Real Estate Agents

From life change to top agent: James Jensen’s North Dakota story

As James Jensen walked away from work in the life insurance industry the day his son was born 12 years ago, he knew change was coming on multiple fronts. “I was trying to find the right time to make my life change,” Jensen said. “It was a great job with good pay, but it just […]

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eXp Luxury unveils division for high-profile clients

eXp Realty has unveiled eXp Sports & Entertainment — a new division within eXp Luxury aimed at serving professional athletes, entertainers and other high-profile clients. The announcement was made Tuesday during eXpCon Miami, the brokerage’s annual real estate conference. eXp Sports & Entertainment provides agents with certification, branding tools and access to a global network

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eXp Realty launches AI assistant ‘Mira,’ AI training program

eXp Realty has announced the launch of two major artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives; Mira, a new AI-powered business assistant — and the eXp University AI Accelerator Series, an eight-week program aimed at helping agents learn to integrate AI and automation. Unveiled Tuesday at eXpCon Miami, Mira allows agents to instantly access real-time business data, navigate

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Why More Homeowners Are Selling Without Agents

Why More Homeowners Are Selling Without Agents

Selling a home has become a more complex decision as online platforms offer new ways to bypass real estate agents. According to a new Clever Offers survey, 42% of sellers said market conditions influenced how they sold their home, and many chose alternative routes such as cash buyers, iBuyers or for-sale-by-owner listings. Of those who

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Rechat, Loft47 partner to streamline brokerage operations

Rechat announced a new integration with Loft47 — a commission management and back-office automation system — with an aim of simplifying brokerage operations from deal creation to agent payouts. “Our integration with Loft47 reinforces our commitment to giving brokerages the flexibility to choose the tools that best fit their workflows,” said Shayan Hamidi, CEO of

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Slocum Home Team joins eXp Realty after 76 years in Rhode Island

The Slocum Home Team, a three-generation family real estate business founded in 1949, has joined eXp Realty. Founded by George Slocum in Warwick, Rhode Island, the brokerage has been a fixture in local real estate for the better part of a century. The team is now led by Nick Slocum and includes 30 agents and

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Compass adds the Salaverri Windsor Group in Florida

Compass announced that the Salaverri Windsor Group. a Sarasota, Fla.-based real estate team, has joined the company. Led by Georgia Salaverri and Steven Windsor, the team has more than 30 years of combined experience in real estate. “We are thrilled to welcome the Salaverri Windsor Group to Compass,” said Jeff Polashuk, regional vice president of

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Colorado housing market sees wider price cuts ahead of ski season

Colorado’s housing market shows a statewide median list price of $649,900 with 22,890 active listings, according to HW Data. Nearly half of active listings recorded a price reduction during the week. New supply totaled 1,441 listings while 1,869 homes moved under contract. Inventory gives shoppers more choice An active inventory near 23,000 listings expands options

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Most Americans use AI for housing market data

A majority of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence to help them navigate the housing market, with 82% using AI for real estate insights, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. Despite the rise of technology, consumers continue to view real estate agents as the most trusted and accurate source of information. Among AI platforms,

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Arrivva’s fixed-fee model challenges commission norms

For more than a decade, Fred Glick has been on a mission to shake up how Americans buy and sell homes. As founder of Arrivva — a California-based real estate and mortgage brokerage — Glick said his company’s fixed-fee model offers a transparent alternative to the traditional commission system. “People think because we’re not charging

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