A new survey shows digital tools such as eSignature, social media and drone photography remain the most popular used by agents, but artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a go-to business-building tool, especially for listing descriptions. The National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2025 Technology Survey, released this week, surveyed NAR members to better understand how…
Rent growth is slowing down as of July, ceasing the strong uptick seen in the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from Cotality. Cotality’s Single-Family Rent Index for July found that rent growth came in 2.3% year-over-year, less than the 3.1% growth seen a year ago. Rent growth in July also dipped…
Forbes Global Properties announces its member company GUIDE Real Estate has opened its newest office in Paso Robles, California. The brokerage now operates seven offices and boasts more than 300 real estate advisors across the Golden State. With the addition of GUIDE Paso Robles the firm extends its footprint into San Luis Obispo County, an…
FBS, the creator of the Flexmls® Platform, has announced a strategic integration with Zillow that introduces a functionality simplifying and enhancing the process of importing high-value, critical listing media into the MLS. The two companies say that this integration represents the shared vision to improve the agent experience and showcase the value of the MLS. …
Above, Savannah Scott John L. Scott Real Estate has announced that Savannah Scott has been promoted to the role of vice president of Broker Experience. Scott, a fourth-generation member of the Bellevue, Washington-based longtime family-owned business, has been a broker with the firm for the past seven years and held the director of Broker Engagement…
Above (L-R): David Serle, Richard Haggerty, Tim Quirk and Tiffany Curry. It’s been a little over a year since the August 17, 2024 implementation of the new NAR settlement rules that banned offers of compensation on the MLS and required touring agreements when working with prospects to better define a business relationship—changes the industry continues…
Corcoran Group LLC has announced its international franchise expansion with the launch of Corcoran Fischer Properties, the brand’s first entry into Germany. Based in Frankfurt and led by Founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer, the firm will serve clients throughout the city. “Frankfurt is a dynamic, international city with a thriving real estate market…
Borrowers continue to benefit from lowering mortgage rates, as the average 30-year fixed has slid to an 11-month low. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.26% a 9-basis-point decrease from last week’s average of 6.35%. “Mortgage rates decreased yet again this…
Form Simplicity, a real estate transaction management solution created and owned by the Florida Realtors, has announced the nationwide launch of Sabal Sign, a built-in e-signature tool created exclusively for Form Simplicity Ultimate Edition. The Sabal Sign technology, designed and developed by Florida Realtors’ own technology team, delivers unlimited signing sessions, mobile-friendly workflows and full…
There is just one day left to nominate a standout professional for RISMedia’s 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each year, RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers program honors those who are making a real difference in real estate. Whether through innovation, leadership, service or advocacy, Newsmakers are the individuals helping shape the future of the industry on the…
Helping to get your seller clients’ homes in their best condition before listing is an obvious and crucial aspect of your value prop, but it’s not always easy to figure out what to do. Read more.
