ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence.

How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control

How do you lead a 70-agent team to 950 deals a year without burning out? In this episode, Matt Delhougne, shares the systems, structure and mindset behind his massive St. Louis team.

Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle

Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal.

Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees

FHFA Director Bill Pulte's tweet dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the MBA renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting.

7 questions you MUST ask buyers before meeting in person

Qualify your buyer prospects up front with these proven questions to ensure you get your transaction to the closing table, Derek Carlson writes.

Is AI working for you, or are you working for AI?

Christie's International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines three guiding principles that will help real estate brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business.

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group's employees and brand identity.

Klipster won’t rescue video listing apps: Tech Review

Tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Klipster. "The mobile application helps real estate agents create and share listing and social marketing content on its own consumer-facing network," he writes.

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors.

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant's Listing Access Standard. Here's a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved.

What Will Our Homes Look Like in 2026?

Experts are predicting a return to craft and focus on individuality.

All-Cash Deals Dominated Manhattan’s Real Estate Market in 2025

Buyers paying in cash accounted for 64 percent of co-op and condo sales last year, edging out hopeful buyers needing mortgages.

A New Yorker Falls for an L.A. Bungalow

An architect who wanted a bicoastal life took on a 1,000-square-foot second home built below street level in Silver Lake.

How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition

The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows its competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again.

Running lean as an agent: 6 ways to do more with less in 2026

Running a leaner real estate business isn’t about cutting corners, but rather, reducing friction, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here are six ways to streamline in 2026.

Why this Atlanta real estate broker trademarked his systems

From door-to-door vacuum sales to building a real estate empire, Atlanta-based broker, coach and radio host, Cleve Gaddis, uncovers his blueprint for delivering repeatable results.

Mortgage originator fined $31K, loses license in 19 states

The settlement resolves allegations that someone else took pre-licensing and continuing education courses that Colorado-based loan officer claimed credit for.

3 January mindset shifts that will help you start the year strong

Step into the new year with clarity, confidence and a positive mindset, Amy Corr writes, and get ready to make 2026 your best year yet.

Dermot Buffini makes way for brother Brian as coaching firm’s chief executive

After 13 years as CEO, Dermot Buffini will now serve as a board advisor and international brand ambassador at the well-known real estate coaching company.

New year. Now what? How to turn Q4 planning into a January pipeline

Aligning your goals and implementing the changes you've identified can make all the difference as you move your business into 2026, Lori Muller writes.

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