Meta’s Threads: A New Social Media Launching Tomorrow
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has once again made waves in the tech industry with the launch of their innovative social media app called Threads.
Howard Hanna Opts Out of IDX and Tests VOW
All brokers and agents in the market have the option to upgrade their website to a VOW website. Given that Howard Hanna is the leading firm in the market, consumers will quickly realize that they are not seeing all the listings from IDX only sites.
Lawsuit: VHT vs. Zillow
Plaintiff VHT Inc., a real estate photography studio, sued online real estate service Zillow for copyright infringement, alleging that Zillow’s use of VHT’s photographs on its website exceeded the scope of the licenses VHT had with brokers, agents and listing services.
Gathering of Eagles 2023 Broker Conference Hosted by RealTrends
The Gathering of Eagles conference, organized by RealTrends, is an eagerly awaited annual event that brings together real estate brokers from across the nation. With a compelling agenda, esteemed speakers, and ample networking opportunities, the conference promises to be an invaluable experience for all attendees.
Plunk and Milestones Join Forces through AI-Powered Remodel Insights
This is a great extension of the unparalleled functionality already available in Milestones Homeownership Hubs. Not only will the Plunk AVM be listed next to two other leading AVMs to provide home values, but now, homeowners, homebuyers, and home sellers can gauge the value growth from maintenance, home improvement and remodeling. Moreover, Plunk will be providing a data point for conversations between customers, their real estate agent and their financier. Congratulations to Plunk and Milestones - another great blend of REACH graduates. Please see below for the full press release. Plunk and Milestones Join Forces to Unlock Trillions of [...]
Agents Want CRM from their MLS and MLSListings Delivers
MLSListings selected Prospects CRM from CoreLogic and will be offering the full featured solution to every agent at no additional cost.
MIAMI Realtors – Parcel Centric Services Are Table Stakes for Every Real Estate App
MIAMI Association of Realtors® added their voice to the choir of MLSs who are launching parcel centric applications to empower the agent-client experience.
Strategic Failure
Preparing for a Strategic Planning session involves a process of gaining a holistic view of the organization. Understanding your customer’s perspective is always the primary driver that informs everything. But understanding of staff culture and capabilities; system strengths and limitations; financial conditions; and industry trends pave a path to developing a plan that works. At the end of the day, the board of directors and the management team agree to a group of initiatives that will make the business stronger, and the strategic plan is born. Some organizations in real estate take the plan and execute it flawlessly where others [...]
Charlie Hunt Promoted to President of HUNT Real Estate Corporation
HUNT Real Estate announces that effective immediately, Charles F. Hunt has been promoted to President, Residential Brokerage and Chief Operating Officer for the company.
Thank You Ms. Helen, The Challenge Between Old and New
Even though Ms. Helen did not know me, she knew our home and our family. There was a relationship, not bound by a CRM, but one that was bound by community.
Real Estate Needs to Step Up Engagement with Fannie and Freddie
With half of the mortgages going to these Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs), there is an opportunity for Realtors® to be part of the solution. One of the leaders in working with realtors to collect data for GSEs is Clear Capital. They have partnered with CoreLogic to assist with the creation of more modern valuation and appraisal workflows.
We Are Likely to See More Banks Fail
The recent Minsky moment has highlighted the fragility of the financial system, and the need for policymakers to take action to address the underlying issues. The Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates played a significant role in this crisis.