The first impression buyers get often determines whether they’ll even step through the front door. While homeowners focus on interior renovations, the exterior plays a huge role in its market value. Dale Smith, founder of Fence Guru, knows firsthand how outdoor neglect affects property appeal. He offers affordable solutions for six of the most obvious…
Above (L-R): Jerry Braklow, Rob Hill and Monet Deshler. Rob Hill, Platinum Realty Director of Growth and Market Development Jerry Braklow, SunWest Operating Principal and Platinum Realty Luxury Ambassador Monet Deshler, SunWest Broker and Partner Kansas City, Missouri https://www.MoveWithPlatinum.com Region served: Kansas City and major Midwest markets in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma Years…
Above, from left: Colette Stevenson, Holly Mabery, Marco Fregenal, Art Carter and Charlie Oppler. Photo by AJ Canaria. In a panel discussion during RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange last week, top-level industry executives focused on the complexities and challenges surrounding the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP). They debated its effectiveness in ensuring transparency and trust…
Pop quizzes are never much fun for students. Luckily, adults don’t have to worry about them. Or do they? Well, real estate agents do, because things have changed over the years. The days when almost every buyer automatically took a 30-year mortgage are pretty much over. Now, not only are there all kinds of mortgage…
Above, Jason Haber Back in January of last year, with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) confronting multiple issues, Mauricio Umansky, a celebrity agent in Los Angeles, and Jason Haber, an agent with Compass in New York, announced their plan to start a new organization, the American Real Estate Association, with the intent of offering…
In a September 5 report on job growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August, a significant slowdown, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3%—a sign that the economy is rapidly cooling as global tariffs put pressure on U.S. businesses. The report included a downward revision…
Bright MLS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service, has launched Bright Solutions, a suite of six technology products designed to address common industry needs and help brokers, agents, associations and MLSs meet the challenges of a rapidly changing real estate landscape. The initial suite includes tools for listing management, media coordination, broker administration, team collaboration,…
The sentence you’re reading right now? Not only did I write it, but I composed this one as well! In fact, the whole story that follows was 100% brain-generated, without the slightest use of AI. Up to very recently all AI might have meant to me was Acquired Information. Not that I couldn’t have employed…
Above, Carrie Wheeler Opendoor, the e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, announced on August 15 that effective immediately, the Board has appointed Shrisha Radhakrishna as president and interim leader. Carrie Wheeler, Opendoor’s current CEO and chair of the board, has made the decision to step down from her roles with the company, also effective…
You’re showing a home to a married couple serious about buying. It’s all perfectly pleasant as you go room to room, when out of nowhere their voices rise slightly and they begin arguing. Nothing overly dramatic, but the vibe has taken a turn for the worse. Are you ready for what may happen if things…
Buyers are purchasing more than just a home when they sign their final offer—they’re buying into the entire neighborhood, so it’s a good idea to get acquainted with it yourself to highlight all of its features to potential buyers. Read more.
