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The shiny penny concept
Darryl Davis shares a strategy for shifting from working with individual buyers to representing standout properties with exceptional value.

Montana agent jailed for using real estate license to access land and poach trophy mule deer
Hyatt Voy has been sentenced for killing the deer during an unauthorized visit to the ranch property of a listing lead.

Compass International Holdings appoints Tanya Reu-Narvaez as Chief People Officer
Tanya Reu-Narvaez will lead CIH's People Enablement Team, which focuses on recruitment, retention, professional development and culture.

Century 21 CEO: ‘I think you’re going to see more consolidation’
Mike Miedler spoke to Inman about the state of the industry and offered three tips for agents facing a tough market.

The Real-REMAX deal: Pros, cons and what it means for agents
Alloy Advisors' Amit Kulkarni crunches the numbers on Real's acquisition of REMAX and outlines the ways they don't make sense.

A second MLS just announced plans to expand nationwide
Realtracs, the MLS serving the Nashville area, became the second MLS in a week to announce that it was expanding beyond its home region.

Luxury listings need multilingual distribution, not just MLS exposure
Optimize your listing for international buyers by making sure the property is packaged and distributed in the languages and channels buyers actually use, Marie Wang and Kevin Mo write.

Agents are making the same mistake with AI that they made with social media
Just like with social media, REDX's Curtis Fenn writes, the agents who use artificial intelligence platforms with intention and a plan will flourish in the years ahead.

How agent-investors turn rent collection into tenant retention
Rent collection is about more than ongoing operations. When it's done correctly, it helps you keep your best tenants.

Compass economist on this year’s housing market: ‘Overall it’s been a little disappointing’
Don’t hold your breath for a "Goldilocks effect." These key metrics show the real estate market continues to sputter.

William Raveis partners with Cloze to launch Raveis365+
Raveis365+ uses artificial intelligence to help agents manage customer relationships, lead funnels and marketing tasks.

Search your metro: How senior is your housing market?
Boomers and the Silent Generation own 34 percent of all U.S. housing value, but their grip is tightest in a handful of metros.

Demand rises as mortgage rates retreat from April high: Redfin
Pending home sales posted their biggest annual gain in six weeks and new listings rose for a second consecutive week during the four weeks ending April 26, according to Redfin.

Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY
A New York man got 6.5 to 13 years in prison for forging a deed on a $755,000 home. Here's what agents need to know about deed fraud.

How Real plans to turn REMAX’s web traffic into a revenue stream
Real executives have pointed to REMAX’s digital footprint as a key piece of the company’s long-term strategy.

The best-kept ‘secret’ mortgage: What you need to know to get one
Bernice Ross talks through the pros and cons of all-in-one mortgages from first-hand experience.

The age of the independents: Who really builds real estate careers?
Independent brokerages are more interested in nurturing agent performance than in stock tickers and platform-building, First Team CEO Michele Harrington writes.

AI made listing presentations more impressive. Here’s how to make seller decisions easier
Faster data and sharper visuals haven’t solved the hardest part of selling a home. They’ve exposed the challenges.