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Sotheby’s: Luxury housing market resilient despite economic waves

Wealthy U.S. households continue to lead gains in real estate values despite ongoing economic volatility, according to a mid-year report from Sotheby’s International Realty. The 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook highlights that the luxury housing sector remains a strategic asset for those who are navigating inflation, stock market shifts and global uncertainties while continuing to invest […]

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Compass affiliate The Gambino Group adds three top agents

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The Gambino Group at Compass — led by founder Carl Gambino — has expanded its roster with the addition of three experienced agents in Los Angeles and New York City. Gambino said the additions mark a key step in the team’s growth strategy. “This year has been a standout for growth for our team, and

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NWMLS adds referral fee disclosures to real estate forms

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Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has introduced new disclosure requirements aimed at increasing transparency around referral fees in residential real estate transactions across Washington state. The changes include a new stand-alone Referral Disclosure form and updates to brokerage services agreements. These additions are intended to inform buyers and sellers when a broker receives or pays

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Jason Mitchell takes the crown as #1 real estate broker in the USA

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Jason Mitchell Group (JMG) officially earned the ranking as America’s #1 real estate team for both transactions and volume on Real Trends’ List for the Top Ranking Mega Teams in 2024 on June 6th, 2025. JMG, located in 42 states, finished 2024 with approximately 820 agents nationwide — now over 1000 — with 10,279 closings

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No hacks, just hustle: The truth about real estate success

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I’ve been in this business long enough to know the truth that most agents don’t want to hear: The road to real estate success isn’t paved with hacks or shortcuts. It’s built on consistency, accountability, and the willingness to do what’s hard, especially when you don’t feel like it. So let’s talk about what’s hard,

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Netflix-featured real estate agent killed in hit-and-run

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A New York real estate agent known for her appearance on Netflix’s “Million Dollar Beach House” was killed in a hit-and-run Thursday afternoon in the Hamptons, according to local reports. Sara Burack, 40, was found unconscious on a Hampton Bays road on Thursday afternoon. Authorities said she was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver

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Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite

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Few events in recent real estate history have rattled the industry more than the antitrust lawsuits filed against major brokerages and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), accusing them of artificially inflating agent commission rates. NAR settled the Sitzer-Burnett case for $418 million and agreed to rules that the plaintiffs believed would help bring down

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Compass agents have a battle plan against CCP, Zillow

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The countdown is on to Zillow’s new listing standards policy, which bans publicly marketed private listings. While it’s possible for agents at any firm to end up with a banned listing, most industry observers expect that agents at Compass — a vocal critic of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and Zillow’s policy — will face

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How to make the most of real estate testimonials to attract new clients

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Imagine if you could bottle the enthusiasm your clients have for working with you and use it to capture new business. That’s where real estate testimonials come into play. We all know that getting testimonials is an important part of building a business, yet it’s often a forgotten step in the process. More often than

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Partner Real Estate soars to new heights among mega teams

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Partner Real Estate is on the rise — and making its presence felt. The Los Angeles-based independent brokerage achieved its best-ever placement in the 2025 RealTrends rankings, coming in at No. 13 among mega teams by closed sales volume. For Rudy Kusuma, CEO of the team, the distinction represents more than just a number. “We

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Sotheby’s: Luxury housing market resilient despite economic waves

Compass affiliate The Gambino Group adds three top agents

NWMLS adds referral fee disclosures to real estate forms

Jason Mitchell takes the crown as #1 real estate broker in the USA

No hacks, just hustle: The truth about real estate success

Netflix-featured real estate agent killed in hit-and-run

Are settlement rules pushing down agent commissions? New survey says the opposite

Compass agents have a battle plan against CCP, Zillow

How to make the most of real estate testimonials to attract new clients

Partner Real Estate soars to new heights among mega teams

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