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Today on Real Estate Backstage, the government shutdown’s impact on the housing market … the FTC sues Zillow and Redfin … and the MLS PIN settlement receives final approval.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Compass has reached a deal to acquire Anywhere … Zillow is hit with a new class action lawsuit … The inflation rate continues to increase, but the Fed moved forward with its first rate cut of the year … And a federal judge blocks President Trump from firing Lisa Cook.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, I share a recent conversation I had with my friends at Pixlmob on their PropMedia podcast. We discuss the importance of great media in marketing not just your listings, but yourself!----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, mortgage rates drop to their lowest level of the year after a weak jobs report … Mr. Cooper shareholders voted to approve the Rocket acquisition … and the DOJ launches a criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Fed Governor Lisa Cook files a lawsuit against Donald Trump after his attempt to remove her from her position on the FOMC … an appeals court rejects the legal basis for many of Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” … and a judge actually sides with a property manager over a tenant in an ESA lawsuit.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump signs an Executive Order to pave the way for direct investments in real estate to be included in 401(k)s … A Federal Appeals Court gives the green light for the CFPB to shed 90% of its workforce … Jerome Powell hints at upcoming rate cuts … and Summer sales hit their slowest pace in 10 years.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Opendoor’s CEO resigns under pressure from investors … The latest inflation data provides mixed signals … Speculation grows over who will replace Jerome Powell as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve … and changes are coming to mortgage “trigger leads.”----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, a weaker-than-expected jobs report shakes up the economic data, leading Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and increasing the odds of a Fed rate cut next month ... the U.S. housing market appears to be stalling ... "Accidental Landlords" are impacting the market ... and CoStar files a lawsuit against Zillow over copyright infringement.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the inflation ticks back up, leaving the Fed divided on whether to cut rates … LoanDepot finds itself in hot water over alleged violations of  Reg Z … And proposed legislation seeks to end capital gains taxes on home sales.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the “Big Beautiful Bill” passes through Congress … Strong jobs reports for May and June show the labor market’s resiliency … Inflation continues to cool, but the Fed retains its “wait and see” posture … Housing starts fell 10% in May … Compass sues Zillow over its private listings ban … Opendoor conducts another round of layoffs, while agreeing to pay $39 million to settle a lawsuit with a group of investors … and the Secret Service warns of a cryptocurrency scam that has been targeting real estate agents.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR overturns its ‘no-commingling’ rule … Redfin shareholders vote to approve the $1.7 billion Rocket acquisition … international demand for U.S. real estate jumps … and an out of the box solution that could be the answer to the “lock-in” effect.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, a Federal Court blocks Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs … Howard Hannah defies NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy … Moody’s downgrades the Federal government’s credit rating … Foreclosures are up 23% from a year ago … and talk of re-privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac heats back up.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the U.S. and China agree to a 90-day de-escalation in the trade war … inflation was lower than expected in April … 1 in 4 potential buyers are waiting for rates to fall below 3% … and we have even more acquisitions on the horizon.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Fed decides to hold rates steady, citing stagflation risk … Howard Hanna reaches a settlement with plaintiffs in the Gibson case … A lack of transparency at the Federal Housing Finance Agency is raising questions … and a Redfin investor has filed a lawsuit aimed at preventing the upcoming acquisition by Rocket.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the labor market remains resilient with a stronger-than-expected April jobs report … GDP contracted in the first quarter, but it’s actually not as bad as it sounds … A bipartisan bill seeks to give advantages to first-time homebuyers … and Compass files a lawsuit against the Northwest MLS.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, new home sales are up, while existing home sales are down … Trump walks back his comments about firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell … Proposed legislation seeks to eliminate the Florida Real Estate Commission … and Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20 million to settle a TCPA lawsuit.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the battle between Compass and the Northwest MLS hits a fever pitch … Zillow and Redin both announce bans on listings that don’t follow NAR rules from their sites … consumers begin to react to the new tariff policy … and financial markets have a relatively calm week, recovering from the volatility we saw earlier in the month.