by Robert Smith | Feb 9, 2026 | Housing Market, News for Real Estate Agents, Real Estate News
New York’s Land-Home Property Act: A Quiet Change That Could Add Real Housing Inventory New York State has enacted a practical housing-supply reform, recently signed by Governor Hochl, that could meaningfully expand affordable housing options: the New York Land-Home...
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:...
by Robert Smith | Jun 14, 2025 | Real Estate News, News for Real Estate Agents
If you’ve been in the business long enough, you’ve probably heard the term “procuring cause” thrown around—especially when there’s a commission dispute on the line. But what does it really mean, and how can you protect yourself from losing out on hard-earned income?...