by Robert Smith | Dec 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the real estate industry. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has revised its guidance so that access to a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is no longer nationally tied to mandatory REALTOR® membership. Instead,...
by Robert Smith | Dec 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Key Takeaways for CNY Licensees – 2026 New 2026 conforming loan limits may expand buyer eligibility after January 1 Multifamily financing continues to favor affordability-focused properties NYS minimum wage increases will impact operating costs and housing budgets...
by Robert Smith | Nov 4, 2025 | Online Courses, Continuing Education, Licensing Courses, Mortgage, Prelicensing Course, Real Estate Licensing Course, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways One day only – November 5: Save 40% on Real Estate, Appraisal, and Mortgage (MLO) courses. Includes Continuing Education: Perfect for New York real estate license renewal. Promo Code: PIE40 — enter at checkout. Eligible Courses: Continuing Education,...
by Robert Smith | Nov 1, 2025 | Real Estate News, News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Agent Tips
Key Takeaways Read privacy policies regularly. They change—and changes can be retroactive or expand affiliate sharing. Zillow Group now owns Follow Up Boss (FUB). Policy updates allow access/use of your customer data and sharing with “ZINC affiliates.” Consolidation...
by Robert Smith | Oct 27, 2025 | News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways Tech overlap is costly: If fewer than 30 percent of your agents use a platform, it’s not a tech stack—it’s a tax. Audit quarterly: Review every system’s real usage and eliminate subscriptions that don’t deliver measurable value. Reduce redundancy:...
