John Voket

John Voket is a contributing editor for RISMedia.

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CRD

Introducing the Center for REALTOR® Development’s 2024 Award Winners

The National Association of REALTORS®’ Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) regularly recognizes deserving members for their significant contributions to clients and communities. Through a series of prestigious awards, CRD honors those who consistently exceed expectations and raise the bar in their work. Meet this year’s ABR® Hall of Fame inductee (an honor recognizing outstanding service,…

Lamacchia

Navigating the Changing Landscape

Above, Dave Karoly Dave Karoly Senior VP of Sales & Operations Lamacchia Realty Waltham, Massachusetts https://www.lamacchiarealty.com  Region served: New England and Fort Lauderdale Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 18 Number of agents: 640 Best tip for getting the right listing price: Stop telling sellers the price. Instead, provide the guidance so a…

Home Warranties a True Value-Add in Today’s Low-Inventory Environment

Above, Brad DeVries Like many of his colleagues and counterparts across the nation, Brad DeVries—president and CEO of HUFF Realty, Rector Hayden REALTORS® & Semonin REALTORS®, Berkshire Hathaway affiliates serving Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio—is laser-focused on successfully navigating a market defined by constricted inventory and high interest rates.  Continuing to emerge from a distressed economy,…

From AI to Acquisitions, Broker Shares How He’s Adapting to Emerging Trends

Chris Raveis Co-President/President of Residential Sales William Raveis Real Estate, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Shelton, Connecticut https://www.raveis.com Region served: Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Vermont Years in real estate: Since 1993 Number of offices: 150 Number of agents: 4,500-plus Best advice…

NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Development Podcast: A Starting Point for Exceptional Education

Professional speaker, podcaster and REALTOR® Monica Neubauer (aka the Maverick Motivator) admits that when she decided to get into real estate, she was more interested in leading educational programs for her peers rather than helping clients buy or sell homes. Jumping into the industry back in 2003, Neubauer notes that while she occasionally lists properties…