Effective Date: Approximately December 15, 2025 | Bill: S7882/A1417-B Last updated: October 18, 2025 What You Need to Know Right Now On October 16, 2025, New York became the first state to ban algorithmic rent-setting software statewide when Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S7882/A1417-B. The law takes effect approximately December 15, 2025 (some sources cite…
Last Updated: October 2025 Real estate is local. Buyers search for homes in specific neighborhoods. Sellers want an agent who knows their street. Yet most agents compete on impossible national keywords while local SEO—the discipline that captures high-intent, geographically-constrained searches—remains underutilized. The reality is clear: 76% of people who perform a local search on a…
Last updated: September 26, 2025 Quick Navigation: New Agents · Experienced Agents · Team Leaders · Luxury Specialists The real estate industry has undergone its most significant transformation in decades. With the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement reshaping compensation structures and agent-client relationships, choosing the best brokerage for real estate agents has never been…
Last updated: December 15, 2024 When a $50 million Bel Air mansion sits on the market for over two years before selling at a 75% discount, it reveals a harsh truth: luxury property marketing requires fundamentally different strategies than traditional real estate. While standard properties may sell through MLS listings and open houses, high-end properties…
Last updated: September 24, 2025 Consistent lead generation remains one of real estate’s biggest challenges, with NAR’s 2024 Technology Survey showing 68% of agents struggling to maintain predictable prospect pipelines. This comprehensive analysis of Connekter real estate leads helps you make an informed go/no-go decision and set up systems that convert. Whether you’re running a…
Last updated: September 18, 2025 Speed matters in real estate lead generation. Research from Harvard Business Review shows that responding to leads within 5 minutes dramatically increases qualification odds—waiting even 10 minutes decreases your chances by 400%. Yet most real estate teams still struggle with consistent, fast lead response systems. Speed to lead explained in…
Last updated: September 15, 2025 Real estate professionals invest thousands of dollars annually in CRM platforms, yet 68% still struggle with lead follow-up consistency. The choice between Follow Up Boss and kvCORE (now BoldTrail) represents more than selecting software—it defines your business strategy, workflow efficiency, and long-term growth potential. This comprehensive analysis examines both platforms…
Last updated: September 8, 2025 Best real estate lead generation companies in 2025 (USA) — this guide compares pricing, lead quality, exclusivity, contracts, and ROI so brokers and agents can pick the right vendor confidently. Introduction The U.S. real estate market in 2025 presents unique challenges that make lead generation more critical than ever. According…
Last updated: September 7, 2025 Homes.com vs Zillow 2025: this guide tests costs, CPL, CPA, lead quality, and speed so you know who wins when in real markets. TL;DR: Homes.com wins on cost per closing at high volume ($889 vs $1,379), while Zillow beats on speed to first response (12 minutes vs 47 minutes). Listing…
Last updated: September 1, 2025 Realtor.com vs Zillow leads in 2025—this guide shows real costs (ZPA/Connections vs Flex/ReadyConnect), what agents report on lead quality, and the systems that cut cost-per-closing. You’ll get a quick verdict, a side-by-side table, a 90-day testing plan, and a live ROI calculator to project your numbers. Real estate agents spent…
