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<p>A survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that 83% of homebuyers and sellers prefer dealing with human estate agents rather than artificial intelligence during key stages of property transactions. Only 6% of respondents said they would prefer using AI for critical interactions such as booking valuati...

Amid real estate industry consolidation, Michael Valdes writes, the true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger.

While real estate agents may hold different viewpoints on policy, coach Darryl Davis writes, let's not forget that we're all working toward the same goals.

Jason Waugh, currently president of Coldwell Banker Affiliates, will rejoin HomeServices first on enterprise initiatives before stepping into the HSF Affiliates CEO role next year.

<p>John Healey has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer in Prime Minister Andy Burnham's cabinet, replacing Rachel Reeves. Speculation has intensified around potential property tax reforms, including a Land Value Tax system.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news...

Chris Kelly says the new Cotality-built platform is not an MLS workaround or private-listing network, but a way to control listing data flow.

The complaint also says that Compass ended its direct listing feed to Zillow for all brokerages and affiliates nationwide on Friday.

The Trump administration is seeking to reinstate former Acting Director Cameron Hamilton along with hundreds of previously released employees.

More Americans are moving abroad than at any point in decades. Here's what the data shows and what it means for real estate professionals.

Pending home sales hit their highest level since February 2023 in April, and the median U.S. sale price posted its biggest year-over-year gain in 13 months, according to Redfin.

The companies made clear the initiative is built around simplicity as well as data input and control for real estate agents.

Sellers taking $50,000 under asking. Contracts falling through. A Texas agent breaks down how she's staying resilient in a tough market.

What actually develops agents, Nick Schlekeway writes, is daily reps, real accountability and someone who cares enough to tell them the truth before the market does.

Begin preparing now for this summer's mid-year real estate business audit and review, coach Darryl Davis writes, so you can finish the year strong.

<p>A West Midlands property developer and lettings agent has received a 22-month suspended prison sentence after fraudulently obtaining Covid-19 business support loans totalling £125,000. Harjinder Singh was also banned from acting as a company director for seven years.</p> <p>The post <a href="http...

Ditch the slide deck, lead with diagnostic questions, then recommend a pricing and timing strategy built for the seller.

HUD OIG audit says 1,237 HECM borrowers may see LESA funds depleted about six years early, with up to $258 million at risk.

<p>Avamore Capital has provided £3.3 million in development finance for a six-unit residential scheme that includes substantial highway infrastructure work. The 18-month facility marks the lender's first transaction with a newly formed borrower partnership.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.prope...

<p>A 21-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) scheme on Iffley Road in Oxford has secured £3.05 million in bridge-to-let financing from specialist lender Aspen. The funding package, structured at 80% loan-to-value on day one, includes an initial advance of £2.05 million to refinance the existin...

<p>Property inspection platform TouchRight is pursuing additional CRM integrations following the completion of its connection with Alto's system. The company has also launched AI-powered reporting functionality one year after director Miriam Roth acquired the business from Plentific.</p> <p>The post...