Voters favor policies that drive a healthy real estate market | Can sellers still choose to market their property as an office exclusive? | How to build a culture of exceptional customer experience
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A new nationwide poll shows Americans "support key provisions that impact the real estate economy," says NAR Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn. The data empowers members who are taking NAR's policy priorities to Capitol Hill next month, McGahn says in the latest Advocacy Scoop podcast episode. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (5/2)
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Answers About Multiple Listing Options for Sellers
Can sellers still choose to market their property as an office exclusive?
Yes, home sellers can choose to have their property marketed as an office exclusive exempt listing. This means the property will not be disseminated on the MLS to other MLS participants and subscribers and the listing will not be publicly marketed. Find more answers about NAR's new policy statement, Multiple Listing Options for Sellers, at facts.realtor.
Businesses often prioritize marketing and customer acquisition over customer experience, but exceptional service is crucial for loyalty and brand image. Leaders should build a customer-focused culture by cultivating employee trust in the leadership team, defining company values, coaching employees and celebrating exceptional performance. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (4/30)
Elements from 1980s style are trending in home design, including the use of focal pieces in decor without being overly cluttered. Full Story: Global News (Canada) (5/1)
JBG SMITH shifts sales focus to apartments JBG SMITH said it has refocused its sales activities on apartments rather than office properties in the Washington, DC. area. "D.C. seems headed for some sort of slowdown in economic growth," CEO Matt Kelly noted in a letter to shareholders. Full Story: CoStar Group (4/30)
Providence, R.I., home sells for $2M, second-highest in 2025 A Greek Revival home in Providence, R.I., built in 1844, has sold for $2 million, marking the city's second-highest residential sale this year. The property was renovated to include modern amenities while retaining period details. Ralph Curti of Residential Properties represented the seller, while Kira Greene of Compass Providence was the buyer's agent. Full Story: Providence Business News (R.I.) (5/1)
City sees its first permanent supportive housing for seniors Santa Fe Senior Village, a 54-unit affordable housing community for seniors and veterans, has opened in Vista, Calif. The development includes 51 studio apartments, with 27 units furnished for those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and is the city's first permanent supportive housing project. Full Story: The Village News (Fallbrook, Calif.) (5/1)
Legislation & Regulation
Dept. of Veterans Affairs nixes mortgage rescue program The Department of Veterans Affairs has shut down its Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program, which converted missed payments to low-interest loans for about 20,000 veterans who faced foreclosure. The program was created during the Biden administration but has faced Republican criticism for putting too much taxpayer money at risk. It comes at a time when about 90,000 VA loans are seriously past due. Full Story: National Public Radio (5/1)
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