AI can save time, but agents must protect customer information, question its answers and personally verify the final product, AI-expert Kevin Hawkins said during Florida Realtors Live at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo.
Florida Realtors’ new I 🧡 My Hometown series will recognize members who give back to their communities. Submissions are due Oct. 30.
Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6, a major modernization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal reporting, will be here before you know it. Getting comfortable with it now will reduce the chance of transaction delays in the future. Waiting is not a strategy, says appraisal expert Michelle Czekalski Bradley.
Reading contracts closely and planning for likely problems can help agents respond confidently when negotiations become challenging.
The FCC is seeking input on rules affecting certain foreign-made drones and components, including some used for LiDAR mapping, but no blanket ban is in place.
Military buyers purchasing from afar need agents who can flag property concerns, explain VA financing and prepare early for remote closing.
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, while shelter costs increased 0.3%, keeping mortgage rates and housing affordability in focus before the Fed meets.
At Florida Realtors’ 2026 Convention, Ifoma Pierre outlined five ways agents can use AI and automation to prospect, manage leads and create useful content.
Clear expectations, candid feedback and consistent accountability can help agents take ownership of their performance and turn daily habits into results.
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.76% from 6.71% last week, while 15-year rates increased to 6.09% from 6.04%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said.
