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• Flexibility and Openness: A Winning Strategy

  29-11-2016 22:47 via News Archives — RISMedia
  
  In the following interview, Al Wimberly, co-founder and broker in charge of Sellstate Select, Mooresville, N.C., discusses reaching and serving clients through education, social media and technology.Region Served: North Carolina
  Years in Real Estate: 22
  Number of Offices: 1 and expanding
  Number of Agents: 62
  Favorite Way to Unwind: With family, friends, cooking, food, fishing, community involvement and charitable sponsorship
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• Op-Ed: Brokerage Data Management: Long-Held Ideas Get a New Look

  28-10-2026 01:25 via News Archives — RISMedia
  The management and distribution of residential real estate listing data has returned to the forefront of industry discussion, prompted by the announcement of a new initiative to establish a shared platform for brokerage information. While the attention is understandable, the aspirations underlying such efforts are hardly new. More than a decade ago, an even broader…
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• OneKey Joins CRMLS’s Lawsuit Against Compass, Citing Months of Emailed Litigation Threats From CEO

  28-10-2026 00:05 via News Archives — RISMedia
  New York-based OneKey MLS joined California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS) as a plaintiff in its federal lawsuit against Compass Tuesday, with the MLSs filing an amended complaint in Manhattan federal court asking a federal judge to declare their “clear cooperation” rules lawful. The complaint escalates the MLSs’ legal fight with Compass, the nation’s largest…
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• Forbes Global Properties Expands Presence in Central Europe to Slovakia

  27-10-2026 20:13 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of Slovakia | Forbes Global Properties as its exclusive member in the country. Previously operating as Dr. Real s.r.o., the firm brings established experience serving clients in a market defined by its unique combination of urban development, alpine destinations, and investment opportunities. “I am delighted to welcome Slovakia…
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• The Keyes Company/Illustrated Properties Joins HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program

  27-10-2026 19:25 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Florida-based independent The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties Real Estate have joined HouseCanary’s Google Listings Program, according to a LinkedIn post from the platform. Listings from the combined companies’ more than 4,000 agents will now be eligible to appear in Google mobile search results. “HouseCanary believes the more consumers who have access to more listings,…
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• Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Names Jackie Thiel New President and CEO; Budge Huskey to Transition to Executive Chairman

  27-10-2026 19:02 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that President Jackie Thiel will step into the role of CEO effective Jan. 1, 2027, while current CEO Budge Huskey will transition to the role of executive chairman of the company. Huskey will also continue to serve as vice chairman of Peerage Realty Partners and Peerage Group Sotheby’s International…
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• Modest Home-Price Gains, Real Home Value Still Down

  27-10-2026 18:45 via News Archives — RISMedia
  The S&P Cotality CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, the flagship measure of U.S. home prices, recorded a 2.1% annual gain in national home prices for August 2026, up 0.2% from July’s 1.9% gain. Both city composite indices posted similar gains: The 10-City Composite is up 3.6% annually versus 3.4% the prior month, and the 20-City Composite is…
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• New Trump Order Aims to Cut Housing Costs, With Mixed Reaction From Industry

  27-10-2026 18:09 via News Archives — RISMedia
  With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, the Trump Administration rolled out an executive order (EO) aimed at making some housing costs more affordable. The mortgage industry welcomed some of the proposals, such as mortgage insurance cancellation for homeowners and reducing interest rates on some federally backed loans, but the general feeling is…
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• Court Report: Reffkin Fights NAR Over Subpoena; Racist Text Message Sparks Elliman Lawsuit

  27-10-2026 17:55 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. NAR wants Compass’s data and depositions on private listings, CCP Compass is not directly involved in a long-running lawsuit filed by the now-defunct PLS.com, which sued the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and…
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• Buyer and Builder Activity Remain Muted as New-Home Sales Slip Slightly

  27-10-2026 17:53 via News Archives — RISMedia
  As the Federal Reserve gathers for their two-day meeting to decide on potential changes to interest rates, new-home sales may figure into their discussion after a month of minor declines. The latest data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Census Bureau show that new-home sales throughout September fell 0.6% on…
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• Consumer Confidence Jumps in October, Reversing Trend

