Best Practices Archives — RISMedia https://www.rismedia.com/category/best-practices/ Integrity in Real Estate Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:42:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://www.rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Best Practices Archives — RISMedia https://www.rismedia.com/category/best-practices/ 32 32 6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/6-musts-to-share-with-buyers-about-why-you-rule-over-ai/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/6-musts-to-share-with-buyers-about-why-you-rule-over-ai/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:42:02 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477888 One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate affordability, mortgage payments or closing costs.…

The post 6 Musts to Share With Buyers About Why You Rule Over AI appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/6-musts-to-share-with-buyers-about-why-you-rule-over-ai/feed/ 0 Joining United a Game-Changer for Multi-State Brokerage https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/joining-united-a-game-changer-for-multi-state-brokerage/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/joining-united-a-game-changer-for-multi-state-brokerage/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:40:34 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477858 Above, Allison James Estates and Homes Vice President Jessica Crumbaugh (left); CEO Matthew Crumbaugh (center); COO Victoria Mudie (right) Matthew Crumbaugh CEO Allison James Estates and Homes Port Charlotte, Florida https://www.allisonjamesinc.com Regions served: California, Florida, Maryland, D.C., Nevada, Texas, Massachusetts and Virginia Years in real estate: 17 Number of offices: 1 Number of agents: 725…

The post Joining United a Game-Changer for Multi-State Brokerage appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/joining-united-a-game-changer-for-multi-state-brokerage/feed/ 0 Breaking the Mold on Traditional Franchise Models https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/rob-cleapor-breaking-the-mold-on-traditional-franchise-models/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/rob-cleapor-breaking-the-mold-on-traditional-franchise-models/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:37:12 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477847 At a time when consolidation is reshaping the real estate industry, and more brokers and entrepreneurs are looking for alternatives to one-size-fits-all franchise models, Iron Valley Real Estate (IVRE) is charting a different course. Under the leadership of CEO Rob Cleapor, the company has built its reputation around impact—creating an environment where entrepreneurs can maintain…

The post Breaking the Mold on Traditional Franchise Models appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/24/rob-cleapor-breaking-the-mold-on-traditional-franchise-models/feed/ 0 Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/op-ed-trust-still-matters-in-a-data-driven-market/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/op-ed-trust-still-matters-in-a-data-driven-market/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:17:21 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477797 No matter what corner of real estate your work touches, you’ve watched the industry change quickly. There’s more information available today than ever before, yet having more doesn’t mean people know what to trust. Conversations about trust in real estate often focus on how buyer and seller expectations have changed throughout the years. Those conversations…

The post Op-Ed: Trust Still Matters in a Data-Driven Market appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/op-ed-trust-still-matters-in-a-data-driven-market/feed/ 0 A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/a-learning-mindset-leads-to-luxury-success/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/a-learning-mindset-leads-to-luxury-success/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:28:07 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477800 Above, Jeffrey Braun Real estate can be a complicated industry to break into given the current challenges facing the housing market, and the luxury sector is an animal all its own, something Jeffrey Braun, a CLHMS™ luxury agent with Corcoran Horizon’s Muskoka, Canada, outlet, can attest to. Specializing in luxury real estate and recreational markets,…

The post A Learning Mindset Leads to Luxury Success appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/23/a-learning-mindset-leads-to-luxury-success/feed/ 0 The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/the-new-era-of-realtor-safety-from-prevention-to-protection/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/the-new-era-of-realtor-safety-from-prevention-to-protection/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:39:21 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477760 While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry.   Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting…

The post The New Era of Realtor® Safety: From Prevention to Protection appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/the-new-era-of-realtor-safety-from-prevention-to-protection/feed/ 0 Op-Ed: Innovation Before Regulation—Not So Fast, My Friends https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/op-ed-innovation-before-regulation-not-so-fast-my-friends/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/op-ed-innovation-before-regulation-not-so-fast-my-friends/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:32:48 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477718 I find it fascinating that an industry that has historically resisted government involvement in the relationship between a broker and their client is now increasingly looking to the government for solutions. Across the country, states are introducing legislation around private listings, listing transparency and consumer access to housing inventory. Some support it. Some oppose it.…

The post Op-Ed: Innovation Before Regulation—Not So Fast, My Friends appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/22/op-ed-innovation-before-regulation-not-so-fast-my-friends/feed/ 0 Rising Above the Competition https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/rising-above-the-competition/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/rising-above-the-competition/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:59:51 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477671 Carter Clark Broker/Owner/President Weichert, Realtors® – The Griffin Company Fayetteville, Arkansas https://www.weichertgriffin.com Regions served: Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri Years in real estate: 23 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 236 Favorite part of your job: Working with our agents to help them grow their business, learn how to prospect and be customer-centric. Most…

The post Rising Above the Competition appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/rising-above-the-competition/feed/ 0 Corcoran’s Women-Powered Quintet Cornering Santa Fe Luxury Market https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/corcorans-distaff-quintet-veritas-cornering-santa-fe-luxury-market/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/corcorans-distaff-quintet-veritas-cornering-santa-fe-luxury-market/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:51 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477688 From left: Amanda Morris, Ria Bacigalupa, Stephanie Duran, Catie Ish, Amelia Robinson. Alex Ignacio photo.  It may not have been the intent for Veritas Real Estate Partners to be composed of only women agents, but they certainly aren’t upset with the results. Corcoran Plaza Properties, the exclusive Corcoran affiliate serving Santa Fe and the surrounding…

The post Corcoran’s Women-Powered Quintet Cornering Santa Fe Luxury Market appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/corcorans-distaff-quintet-veritas-cornering-santa-fe-luxury-market/feed/ 0 Growing a Brokerage Built to Last https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/growing-a-brokerage-built-to-last/ https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/growing-a-brokerage-built-to-last/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:32:03 +0000 https://www.rismedia.com/?p=477656 Randy Rector CEO HomeSmart Evergreen Realty Irvine, California https://homesmart.com/franchise/hs0019 Regions served: Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties Years in real estate: 21 Number of offices: 9 Number of agents: 1,000-plus Who has most influenced your success: My parents, who instilled in me a strong work ethic The brokerage recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. What…

The post Growing a Brokerage Built to Last appeared first on RISMedia.

]]> https://www.rismedia.com/2026/09/21/growing-a-brokerage-built-to-last/feed/ 0