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| 3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer | ||
| 4/16/2026 3:17 PM | ||
| As the market heads into the summer season—typically one of the busiest times of the year for real estate—agents have a critical window to prepare. The groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months feel smooth and productive or chaotic and reactive. Instead of waiting for activity to pick up, proactive agents are…Read More | ||
| March Results Added to a Strong First Quarter for Luxury Market | ||
| 4/16/2026 3:14 PM | ||
| The April 2026 Luxury Market Report points to a North American luxury market that continues to defy broader uncertainty. Sales activity increased modestly, inventory remained tight and well-prepared listings continued to command attention. For professionals in the space, this is not just a positive signal, it’s a call to refine strategy in a mar...Read More | ||
| Repliers Partners with the HAR.com to Expand Real-Time MLS Data Access | ||
| 4/16/2026 1:51 PM | ||
| Repliers—a platform that simplifies the application of real estate data—has announced a partnership with HAR.com—the MLS platform owned by the Houston Association of Realtors®—to provide subscribers with modern data access options to deploy new innovations in their businesses. Under the partnership, Repliers stated it becomes HAR.com’...Read More | ||
| Southeast MLS Alliance Expands with Addition of realMLS | ||
| 4/16/2026 1:39 PM | ||
| The Southeast MLS Alliance—composed of CHS Regional MLS (Charleston), Realtracs (Nashville), Canopy MLS (Charlotte) and Georgia MLS—has announced the expansion of its regional data-sharing initiative with the addition of realMLS, serving the greater Jacksonville and Northeast Florida area. With the inclusion of realMLS, the Southeast MLS Allianc...Read More | ||
| Mortgage Lock-In Persists as Monthly Payments Cross $2,000 Threshold | ||
| 4/16/2026 12:51 PM | ||
| The mortgage rate lock-in effect continues to keep a hold on the housing market, delaying relief in the constraints on existing inventory, according to the latest data from Realtor.com®. Realtor.com’s Q4 2025 Outstanding Mortgage Data report broke down the current shares of rates in outstanding mortgages as follows: Outstanding ...Read More | ||
| American Home Shield Expands Technology Partnership with SkySlope | ||
| 4/16/2026 12:42 PM | ||
| Frontdoor, Inc., a national home warranty provider, has announced an expanded relationship with technology provider SkySlope to help simplify transactions for real estate agents and brokers in 43 states. SkySlope’s solution streamlines the home warranty application process by eliminating unnecessary forms and automating the entire process into a...Read More | ||
| New ‘Zillow Buzz Index’ Tracks Buyer Engagement | ||
| 4/16/2026 12:29 PM | ||
| Zillow has launched the Zillow Buzz Index (ZBI), a new metric that measures which design details and architectural features boost buyer engagement with a listing. The data helps to identify which homes are most likely to attract strong interest and move quickly, which in turn helps agents guide clients in how to generate more interest…...Read More | ||
| New York Real Estate Leaders React as State Considers Restricting Private Listings | ||
| 4/15/2026 2:44 PM | ||
| The issue of private listing networks is not confined to real estate policy; it has also caught the attention of lawmakers nationwide. Several states, including Washington, Illinois, Wisconsin and Connecticut, have passed or considered laws that mandate real estate listings be publicly accessible, a potential limitation on the exclusivity offere...Read More | ||
| Universal Consulting Opportunities Advances Global MLS Adoption and Industry Collaboration | ||
| 4/15/2026 2:21 PM | ||
| Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, announced it expanded its global footprint in Q1 2026 through industry engagements, strategic partnerships and ongoing efforts to advance transparency and data standardization across real estate markets worldwide. Recognizing an increasing global demand for MLS framewo...Read More | ||
| The Pre-Marketing Rush Is Reshaping Listings—and the MLS Record | ||
| 4/15/2026 1:51 PM | ||
| In a matter of weeks this quarter, all the major brokerages partnered with portals to pre-market their listings. Compass routed its pre-market listings to Redfin; Zillow formed its own coalition—with Keller Williams, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, RE/MAX, United Real Estate and Side—as it launched Zillow Preview. And eXp Realty announced a “Co...Read More | ||