  27-10-2026 16:53 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Following a glum monthly report in August and a similar one in September, nonprofit research firm The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, finally had some good news.  The Index rose by 7.5 points to 91.7 in October, up from…
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• The Fall House-Hunting Advantage: What 60 Days on the Market Might Really Mean

  26-10-2026 20:11 via News Archives — RISMedia
  A house that didn’t sell over the summer may offer new opportunities for fall buyers. But a longer listing period doesn’t guarantee a bargain, especially when the asking price tells only part of the story.  According to Realtor.com®’s 2026 housing report, Dallas-Fort Worth homes spent a median of 62 days on the market (DOM), while…
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• Building Client Trust Starts With a Better Transaction Experience. Technology Can Help Solve It.

  26-10-2026 19:58 via News Archives — RISMedia
  What happens to a brokerage’s reputation when an agent sends a client an outdated form, misses a signature or struggles to find an important transaction document? These seemingly small mistakes can create big problems. They cause delays, frustrate clients and undermine the confidence buyers and sellers place in their agents. And while one agent may…
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• Keyes/Illustrated Luxury Report: High-End Transactions, Pricing Soar Across South Florida in Q3 2026

  26-10-2026 19:54 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Above, Christina Pappas, left and Mike Pappas South Florida’s luxury market experienced significant year-over-year gains in both transactions and average sales price during the third quarter of 2026, according to The Keyes Company and Illustrated Properties’ latest Luxury Market Report. The high-end single-family and condominium sectors each posted significant increases in sales activity and pricing.…
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• Iron Valley Real Estate Signs Open Real Estate Letter of Support

  26-10-2026 19:10 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Iron Valley Real Estate has signed the Open Real Estate letter of support, which the brokerage stated affirms its commitment to a housing marketplace built on transparency, cooperation and broader access to listing information. Iron Valley said in a release that its position surrounding the arguments of private listings and housing information is clear: “decisions…
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• The New State of MLS: Rethinking Rules, Data and Broker Needs

  26-10-2026 18:27 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Above, from left: Michael Wurzer, Melissa King, Cameron Paine, Justin Landon, Garry Marsoubian. Photo by AJ Canaria. As the real estate industry continues to change, the role of the MLS is evolving right alongside it. Recent legal action, as six MLSs join together in a federal lawsuit against Compass and the mega-brokerage’s broader campaign to…
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• BREAKING: Brokerage Giants Launch New ‘Shared Infrastructure’ for Listings

  26-10-2026 13:24 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Four brokerage giants are launching what they call “shared infrastructure” to keep listings shared broadly, seemingly in direct opposition to Compass and its campaign to undo cooperation-focused rules, in an initiative dubbed “Open Real Estate.” The four companies founding the initiative are Keller Williams, AGNT (parent of eXp and NextHome), HomeServices of America and Real…
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• How Brokers Are Pivoting Pricing Conversations Amid Rise in AI-Driven Valuations

  23-10-2026 20:50 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Pricing discussions with sellers is both an art and a science. Comparable listings data have always played a key role in determining asking price, as do algorithmic tools like automated valuation models (AVMs), but real estate agents say those values are a useful starting point—not a final valuation. That’s where their local knowledge about a…
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• Consumer Sentiment Flat, Iran War Continues to Hold Expectations Back

  23-10-2026 20:45 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Consumer’s economic expectations remain muted for another month as the Iran War continues to hold the economy back, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. University of Michigan’s latest Consumer Sentiment Index found that sentiment fell only 0.1 points in October, shifting ever so slightly from 48.1 in September to 48 in…
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• Mortgage Mix: Trump Issues Housing EO Ahead of Midterms; Treasury Reveals Investor Ban Plan

  23-10-2026 20:43 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it every other Friday afternoon.  Midterm mortgage moves. With the midterm elections approaching fast, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at cutting costs for title and mortgage insurance and manufactured housing. Titled “Decreasing Housing Costs for the…
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• Report: Renting vs. Homeownership Debate Continues as Insurance Outweighs Property Taxes in ‘Hidden Costs’

