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Florida median home prices rose in August despite slower sales, with tightening inventory helping support them, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
In an interview on Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate educator Paul Fedynich explains how mentorship helps agents strengthen communication skills, build their businesses and better serve buyers and sellers.
Buyers who fall short under traditional credit scoring have another financing path now that more lenders can use VantageScore 4.0.
About 22% of Realtors have faced a safety concern. Screening apps, panic buttons and smarter lockboxes can provide added protection before and during showings.
Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks.
On Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate broker associate Corina Lessa Silva shares how a focused niche, consistent video content and customer follow-up helped build her international business.
AI marketing expert Sam Mehrbod told Inman that agents can improve visibility in AI searches with original, hyperlocal content focused on specific neighborhoods.
A John Burns Research and Consulting survey found about half view “dream home” as overused, suggesting agents should emphasize quality and how homes fit buyers’ lives.
Jimmy Burgess outlines in Inman seven expenses, habits and strategies agents can cut or rethink to create a more focused real estate business in 2027.
Florida home sales dipped slightly in August, but tightening inventory and rising prices point to a leveling market, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.