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Zillow and Realtor.com Announce Collaboration to Share Pre-Market, Preview Listings Across Both Platforms

Beth McGuire — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:48:01 +0000

Fierce portal giant competitors Zillow and Realtor.com have announced a new collaboration where, beginning this summer, Zillow Preview pre-market listings will also be available on Realtor.com®—listed as “Realtor.com Preview” listings. The move, being hailed by the portals in a release as setting “a new standard for pre-market transparency,” will allow buyers to see more homes…

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PropStream, LoanGeek to Host Webinar on Navigating Real Estate Financing Options

Beth McGuire — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:59:36 +0000

PropStream, in collaboration with LoanGeek, will host a live webinar aimed at helping real estate professionals better navigate today’s evolving lending landscape and identify effective funding strategies. The session, “Funding Made Simple: Loan Options for Your Next Deal,” will focus on simplifying financing options and helping agents, investors and other real estate professionals bridge the…

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As BHHS Powers Forward, Leisey Advocates Relationships and Collaboration

Michael Catarevas — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:48:22 +0000

Above, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) President Vince Leisey If the ultimate goal of a major national business conference is to not only inspire attendees to achieve new heights of productivity but to have them gain a new appreciation for what ultimate perseverance is all about, then Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ (BHHS) recent MORE 2026 Sales Convention…

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Brown Harris Stevens and FirstTeam Announce Cross-Country ‘Strategic Partnership’

Claudia Larsen — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:22 +0000

Above, Bess Freedman, left and Michele Harrington Brown Harris Stevens (BHS) and FirstTeam®—based in New York City and Southern California, respectively—today announced what they are describing as a multi-year marketing partnership meant to “unite” the two storied independents from coast to coast. Focused on “cross-marketing initiatives, advertising, public relations, networking, and shared insights,” company executives…

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New-Home Sales Rose Sharply in March as Builders Burn Through Inventory

Michael Catarevas — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:04:56 +0000

Sales of new single-family houses in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to estimates released jointly May 5 by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). That was 7.4% above the February rate of 635,000, and 3.3% above the March 2025 rate of 660,000.…

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How to Build a ‘B-Roll Bank’ for Effortless Content

Paige Brown — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:55:36 +0000

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In today’s digital landscape, video isn’t just a trend—its the reigning king of real estate marketing. Algorithms on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and even Facebook are explicitly designed to…

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Inside Real Estate, Buffini & Company Launch BoldTrail + Buffini Mode to Combine AI With Referral-Based Coaching

Paige Brown — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:29:27 +0000

Inside Real Estate and Buffini & Company have announced BoldTrail + Buffini Mode, a new partnership that integrates referral-based coaching directly into an AI-powered mobile workspace. The collaboration brings Buffini & Company’s long-standing coaching methodology into Streams, the AI-driven workspace within Inside Real Estate’s BoldTrail platform. The announcement was made recently at Unite 2026, the…

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The Back-Office Gap That’s Costing Brokerages Millions at Closing

Devin Meenan — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:37:54 +0000

For multi-entity brokerage owners, enterprise value is built over years—through agent growth, revenue expansion and operational scale. But a new whitepaper from thedeepdive.tech, “The Valuation Discount Hiding in Plain Sight,” reveals that a silent threat in the back office can erase millions of that value the moment a buyer starts due diligence. Buyers don’t just…

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HomeSmart Partners With Guild Mortgage as a Preferred Lender

Claudia Larsen — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:19:24 +0000

HomeSmart has announced a partnership with Guild Mortgage in a continuing effort to provide agents and clients with better service and support. As a HomeSmart preferred lending partner, Guild Mortgage will provide dedicated Loan Officer coverage with participating brokerage offices, according to a release. The firm stated it places a strong emphasis on fast response…

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The Latest Transitions, Mergers and Executive Hirings in Real Estate

Michael Catarevas — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:04:28 +0000

Compass takes majority stake in Peerage Compass International Holdings (CIH) has assumed a controlling stake in Peerage USA Holdings LLC, a firm that invests in and supports multiple Sotheby’s International Realty franchises, as part of a debt-restructuring transaction. The maneuver involves taking 51% of the common equity in a parent company tied to certain Sotheby’s…

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