As the real estate industry adapts to myriad changes triggered by the commission lawsuits, MLS upheaval and evolving market conditions, the tried-and-true formulas for brokerage success may no longer prove effective. During RISMedia’s 37th annual Power Broker Forum, a panel of real estate’s most progressive leaders will share their new game plan for increasing business…

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When you talk with Jessica Edgerton, one thing becomes clear fast: she doesn’t see legal and compliance as boxes to check, but as living systems that shape trust, efficiency and the future of the real estate business. As chief legal officer and executive vice president of Industry & Learning at Leading Real Estate Companies of…

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AI continues to prove itself as the path for future success as United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) saw another successful quarter due to its own AI initiatives.   The company’s Q3 2025 earnings release showed a total revenue of $843.3 million in Q3, up from $758.7 million in Q2 and $745.6 million last year, and an…

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In an industry where speed and security are crucial, DepositLink is transforming how money moves during transactions. Built specifically for real estate professionals, DepositLink eliminates the inefficiencies of paper checks and wire transfers with a modern, digital-first payments platform. With DepositLink, brokerages, agents, title companies and law firms can collect and send funds for virtually…

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The summer of 2025 saw “record-high” home prices while recent reports show first-time home-buying fell. Are prices keeping buyers out of the market? According to the latest findings from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), home prices rose in 77% of U.S. metro markets during Q3 2025, up slightly from 75% in Q2. The remaining…

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Following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments last week that a December rate cut is not a guarantee, economists said mortgage rates moving higher was an expected market response but also one that favors an improving climate for home affordability.  According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday, the average…

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There is no quantitative, universally recognized definition of a “buyer’s market” or a “seller’s market.” But that shouldn’t stop real estate professionals from recognizing or calling out when the balance of power has shifted—as it seemingly has in recent months. According to RISMedia’s most recent Broker Confidence Index (BCI) survey, most brokers feel their markets…

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Century 21 Real Estate LLC has announced that South Georgia firm The Avenues Real Estate Partners in Thomasville has affiliated with the brand. The full-service Thomasville brokerage is led by Sarah and Scottie Thompson, a husband-and-wife duo of Georgia natives with over 40 years of combined real estate experience.  Under the Thompsons’ leadership, the firm…

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It’s that time of year again—pitch black mornings, sunsets before 5 p.m., energy dips by midafternoon and the cozy pull of staying in instead of prospecting. The key isn’t trying to power through the season; it’s adjusting your habits to match it. Here are three simple ways to get ahead of the slump and keep…

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Fathom Holdings, a national, technology-driven real estate services platform integrating residential brokerage, mortgage, title and SaaS offerings, has announced that its subsidiary, START Real Estate has begun expanding into new markets. START Real Estate is a Colorado-based firm with 70 agents and was acquired by Fathom Holdings earlier this month. Its model is focused on…

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