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• How to overcome call reluctance forever   May 2, 2025
  Call reluctance is a career-killer for real estate agents. That stomach-churning fear of rejection or fumbling a call is normal—but it’s not acceptable if you’re serious about your career. To dominate your market, you must obliterate call reluctance and make proactive lead generation your obsession. This no-nonsense guide delivers a proven playbook to conquer fear, […]
• Lenders, originators and agents, let us celebrate the rise of the educated homebuyer May 2, 2025
  When industry experts think about what could lead to a significant departure of loan officers and real estate agents, two main things come to mind: AI and market conditions. Although AI and market conditions will have some level of impact, a much bigger game-changer is coming to the industry. It is the rise of the […]
• HomeServices of America announces more executive changes May 1, 2025
  Alex Seavall steps into an expanded role, while Candace Adams take over Chris Kelly’s vacated role as executive vice president.
• 4 charts that show why Florida’s housing markets are struggling May 1, 2025
  Florida’s housing markets were as hot as any after the pandemic began, but now they’re among the coldest due to macroeconomic headwinds.
• Attendees encouraged by reverse mortgage conference in California May 1, 2025
  Attendees offer their thoughts on the first NRMLA reverse mortgage industry event of 2025 and what they found most valuable.
• Precision partners: How AI and human expertise are elevating lending excellence May 1, 2025
  Artificial intelligence has moved from a buzzword to boardroom priority in lending. After years of hype and speculation, we're finally seeing real transformation in how loans are processed, underwritten, and serviced. What's most fascinating isn't just the technology itself but the emerging pattern of success: the institutions making the greatest strides aren't those attempting to […]
• New York Times relights the fuse on NAR settlement, cooperative compensation May 1, 2025
  Debra Kamin, the Times’ real estate reporter, discussed the NAR settlement business practice changes this week on an episode of “The Daily.”
• Buyer questionnaire: The best questions to ask your clients (+PDF) May 1, 2025
  Start your next ransaction off onthe right off with a buyer quesionnatire
• Agents share dueling opinions on off-market listings May 1, 2025
  For some agents, these private transactions are tools of exclusivity and strategy. For others, they’re a potential breach of fiduciary duty.
• Coldwell Banker Realty expands agent transaction support May 1, 2025
  The program provides agents access to in-house employees, called Client Experience Specialists, who manage non-licensed transaction duties.