Consolidation Trend Continues as Howard Hanna Expands Into NYC
In a time of significant market consolidations—Compass acquiring Anywhere, Keller Williams bringing on a private equity firm, Rocket Companies acquiring...
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Do You Have What It Takes to Be Elite?
I’ve been fortunate to be around incredibly successful people, such as NFL players and coaches, professional hockey players and founders...
Zillow and CoStar Spar in First Hearing Over Copyright Infringement Claims
In a hearing today for the copyright lawsuit filed by CoStar against Zillow, Judge Edgardo Ramos of the Southern District...
Tax Reform in 2025: Structural Disruption and Strategic Reckoning for the Real Estate Professional
The tax reform enacted in July 2025 introduces significant implications for independent contractors, particularly Realtors®. While marketed as pro-small business,...
HomeSmart Rebrand Honors 25 Years of Growth, Setting the Stage for What’s Next
Celebrating 25 years of success, HomeSmart unveiled a new brand identity today complete with a new logo and messaging for...
Driven by Experience, Powered by Innovation
Above, Robert Ott. Robert Ott Managing Broker and Owner Raintown Realty, under the JPAR franchise system Bellevue, Washington https://raintownrealty.org Region...
Strategies for Capturing Business in a Highly Profitable Niche
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Breaking into the Luxury Market: Tips for Agents New to the High-End Market”—panelists included Jack Cotton,...
COURT REPORT: Zillow’s Motions Denied by Judge in Compass Lawsuit
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around...
From ‘Changing Light Bulbs’ to Rookie of the Year: Walther Vasquez Johnson Finds the Path He Was Meant to Take
Above: Walther Vasquez Johnson, an agent with Sterling, Virginia's J&C Real Estate Solutions, is RISMedia's 2025 Rookie of the Year...
Universal Consulting Opportunities Announces Alliance with the Confederación Inmobiliaria Latinoamericana
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has announced an alliance with the Confederación Inmobiliaria Latinoamericana (CILA), a...
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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