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The ultimate listing appointment checklist for agents (+ tips & scripts)

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Successful listing agents know that winning the listing starts long before they walk through the door. Preparation is what allows you to lead the conversation, answer questions with confidence, and avoid getting caught off guard during the appointment. This guide breaks down exactly how to prepare for a listing appointment and how to navigate it […]

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Zillow and Redfin ordered to produce documents in $100M rental syndication antitrust case

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Zillow and Redfin must turn over documents related to their $100 million rental syndication agreement, according to a court order issued on Thursday in the antitrust lawsuit filed by state and federal regulators.  On Thursday, Judge William Porter ruled that the defendants must comply with the document production requests issued by the Federal Trade Commission

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Lofty details new agentic AI operating system for real estate agents, brokers

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Lofty is leaning into the next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate, not just assisting agents, but quietly running much of the business for them. The real estate technology company has introduced Lofty AOS, which it describes as the industry’s first agentic AI operating system built specifically for brokerages. Lofty vice president of

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Hanna, Windermere and three more brokerages settle home seller commission lawsuits

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An additional five home seller commission lawsuit settlement agreements have gained final approval. On Thursday, Judge Stephen Bough, a Kansas City-based U.S. District Court judge, granted final approval to settlements reached by Hanna Holdings, William Raveis Real Estate, EXIT Realty Corp., Windermere Real Estate Services and William L. Lyon & Associates with the Gibson suit

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Realtor.com Q2 revenue rises 10% as visitor traffic outpaces rivals

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Visitor traffic was a high point for Realtor.com during the second quarter of parent company News Corp.’s fiscal year. The firm announced its financial results for the quarter ending on December 31, 2025, on Thursday.  During the quarter, revenue at Move, the operator of Realtor.com was $143 million, a 10% increase from the year prior.

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Judge denies Compass injunction against Zillow listing policy

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A New York City-based U.S. District Court judge has denied Compass’s preliminary injunction motion in its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow.  As a result of Judge Jeannette Vargas’ ruling, Zillow may continue enforcing its listing access standard policy, which bans listings from its site that have been publicly advertised for more than one business day prior

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Redfin rolls out ChatGPT app for real estate searches

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Redfin, which is now owned by Rocket Companies, is following in Zillow’s footsteps and launching an app integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.  The company announced Friday that ChatGPT users now have access to a Redfin app within the platform that allows users to locate property listings relevant to their home search parameters and chat with the

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Foreign investors keep U.S. real estate moving

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While many of the latest conversations around the U.S. real estate market have focused on affordability and interest rates, one segment continues to move forward: foreign investors. While domestic buyers remain more cautious, investors from abroad are driving much of the transaction volume in many U.S. markets. One reason is that foreign buyers view risk,

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‘Your listing, your lead’ isn’t the problem — professionalism is

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It’s a story of frustration that many buyers and agents can relate to. Buyers repeatedly reaching out to listing agents to see properties, only to receive no response. Calls go unanswered, questions linger and access to homes stalled. That frustration is real and deserves acknowledgment. Consumers should expect timely communication and professional conduct. Where the

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Brown Harris Stevens names Maggie Ross to lead Brooklyn sales

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Brown Harris Stevens (BHS) is welcoming Maggie Ross as its new managing director of sales for the firm’s Brooklyn operation, according to an announcement on Wednesday.  Prior to accepting this position at BHS, Ross was an associate real estate broker at Compass.  In her new role at BHS, Ross will be tasked with overseeing all

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