Through its partnership with SkySlope, a transaction management app founded in 2011, Rechat now incorporates forms and e-signature options, plus data automation tools.

The push toward private or off‑MLS “test” listings delivers little proven pricing premiums, sells a small share privately and often lengthens time to sell despite industry claims, writes Jonathan Miller, co-founder of property appraisal firm Miller Samuel.

Contract signings were up in all four U.S. regions. 

The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly survey found continued pessimism among the nation’s homebuilders at the end of a tough year. 

The move was expected, but came amid increasing dissention among Fed officials, who voted for the cut by the sharpest division in six years.

The partnership combines Rechat’s Marketing Center with Follow Up Boss’ CRM and market reports in one real estate “super app.”

The average commission was up from a recent low in third quarter 2024 that followed the NAR settlement. 

Geographically, trends varied widely, with formerly hot areas like Florida and the Southeast posting the deepest declines and formerly cool areas, like the Midwest, showing healthy gains.

Site users will be able to access every eXp listing — regardless of regional boundaries — using the tool’s search engine.

By region, sales rose in the Midwest, Northeast and South but fell in the West. 

The association made local MLSs responsible for deciding whether non-Realtors may access their platforms as part of a suite of changes aimed at reducing antitrust risk. 

Priorities outlined in the plan fall under two overarching categories: building the future member experience and modernizing the association.

The chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® also predicts home prices will climb 4% compared to 2025. 

At the top of the list? WaterSense fixtures — the plumbing solution, which claims to reduce water use by more than 20%, increased in popularity by 289.6%.

At the same time, the average age of the first-time buyer hit an all-time high of 40, according to the 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. 

In addition to her responsibilities in Colorado, Hakalmazian will retain her roles as managing broker of DeLex Realty and designated broker of DeLex’s sister company, D-Lex.