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Georgia Multiple Listing Service Announces Record Production Numbers by Members In 2020

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Friday, January 15, 2021

In 2020, members produced $39.9 billion in sales volume, for an increase of 18.5%, or $6.18 billion over 2019s previous record numbers.

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  • In 2020, members produced $39.9 billion in sales volume, for an increase of 18.5%, or $6.18 billion over 2019s previous record numbers.
  • Members also recorded 134,770 closed transactions, for an increase of 8.6% over the previous years transactions of 124,104.
  • Georgia MLS, Georgias largest real estate marketplace, has provided real estate tools, services and education to real estate professionals for 58 years.
  • With member offices ranging from the North Georgia Mountains, Metropolitan Atlanta, through central Georgia, and along the Georgia coast, members have consistently sold more homes through Georgia MLS than any other multiple listing service in the state.

Top Real Estate Technology Company Agent Image Joins Real Estate Educator Tom Ferry's First-Ever Virtual Elite+ Retreat

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

For more than two decades Agent Image has been a leader in website design and development for real estate agents and brokers.

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  • For more than two decades Agent Image has been a leader in website design and development for real estate agents and brokers.
  • Headed by digital marketing executive Jon Krabbe, Agent Image has launched more than 25,000 industry websites and specialty technology for properties.
  • With more than 300 employees and offices around the world, Agent Image provides real estate professionals with cutting-edge property technology solutions.
  • By helping others take their businesses to the next level, Agent Image utilizes real estate technology to aid industry insiders with achieving success.

Strive Real Estate Partners With Side -- Creating the Future of Real Estate, Today

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strive Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strive Real Estate today announced its partnership with Side , the only real estate brokerage that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into boutique brands and businesses.
  • The alliance will ensure that Strive Real Estate, on a mission to be digitally-centric on every level, is powered by the most advanced platform in the industry.
  • Partnering with Side will ensure that Strive Real Estate remains at the cutting edge of the evolving real estate market while allowing its agents to continue delivering premium services to their clients.
  • Strive Real Estate agents are fully supported by a one-of-a-kind premium brokerage platform, which provides transaction management, property marketing, lead generation, business growth opportunities, vendor management, and infrastructure solutions.

Bright MLS Names Digital Product Strategist Abhinav Gupta to Its Leadership Team

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, today announced experienced digital strategist Abhinav Gupta has joined Bright MLS to grow the companys existing products and drive the organizations product development pipeline.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, today announced experienced digital strategist Abhinav Gupta has joined Bright MLS to grow the companys existing products and drive the organizations product development pipeline.
  • Prior to joining Bright MLS, Gupta served in leadership positions at CoreLogic and Citigroup focused on digital transformation.
  • Abhinavs combination of digital strategy experience and deep understanding of the real estate industry positions him perfectly to be a steward of innovation for Bright MLS and the members we serve, said Brian Donnellan, Bright MLS President and CEO.
  • As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers.

Real Estate Legend Brian Buffini Joins with NAR and RIS Media to Kick Off ‘Real Estate’s Rocking in The New Year’ Virtual Event

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Following the uncertainty of 2020, its more important than ever for real estate agents to develop a rock-solid business strategy that supports them through any circumstances, says Buffini.

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  • Following the uncertainty of 2020, its more important than ever for real estate agents to develop a rock-solid business strategy that supports them through any circumstances, says Buffini.
  • Real Estates Rocking in The New Year is co-presented by RIS Media and the National Association of REALTORS.
  • Discovering real estate, Brian quickly became one of the nations top real estate agents working a non-traditional methodology based on building long-term relationships with clients.
  • Founded by real estate legend and master motivator Brian Buffini, the company provides a unique and highly-effective lead generation system.

StateRequirement Enters Real Estate Licensing Market With Free Guides

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known for its free guides and online resources in the insurance licensing, insurance adjuster, and securities markets, StateRequirement has now entered into the real estate licensing market ( https://staterequirement.com/real-estate ).

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Known for its free guides and online resources in the insurance licensing, insurance adjuster, and securities markets, StateRequirement has now entered into the real estate licensing market ( https://staterequirement.com/real-estate ).
  • With this entry comes a group of free step-by-step guides to help anyone get a real estate license in their home state.
  • "We've always done our best to make licensing information simple, accessible, and actionable, and we plan to do the same in the real estate market," says Ethan Peyton, CEO of StateRequirement.
  • Along with the fifty state guides, StateRequirement plans to release supporting information for new and prospective real estate agents to simplify the entire process of beginning a career in real estate.

2020 Average Realtor® Commission Rates in the US

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Each year the EffectiveAgents team looks at a large sample of US home transactions to determine the average real estate commission percentage that a home seller might expect to pay.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Each year the EffectiveAgents team looks at a large sample of US home transactions to determine the average real estate commission percentage that a home seller might expect to pay.
  • 2020 was an unusual year and the fees that real estate agents charge were impacted.
  • Overall, the year yielded some interesting changes to fee landscape.With homes selling quicker and agents utilizing more tech than ever, average realtor commissions were markedly lower.
  • The average real estate commission in 2019 was 5.702% and, while inventory was constrained, it was nothing like the supply-demand scenario that played out in 2020.

Mobile-First Real Estate Brokerage Avenue 8 Debuts with $4M Seed Funding Led by Craft Ventures, Zigg Capital, and Good Friends

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Friday, December 18, 2020

Real estate agents have been beholden to an age-old brokerage model that elevates infrastructure over individuals and radically underserves their interests.

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  • Real estate agents have been beholden to an age-old brokerage model that elevates infrastructure over individuals and radically underserves their interests.
  • The tide is now turning; agents know it and are looking for a better way, said Justin Fichelson, Co-founder and CEO of Avenue 8, and former residential real estate agent.
  • Avenue 8 empowers agents to be more entrepreneurial, giving them the tools they need to be successful and drive better outcomes for their clients.
  • Like many industries, real estate has been forced to quickly embrace technology amid the Covid-19 pandemic, and Avenue 8s mobile-first approach put the company ahead of this curve.

Bright MLS President & CEO, Brian Donnellan, Recognized as a HousingWire 2020 Tech Trendsetter

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Monday, December 7, 2020

and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, announced today that Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS, has been named to HousingWires 2020 Tech Trendsetter list.

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  • and KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright MLS, the leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the Mid-Atlantic US representing 95,000 real estate professionals in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, announced today that Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS, has been named to HousingWires 2020 Tech Trendsetter list.
  • The HousingWire Tech Trendsetters Award recognizes individuals in the housing industry who overcame incredible challenges while navigating the new normal as COVID-19 hit last spring.
  • Its an honor to be recognized by HousingWire as a 2020 Tech Trendsetter, said Donnellan.
  • As a leading Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Bright serves approximately 95,000 real estate professionals who in turn serve over 20 million consumers.

Tim Collom Realtor Group Partners with Side to Create House Real Estate, a Truly Artistic Blend of Tech, Innovation, and Market Expertise

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Monday, November 23, 2020

The collaboration will ensure that House Real Estate, a leading Sacramento firm, is powered by the most advanced platform in the industry.

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  • The collaboration will ensure that House Real Estate, a leading Sacramento firm, is powered by the most advanced platform in the industry.
  • House Real Estate specializes in residential real estate throughout Greater Sacramento.
  • Partnering with Side will ensure House Real Estate remains at the cutting edge of the evolving real estate market while allowing its agents to continue delivering premium services to their clients.
  • Tim Collom and his group of agents have built House Real Estate on the foundation of client relationships and their extensive knowledge of Sacramento.