by Robert Smith | Apr 27, 2026 | RE/Max, Real Brokerage, Real Estate Industry Insights, Real Estate Industry News
Key Takeaways:Real Brokerage has agreed to acquire RE/MAX for approximately $880 million.The deal would combine RE/MAX’s global franchise office network with Real’s cloud-based brokerage model.The combined company would support more than 180,000 agents globally.This...
by Robert Smith | Apr 25, 2026 | MLS, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways:MRED and Compass are pushing toward a national MLS modelNAR membership may no longer be required in some systemsPrivate listing networks are expandingAgents don’t need to take sides—but they do need to understand the changesThese shifts could impact...
by Robert Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways Pocket listings sold for about 1.7% more The advantage comes from avoiding negotiation They often sell faster Luxury homes can see significantly higher premiums Clear Cooperation reduced—but did not eliminate—the strategy How a listing enters the market...
by Joe Proppe | Mar 24, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Joe Proppe, Mortgage, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways for Agents Mortgage rates are driven more by long-term interest rates than Fed rate cuts Century bonds influence long-term yields and investor expectations Rates may stay elevated longer than buyers expect Understanding the yield curve helps you explain...
by Robert Smith | Mar 8, 2026 | Real Estate Industry Insights, Real Estate
Key Points for Agents"List to Last" once meant listings generated multiple transactions for the listing agent.Before portals, most buyer inquiries went directly to the listing agent.Today many buyer inquiries flow through portals such as Zillow.Agents often pay...
