Agent News

Realtor survey points to expected increase in buyer traffic 

The latest National Association of REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey found that 16% of respondents expect a year-over-year increase in buyer traffic in the next three months, compared to 13% a month earlier.

Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty expands, acquires Unlimited Sotheby’s International Realty

The acquisition is part of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s mission to expand its footprint across the Boston area.

Keller Williams and Coursera create new professional certification 

The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate comprises 124 hours of real estate education, including videos, readings, assessments and hands-on projects. 

Davids earns Asian Real Estate Association of America A-List award

AREAA’s A-List honors top producers who make significant contributions to the Asian American real estate landscape.

NAR adds fair-housing training requirement to Realtor qualifications 

Realtors will be required to complete two hours of training every three years beginning in 2025. 

Keller Williams launches three more enrichment programs for agents 

The brokerage says the “business communities” — KW Operations, KW Wellness and KW Clarity — provide agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Two tech tools to create your own 3D floor plans

Providing a 3D floor plan where buyers can virtually immerse themselves into the space is key to securing an in-person viewing.

Keller Williams launches new business-development programs for agents 

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

2022 NAR Member Profile: Median Realtor income jumps in 2021 

According to the annual survey, the typical Realtor saw their transaction sides rise from 10 to 12 and their sales volume increase from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. 

Signal Real Estate to launch brokerage in partnership with Side

The brokerage has partnered with the real estate tech company as it expands its brokerage-as-a-service model to Massachusetts.

Residential Real Estate Council to provide MoxiWorks HR tools through Broker Solutions 

The tools include MoxiEngage, a CRM specifically designed for real estate agents; MoxiPresent, a comparative market-analysis presentation tool; and MoxiHub, a brokerage intranet. 

Gail Roberts and Ed Feijo
Coldwell Banker’s Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team named top-performing small sales team

The team came out tops in the nation for the fourth year in a row.

RE/MAX celebrates 2 million transaction sides at annual convention in Las Vegas 

The real estate franchisor’s 140,000 agents closed more than two million transaction sides in 2021 to become the first real estate brand to do so in a single calendar year, according to the company.

Jack Conway unveils new branding and team leadership

The new brand marries the modern vision and timeless values of its founder Jack Conway and remains a guiding principle for his daughter and President and CEO Carol Bulman

NAR donated nearly 3,500 meals to Americans in last six months

As part of an ongoing relationship with the Food Recovery Network (FRN), the National Association of Realtors provided roughly 3,475 meals to Americans in the past six months, according to a press release. 

What’s the future of Boston real estate for 2022?

While buyer preferences for more space — both inside and outside the home — remain and supply chain issues continue to stifle home construction efforts, other factors, such as the potential increase in interest rates, are expected to change the game in 2022.

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