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Is anyone Keeping Up With the Joneses anymore? The popular phrase, coined by a comic strip of the same name created by Arthur R. “Pop” Momand in 1913, refers to the phenomenon associated with people comparing themselves to their neighbors and striving to maintain a similar lifestyle—often accompanied by acquiring material possessions to appear equally…

Above, from left, Jay Rooney and Darrell West Powered by 50-plus years of real estate experience and a talented team, DepositLink—a mobile-responsive payments platform—has set out to revolutionize the way money moves in the residential real estate business. While paper checks have long created inefficiencies in the real estate process—and bank wires are risky, expensive…

As the pace at which technology tools  infiltrate the real estate industry continues to accelerate, agents and teams have struggled to get the most out of their technology investments. Applications are often too cumbersome and rigid for agents and brokers alike, and with too much time required to understand new technology and not enough results,…

Above, from left: Riezl Baker, Jennifer Hoff, Scott Durkin, Louise Phillips Forbes and Kate Reisinger. Photo by AJ Canaria.  When it comes to finding success in the luxury real estate arena, understanding the nuances of the market(s) you’re working in is critical. And while luxury markets differ from one area to the next, setting yourself…

Above, from left: Gretchen Pearson, Jennifer Lind, Ken Baris, Joe Skousen and Whitney LaCosta. Photo by AJ Canaria. While real estate professionals have spent the last six months trying to hit a moving target, leaders today are laser-focused on moving forward. And as commission lawsuits continue to play out in court, now’s the time to…

Above, from left: Victor Lund, Debra Beagle, Chris Raveis, Rick Haase, Amy Lessinger, Jason Waugh, Mark McLaughlin. Photo by AJ Canaria.  As the market rebounds, new opportunities for growth are emerging—and savvy brokers are doubling down to lead the charge when it comes to shifting their strategies toward company expansion in order to grow their…

A key part of the American Dream, homeownership offers  a sense of belonging, stability and freedom—fostering a connection to community, with homeowners taking pride in their properties and neighborhoods. In recent years, however, this connection has felt out of reach for many Americans across the board for a variety of reasons—from the impact of COVID-19…

Hoby Hanna and Dermot Buffini. Photo by AJ Canaria.  RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange kicked off Wed., Sept. 4 with two powerful keynote addresses that set the stage for an action-packed two-and-a-half-day event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., that brought together 400-plus brokerage leaders and industry executives intent on exchanging ideas…

REALTOR® Safety Month—observed every September—is a month-long campaign aimed at helping real estate professionals stay safe as they navigate situations on a daily basis that could ultimately put their safety at risk—from meeting prospective clients to showing properties in secluded or unfamiliar areas.  Underscoring the importance of keeping the conversation front and center year-round, the…

Above, Ryan Schneider and Sue Yannaccone With Aug. 17 in the rearview mirror, real estate professionals are now navigating a new era of real estate—one they’ve been preparing for since the NAR practice changes came about as a result of last year’s legal settlement.   In an effort to help agents and brokers transition into this…