Above, a screenshot from one of Homes.com’s new ads featuring Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame and SNL’s Heidi Gardner. During one of America’s most enduring traditions, Super Bowl Sunday, Homes.com plans to make history, regardless of who takes home the championship trophy. Through four commercials reaching some 113 million viewers, the rapidly ascending real…
Above, Ryan Schneider and Sue Yannaccone With Aug. 17 in the rearview mirror, real estate professionals are now navigating a new era of real estate—one they’ve been preparing for since the NAR practice changes came about as a result of last year’s legal settlement. In an effort to help agents and brokers transition into this…
A longstanding practice, the very concept of buyer agency—and the value buyer’s agents bring to the home-buying journey—is being challenged within the industry today. As practice changes required under the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Settlement Agreement go into effect this month (as of press time), Realtor.com is doubling down on its commitment to not…
Navigating tectonic technology shifts and proactively innovating for the future, for the last 40-plus years, real estate software company FBS has been laser-focused on serving MLSs (multiple listing services) with technology. On a mission to keep MLS subscribers in the driver’s seat with a number of industry-first innovations under their belt, FBS continues to lead…
On a mission to move the MLS industry forward and put the power back in the hands of brokers, REsides is riding the wave of momentum that was set in motion with the launch of its revolutionary equity-ownership model for members. Introduced in 2021, the MLS model is pioneering new ground for the real estate…
Given the myriad challenges that defined the 2023 real estate market, from low inventory to mortgage rates surging to a 23-year high—and everything in between—it’s not surprising that existing-home sales, measuring 4.09 million, sank to their lowest level in 30 years. With a lack of inventory plaguing markets across the board, and homeowners holding onto…
Above, Paul Boomsma, left with Diane Turton Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®’s (LeadingRE) 2024 Conference Week kicked off on Weds., Feb. 27 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with an inspiring general session—bringing together some of the brightest minds in the business to uncover the possibilities that exist in today’s challenging environment…
Above: Standing (left to right): Peggy Pratt and Michelle Fermin, CENTURY 21 North East. Sitting (left to right): Oralia Herrera, CENTURY 21 T.K. Realty, Inc.; Eva Angelina Romero, CENTURY 21 Capital Properties; Nora Aguirre, CENTURY 21 Americana According to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®’ (NAHREP®) 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, Hispanic…
In this month’s issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine, we spoke with Amory Wooden, chief marketing officer of CENTURY 21®, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate and ERA®, to discuss the importance of taking a digital-first marketing approach to engage the modern consumer. Paige Tepping: How does your background working with technology-focused brands inspire what…
Above, left to right: J. Lennox Scott, chairman & CEO, John L. Scott Real Estate; Jim Fite, president & CEO, CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company; Vanessa Bergmark, owner/CEO, Red Oak Realty; Chris Trapani, founder & CEO, Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno; and John Featherston, founder & CEO, RISMedia. Photo by AJ Canaria. While low inventory,…
Above: Gino Blefari, CEO, HomeServices of America; Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; Christy Budnick, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Photo Credit: Four Seasons Resort Nevis Real estate professionals are often called a lot of things—friend, confidant, advisor—but at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one term stands out above all the rest: hero. Ordinary individuals who find strength to persevere…
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