Above, a screenshot from one of Homes.com’s new ads featuring Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame and SNL’s Heidi Gardner. During one of America’s most enduring traditions, Super Bowl Sunday, Homes.com plans to make history, regardless of who takes home the championship trophy. Through four commercials reaching some 113 million viewers, the rapidly ascending real…
Don’t let Heather Stenson’s youthful persona fool you. What she may lack in years of experience she more than makes up for in dedication to her craft and commitment to her clients. And as RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Rookie of the Year winner, she now has the accolades to prove it. Designed to honor new-agent…
Well known for his prowess as a real estate executive, many also know Gino Blefari for his power to inspire and motivate, readily sharing his personal strategies for staying physically and mentally strong in the face of any challenge. During RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange in Washington, D.C., in September, where more than…
Above, CoStar CEO Andy Florance This time last year, Homes.com made big waves in residential real estate. The portal announced that it had achieved 100 million unique visitors to edge into the No. 2 spot behind Zillow. And that was before their massive marketing campaign kicked off. One year later, Homes.com has clocked a series…
From left, Dave Liniger and John Featherston. Photo by AJ Canaria. During times of disruption and uncertainty, the best thing you can do is talk to someone who’s been there. Someone who’s lived through daunting challenges before, and not just survived, but come out the other side stronger. In the residential real estate ecosystem, no…
Above, Lamacchia company outing Anthony Lamacchia isn’t kidding or even exaggerating when he says he knew at the age of seven that he’d build a big company someday. That prediction has since come true—and then some. Today, as he celebrates his 20th year in the residential real estate business, Lamacchia has not only created a…
For Leo Pareja, the wheels of change started churning long before the Aug. 17 NAR mandate deadline. During a special one-on-one conversation with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston at RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, the eXp CEO shared how his firm got ahead of the curve in order to mitigate turmoil. “On…
Above: Andy Florance and John Featherston Photo Credit: AJ Canaria Against a backdrop of industry disquiet over foundational changes to residential real estate post-mandate, CoStar Founder & CEO Andy Florance took the stage at RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange earlier this month for a one-on-one conversation with RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston…
As the residential real estate industry begins a new chapter, marked by material changes to how business is conducted, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has named Nykia Wright its permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately. An accomplished business executive and former CEO of the Chicago Sun-Times, Wright has served in the interim CEO role…
In a program designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet already achieving extraordinary results, RISMedia’s third-annual Real Estate Rookie of the Year awards, sponsored by Colibri Real Estate, today revealed the Top 25 regional finalists for 2024. Five regional winners will be chosen from among the Top 25, and…
The MOB gathered in Dallas recently at Coldwell Banker Apex for one of the group’s twice-yearly meetings. One of the unique hallmarks of the residential real estate business is its widespread commitment to collaboration for the greater good, from the listings shared among brokerage firms to the strategies exchanged among friendly competitors. When it comes…
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