Realtor friends, let’s address the elephant in the room: our industry is in a recession. The US economy may still be growing, but with the jump in interest rates over the past 20 months and tight inventory, we have experienced four consecutive quarters of negative growth (a recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative growth). So we're in a recession. In fact, nationally, we are at a ~23% drop in transactions year over ...

The Impact of AI on Realtors: Will the Human Touch Prevail?   You're a Realtor, navigating a constantly changing industry. You're working hard, building relationships, and striving for success. Yet, in the back of your mind, there’s that nagging anxiety as we ponder the question: Will AI technology render our jobs obsolete?    In a recent CE class, this topic came up. A lively 10-minute debate ensued, with some optimism but mostly varying levels of ...