  23-10-2026 19:48 via News Archives — RISMedia
  The conversation surrounding renting vs. homeownership has been contentious for some time now. The question as to whether it’s cheaper to rent or to buy a home is not clear cut, as several factors can impact both arguments. One recent study—conducted by researchers from Zillow and the online marketplace platform Thumbtack—examines the hidden costs of…
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• The Morning After: Compass Hedges on Future Lawsuits; CMLS Preps Legal Defense Fund

  23-10-2026 19:28 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Three separate federal lawsuits involving Compass and seven different MLSs are now making their way through the (often slow-moving) civil litigation process, marking a clear new level of conflict between incumbents defending long-running industry practices and deep-pocketed disruptors with new priorities. The confrontation comes after more than a year of fast-escalating tensions, in which the…
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• Rates Edge Down for First Time in Two Months

  22-10-2026 22:43 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield dropped this past week, offering homebuyers brief relief after two months of steady increases. The decline followed a wave of economic data that drove cautious investors into the safety of the bond market. The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® released Thursday shows the average 30-year fixed-rate…
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• Five First-Time Homebuyer Budget Traps Newlyweds Should Avoid

  22-10-2026 21:42 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Although mortgage rates recently hit a three-year high, they’ve eased slightly recently. For newlyweds, the question is whether now is the right time for spending on a home. The Knot’s 2026 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 10,474 U.S. couples married in 2025, found that weddings cost an average of $34,200 nationally. With wedding expenses potentially…
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• Recording Client Convos: Views Vary on Touchy Talking Point

  22-10-2026 21:27 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Do you record all your back and forths with clients? If not, you may want to reconsider, as they can provide key points upon later review, especially when there is not full clarity on some specifics. More urgently, they can help avoid issues ranging from simple disagreements about what was said or, even potentially significant…
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• Crye-Leike Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Destin Conference

  22-10-2026 21:19 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Crye-Leike Real Estate Services celebrated its 50th anniversary during its annual conference, held Oct. 13-15. The Golden Jubilee Conference featured three days of education, networking and celebrations honoring the company’s 50 years in business with more than more than 600 Crye-Leike agents from seven states. According to a release, the conference began Tuesday with attendee…
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• NTREIS Signs Agreement with reData to Provide reData Export Platform

  22-10-2026 21:15 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Real Estate Data Technologies, LLC (reData) announced that NTREIS has entered into an agreement for the reData Export software platform. NTREIS—an MLS covering Texas and Louisiana—serves more than 53,000 real estate professionals and will implement the reData Platform to provide a controlled access point for MLS data. According to a release, reData Export aims to…
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• Luxury Isn’t a Price Point: 5 Takeaways from BHS and FirstTeam’s Top Marketers

  22-10-2026 21:14 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Above, left to right: Matthew Leone, Ashley Brennan and Lauren Henss Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam recently launched their first bicoastal networking event by hosting the third annual Luxury Real Estate and Design Summit in partnership with Luxury Marketer. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Leone, Chief Marketing Officer of Brown Harris…
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• Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints McLaughlin as President and CEO

  22-10-2026 21:10 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Above, Mark McLaughlin, left, and Philip White Sotheby’s International Realty (SIR) announced on Oct. 22 that Mark McLaughlin has been appointed the brand’s president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Philip White, who has led the company through two decades, will become executive chairman, with a focus on the brand’s continued expansion.  White, who first joined…
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• REMAX President Alex Vidal Sued by Compass Over Non-Compete

  22-10-2026 20:56 via News Archives — RISMedia
  Above: Alex Vidal. Photo by AJ Canaria. Shortly after REMAX President Alex Vidal joined the brokerage after three years at ERA Real Estate, Compass—which now owns ERA—filed a lawsuit against Vidal for allegedly violating a non-compete agreement. Filed in Texas on Sept. 19, the case was recently moved to the Delaware Court of Chancery.  The…
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