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Donald Trump presses pause on the tariffs for 90 days with everyone except China … We have positive inflation and jobs reports for March … Fannie Mae has fired over 100 employees for alleged fraud … and Compass pushes forward with its private listing network in direct defiance of MLS rules.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, NAR announces changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy … Rocket announces its acquisition of Mr. Cooper … The Federal Reserve holds rates steady … HUD announces it will begin requiring proof of permanent resident status for FHA loans … and Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff policy goes into place, sending markets tumbling.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Rocket plans to acquire Redfin … Compass may be in talks to acquire HomeServices of America … Inflation cooled in February, but some signs of economic weakness are beginning to crop up … a proposed bill seeks to severely disincentivize hedge funds from buying and holding single family homes … and AREA proposes an alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, Keller Williams takes on outside investment capital for the first time … The United States Treasury announces that it will not enforce the BOI reporting requirement of the Corporate Transparency Act … The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Zillow over REX and the DOJ … Some of Trump’s tariffs go into effect, while some are delayed … And the most recent labor market numbers are a bit of a mixed bag.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Corporate Transparency Act is back in effect … The CFPB drops its lawsuit against Rocket Homes … Inventory levels continue to normalize as sales drop … NAR makes its first settlement payment … and consumer credit card debt hits a new record high.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, social media is flooded with reports of a housing market crash in Washington, DC, but the data paints a different picture … The DOJ gets involved in REX’s lawsuit against Zillow … Phoenix REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® have come to an agreement that brings the local Association back into compliance with NAR’s bylaws … Ron Desantis wants to eliminate property taxes in the State of Florida … and a recent study found that sellers who didn’t list their properties in the MLS left about $5,000 on the table on average.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, a strong jobs report and higher-than-expected inflation make it less likely that we’ll see another Fed rate cut any time soon … the Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to slash about half of its workforce … A debate over “Days on Market” heats up across the industry … and a broker in New York files a lawsuit against Zillow.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, legislation is introduced to defund the CFPB … the Senate confirms Scott Turner to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development … the United States reaches a deal with Canada and Mexico to delay the implementation of tariffs … and inventory levels continue to normalize across the country.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the TCPA rule changes are put on hold … the White House Office of Management and Budget releases a memo announcing a temporary pause on some Federal spending, causing mass confusion and consternation … the Federal Reserve decides to hold rates steady at their most recent meeting … Keller Williams files a lawsuit against InsideRE over trademark infringement.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, we discuss Donald Trump's nominees for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ... a record-breaking number of executive orders were signed on inauguration day ...  Trump demands lower interest rates in an address to the World Economic Forum ... and the New Mexico MLS now requires floor plans on all listings.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, California's insurance market is in a state of crisis ... Mortgage rates fall on the heels of December's inflation report ... the Supreme Court declines to hear NAR's appeal in its years-long dispute with the DOJ ... Vanderbilt Mortgage is the latest recipient of CFPB enforcement action ... and a looming TikTok ban could impact how some real estate agents generate leads.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, home price growth continues to slow … the labor market is trending in a positive direction … NAR membership levels fall below 1.5 million nationwide … the Supreme Court meets to decide whether to hear arguments from NAR and the DOJ .. RealPage is back in the DOJ’s crosshairs … and a bill was introduced in Congress that seeks to remove the lifetime mortgage insurance requirement for FHA loans.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, we take an in-depth look at HousingWire's 2025 forecast for the U.S. housing market.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the fight between NAR and the Phoenix Association of REALTORS® heats up, with NAR threatening to revoke Phoenix’s charter … The injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act was removed, but then put back in place … the CFPB has filed a lawsuit against Rocket Homes for alleged RESPA violations … And finally, we take a close look at one really important economic indicator that almost no one is talking about.----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate again in December, but signaled fewer cuts are likely next year … Existing home sales rose again in November … Consumer homebuying sentiment hits its highest level in nearly 3 years … NAR hits Phoenix REALTORS® with a cease-and-desist over MLS Choice … and finally, we take a look what real estate professionals need to know about the new TCPA rules regarding the Do Not Call registry and one-to-one consent requirements.Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode10----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the December CPI report shows inflation is going in the wrong direction, but the markets don’t seem to be too concerned … We take a look at Trump’s nominees for HUD, the FTC, and the DOJ’s Antitrust Division … EasyKnock announces that it will be closing its doors … And finally, we take a look at Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode9----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, purchase mortgage applications rise for the fourth week in a row ... the November jobs report comes in strong ... a District Court in Texas issues an injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act ... appeals to the NAR settlement are rolling in ... and Rocket Mortgage sues the Department of Housing and Urban Development.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode8----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

The NAR Settlement was approved! Today on Real Estate Backstage we talk about the judge’s ruling, and perhaps more importantly, what comes next for the real estate industry … We’ll also cover pending home sales, which are up … New construction home sales, which are down … and finally, one thing that not a lot of people are talking about but that could make a big impact on mortgage rates in 2025.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode7----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, breaking news of yet another scandal that the National Association of REALTORS® finds itself in … Homebuilder confidence gets a post-election boost … The Phoenix REALTOR® Association provides MLS access to non-REALTORS® ... The industry pushes back against the FHFA's title waiver pilot program ... Existing home sales rise for the first time in three years … And finally, we take a look at the odds of a real estate crash in 2025.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode6----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, the Labor Department releases inflation data for the month of October, there are conflicting reports on how average commission rates have been affected by the new NAR rules that were recently implemented, NAR’s Executive Committee votes on funding the settlement payments, and the biggest dangers and opportunities facing the real estate industry.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode5----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Donald Trump has been elected to be the next President of the United States. Today on Real Estate Backstage, we take a look at how a second Trump term would likely affect the residential real estate market.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode4----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, a federal judge grants final approval to settlements with the 9 real estate brokerages involved in the Gibson case … the DOJ misses the deadline to file an objection to the NAR settlement in the Sitzer-Burnett case, although a handful of other parties have objected … Agents have started bringing lawsuits against NAR over mandatory membership requirements … CoStar Group doubles down on its investment on Homes.com … A stronger than expected economy may keep home prices and interest rates propped up … The FHFA loosens up its appraisal requirements … And a broker in Idaho is offering free listings and free guns to new clients.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode3----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage, we unpack the details of the proposed NAR settlement and how to navigate the post-settlement real estate market.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode2----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

Today on Real Estate Backstage we cover the intensifying debate over the Clear Cooperation Policy, NAR's recent petition filed with the Supreme Court, and the most recent inflation date from September's Consumer Price Index.📝 Get the full show notes with article links:http://RealEstateBackstage.com/Episode1----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage

There’s an old adage that the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly been the case in the real estate industry for the last few years. From DOJ probes and class action antitrust lawsuits to volatile interest rates to persistent inventory shortages … Being in real estate isn’t always as easy or as glamorous as they make it look on TV.But I believe that no matter what the market throws at us, there is still tremendous opportunity for those who are willing to work hard, hone their skills, and provide their clients with a great experience. And that’s why this podcast exists. At Real Estate Backstage, our mission is to help real estate professionals thrive. I’m Michael Smith. I’m the Founder and CEO of Bluefield, a 3-time Inc 5000 company headquartered in Greenville, SC that provides real estate brokerage, property management, and insurance services.Each week we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at what’s going on in real estate, and adjacent industries like mortgage and insurance. I’ll give you my opinions about what’s going on, and I’ll also include practical tips to help you grow your business.🌐 Check out our website:http://RealEstateBackstage.com----------------------------------😄 Let's connect on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/real.estate.backstageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.estate.backstageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatebackstageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-estate-backstageX: https://twitter.com/R_E_Backstage