Many Realtors® are asking questions about how to show their value and better serve buyers. Creating a value proposition package is step one, but if you're ready to take your business with buyers to the next level? We offer two courses that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to serve your buyer-clients better.

Integrating compensation on brokerage or listing agents' websites may be a game changer in helping buyers' agents understand compensation structure. In the future, website functionality may allow amounts to be displayed quickly, giving buyers' agents a clear understanding of the property's details.

Fannie Mae has announced a new initiative to streamline the mortgage origination process for lenders and homebuyers. Single-family lenders can use a single 12-month verification report in the Desktop Underwriter validation services that will support lenders and help expand opportunities for buyers seeking homeownership. The streamlined process enables improved loan control quality, more efficient methods, and more ways to save money down the line.

Time to vote! Among the finalists for Realtor® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024, two Realtors® from the Broward, Palm Beaches, and St. Lucie Realtors® have emerged as standout finalists. Jorge Perez from Fort Lauderdale and Antonio Eckert from Boca Raton are among the 50 young professionals vying for recognition this year.

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Realtors® representing buyers and how they need to level up the value they can offer and strategically present it to buyers. Many real estate practitioners across the nation think this will be crucial due to NAR's proposed settlement. Realtors® need to get granular and harness their supernatural sense of what consumers actually want!

The MLS has historically been the go-to place for Realtors® to see compensation structure on the buying side or to communicate compensation as the listing agent. If NAR's proposed settlement is approved, compensation will no longer be in the MLS. 

On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, The National Association of Realtors® and The Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA) teamed up to send a letter regarding NAR's Proposed Settlement Agreement.

As you work to negotiate your value and services to consumers, hopefully converting leads into clientele, the MLS is an area of your discussion that you don’t want to skip over. The reality is that the MLS offers potential clients all the tools and data they need for their benefit.

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) proposed settlement is trending across the real estate market. Some of the takeaways that consumers and Realtors® can expect are price transparency, leveled playing fields, seller incentives, and more.

Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned professional, the shared goal among all real estate professionals is to offer expert guidance to your clients. As a Realtor®, you understand the importance of being a trusted source of knowledge and setting clear expectations to deliver maximum value.

This message aims to clarify the implications for our consumers and our valued Realtors® while addressing common concerns and questions.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Just in! New reports have been released from Florida Realtors® detailing recent real estate activity. The reports compare year-over-year data. Here are statistics on single-family homes.

Technology has been continuously evolving in this digital era, and along with it, so have scams. It seems like just as we get used to combating one type of scam, a new one pops up in the real estate industry. For years, a common scam likely involved a suspicious email from someone purporting to be a title company, instructing your buyers to wire funds for closing. Now, we’re facing a new set of threats, especially with recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence.

The Realtor® Party is made up of dedicated members like yourself who advocate for the best interests of real estate locally, statewide, and nationally. Municipal Elections are around the corner, and we want to let you know that some candidates in Broward and Palm Beach Counties exhibit a genuine passion and commitment to bolstering the real estate industry.

The Women Rock the Biz Summit on Friday, March 8th, was a resounding success, leaving Realtors® and business professionals feeling empowered and motivated. The event, featuring dynamic speakers and panelists who shared their inspiring personal stories and journeys, provided a significant opportunity for professionals to uncover their superpowers and enhance their ability to serve customers in today's market.

We understand that navigating the MLS can be extensive. There are MLS fields, rules, regulations, and compliance to consider. That's why we've produced a video series that highlights important MLS topics and provides solutions to common misconceptions. This series was created to offer you support, making your journey through the MLS more straightforward.