POWER BROKER Report Archives

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Construction in February Hit by Red Tape and Weather Builders were challenged in February by ongoing pressures and unfavorable weather. According to the Commerce Department, builders churned out a disappointing 1.16 million housing starts, down 8.7 percent from January—which posted a windfall—and 9.9 percent...	2019-03-29
When Appraisals Come Back Low, Brokers Scramble to Salvage Deal As brokers, the primary job of bringing buyers and sellers together on a price usually seems like the bulk of the work, but it’s really only half the battle. Inspections, taxes, insurance and financing are just a few of the outside forces that need to be satisfied before...	2019-04-24
8 Ways to Successfully Manage From Afar Managing remotely has quickly become the norm in today's work world, especially for real estate brokers and managers. And yet, it's not easy. With more employees working remotely or on flex schedules, it can be tough to create the kind of connection you need to help people do...	2019-04-25
RISMedia Releases Interactive Power Broker Directory Tens of thousands of industry professionals have sourced RISMedia for analysis of the ranking and research results of RISMedia’s 31st Annual Power Broker Report Top 500 since its release last month, and now, the company has released an expanded ranking—the Top...	2019-04-25
The Housing Market Is Stronger Than We Thought Late last year, analysts were betting on a break from the hot housing market, which had begun to breed concerns of instability. How long could prices really run up? The consensus was strong: Expect interest rates to rise to 5 percent—possibly 6...	2019-04-25
When Buyers Turn to Another Agent No one enjoys being dragged into a procuring cause dispute. What steps can you take to prevent procuring cause disputes? Everyone knows who represents the seller. How can you strengthen your claim on the buy side? The Role of Buyer Representation Agreements The Accredited...	2019-04-25
Do You Know a Newsmaker? Help Us Share Their Story RISMedia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers, those individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the housing industry, and for their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve. Click here to nominate...	2019-04-25
2019 Real Estate Firms Outlook: Growth Expected Despite Market Downturn Despite a reported dip in business activity from 2017, real estate firms say they are expecting growth for 2019. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently released its 2019 Profile of Real Estate Firms, a report detailing the business activity and characteristics of real...	2019-04-26
Generation X Homebuyers in 2019 The Gen X (1965-1979) cohort often is ignored, sandwiched as it is between Younger Boomers (1955-1964) and Older Millennials (1980-1989). While it’s true that millennials overall are the largest group of homebuyers, Gen X is also an important generational group: they comprise 24...	2019-05-31
NAR Moves to Dismiss 'Baseless' Lawsuit, Hopes to Consolidate All Cases The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently filed a motion to dismiss the class action lawsuit Moehrl v. NAR, which alleges the organization conspired to inflate commissions by requiring all brokers to "make a blanket, non-negotiable offer of buyer broker compensation...	2019-05-31
Data and the MLS: Diving Into the Unique Challenges of NYC By Liz Dominguez The New York City real estate market is truly unique, specifically revolving around the use and ownership of data. That was the major discussion among industry leaders at The State of Real Estate Data in NYC, presented by the Hudson Gateway Association of...	2019-05-31
Boosted by Job Wins, Consumer Confidence Rises Americans' confidence in the economy, as well as their employment and income picture, is rising, brightened by gains in the labor market. In May, The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index® jumped to 134.1—an improvement from the month prior, when the Index...	2019-05-31
Case-Shiller: Home Prices (Positively) Wilt Appreciation continued to shrink this spring—but the narrative overall is positive, with double-digit gains now settling into smaller, sustainable upticks. In alignment with a consistent trend, annual appreciation in March weakened to 3.7 percent, according to the latest...	2019-05-31
Leveraging the Transformative Potential of Blockchain Technology Samuel Proctor, chief executive officer at Genesis Block, co-founded his company in November 2017 with the intention of assisting companies that are looking to leverage blockchain technology in their core business and capital strategy. One such company that's gaining recognition in...	2019-05-31
9 Companies That Got Brand Right It's tougher than ever to grab and hold customer attention. People are overwhelmed by messages flying at them from all directions, and it's easy for yours to get drowned out. Plus, there are more options than ever, and online businesses have made it easy to pick the lowest...	2019-06-20
What Are Existing-Home Sales, and Why Is the Data Important? What Are Existing-Home Sales? Existing-home sales data are a monthly measure of the sales volume and prices of existing single-family homes, condos and co-ops nationwide. Existing-homes, unlike new homes, are homes that are owned and occupied before coming onto the market....	2019-06-25
Power Broker Strategies: Honing In on Winning Markets Over the next two decades, San Antonio is expected to see an influx of more than 1 million people to the city, and Jennifer Shemwell, president of Phyllis Browning Company (PBC)—ranked No. 412 in sales volume in RISMedia's 2019 Power Broker Report—is ready to help them...	2019-06-26
RISMedia Forum Addresses the 'Next Wave' of Real Estate The seas of real estate are constantly churning in anticipation of the next big disruptor, ready to release a sudden wave of innovation that can rapidly upend the marketplace for those who are not prepared. This topic was discussed in-depth to a standing-room-only audience at...	2019-06-26
Construction Imbalances to Inform Market in Next 10 Years In 2018, 1.2 million households materialized. In the same time, builders completed 1.18 million units, and initiated 1.2 million starts. Close-but-not-quite-enough construction is the determining factor for the future of housing, according to Harvard University's recently...	2019-06-27
Ushering in a New Era of Digital Deal, Contract and Transaction Management Negotiating and closing a real estate transaction is a time-consuming process full of numerous moving pieces that need to come together in perfect succession in order to be executed successfully. Imagine if that process, which can take upwards of months, could be whittled down...	2019-06-27

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