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Helping Agents Thrive in Business—and in Life

Desirae Sin — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:30:27 +0000

Shawn O’Neill Broker/Owner JPAR City & Beach Jacksonville, Florida https://shawnoneill.jpar.com Region served: Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida Years in real estate: 25 Number of offices: 2 Number of agents: 107 Favorite part of working in real estate: I’m in the “give” phase of my career, so helping agents hit their income goals while enjoying a…

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Kelly Silver Assumes Dual Role as Chief Marketing Officer for Two BHHS Regional Giants

Beth McGuire — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:09:33 +0000

Above, Kelly Silver Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) New England, New York, and Hudson Valley Properties and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties jointly announce that longtime industry marketing professional Kelly Silver has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of both organizations. According to a release, in this dual role, Silver will oversee brand and marketing strategy…

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Sue Yannaccone Says ‘Different Expectations’ After Merger, Tells Brokers to ‘Keep Powder Dry’

Beth McGuire — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:03:39 +0000

Above, Sue Yannaccone. Photo by AJ Canaria WASHINGTON, D.C.—Compass International Holdings (CIH) COO Sue Yannaccone has been through a pretty big transition. Serving as president and CEO of Anywhere Brands for six years, she is now leading operations for the largest real estate brokerage in the world, as it seeks to reshape the industry on…

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Vidal Discusses ‘Opportunity of a Lifetime,’ What’s Next for REMAX

Beth McGuire — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:27:44 +0000

Above, Alex Vidal, right, and John Featherston at RISMedia’s CEO Exchange. Photo by AJ Canaria. Five months after the April announcement of the Real Brokerage acquiring the iconic REMAX brand, Alex Vidal, former president of ERA Real Estate, was announced as the new president of REMAX in September. Bringing nearly three decades of experience in…

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eXp’s Leo Pareja to Lead AGNT as Glenn Sanford Steps Down

Beth McGuire — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:05:10 +0000

Above, Glenn Sanford, left, and Leo Pareja eXp Founder Glenn Sanford, chairman and chief executive officer of AGNT, Inc.—the parent company of eXp Realty and NextHome Inc.—announced Thursday that eXp CEO Leo Pareja will take the reins of the parent company, according to a news release. The leadership transition “marks the next phase of its…

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MLS Leaders Look to Shape Future of MLS Policy Through Advocacy

Beth McGuire — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:25:10 +0000

It’s the invisible backbone that powers consumer access to real estate listing data. But, oftentimes, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and its interests get overlooked amid bitter legal battles over broker cooperation rules and intense debates over AI and listing data control. But Jessica Edgerton, the new CEO of the Council of Multiple Listing Services…

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Buyers Continue Holding Back; Refinance Applications Hit Lowest Point Since 2025

Beth McGuire — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:04:37 +0000

Borrowers looking to purchase or refinance their homes continue to sit on the sidelines, hesitant to make a move as mortgage rates sailed past the seven-percent mark and arrived at their highest level in almost three years–at one point hitting 7.49% last week. The latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)—its measure…

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As Housing Picture Dims, Agents Should Use Local Data to Tell the Right Story: Bright MLS Economist

Desirae Sin — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:05:20 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Housing has been on a rollercoaster ride in the last two years, and 2027 is shaping up to be more of the same. Even though real estate has certainly seen its down cycles, this time is different, a leading economist told real estate executives last Friday at RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange.…

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Beyond the Chatbot: RISMedia Unveils ‘Digital Humans’ at CEO & Leadership Exchange

Paige Tepping — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:31:16 +0000

Above, from left: Sean McRae, John Featherston, Chris Kelly, Creig Northrop, Ben Silva. On-screen: Synthetic humans JackAI and Mae. Photo by AJ Canaria. Artificial intelligence has moved well beyond the chatbot—ushering in what RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston likens to a modern-day Industrial Revolution. During RISMedia’s 38th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange last week…

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Regional Leaders Talk Success Strategies at CEO & Leadership Exchange

Desirae Sin — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:58:11 +0000

Above, from left, Matt Widdows, founder and CEO, HomeSmart; Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner and CEO, Lamacchia Realty, Inc.; DeAnn Golden, president and CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties; and Tracy Hutton, CEO and owner, CENTURY 21 Scheetz. Photo by AJ Canarla. News coverage—both from mainstream media and real estate organizations—tends to focus on national trends. But…

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