-based Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has announced a strategic integration with Down Payment Resource (DPR) to enhance accessibility to homeownership for residents across the Greater Kansas City area. DPR, known in the housing industry for its database and homebuyer assistance program solutions, will provide support to Heartland MLS’s network of 12,000 agents. The [...]read moreHeartland MLS joins forces with Down Payment Resource