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“Housing market stuck in neutral as rates, price growth flatten” was a recent headline in Real Estate News. Through IRES, you have access to a free subscription to the news outlet to stay informed, and I encourage you to stay plugged in this year. More consumers than ever are reading headlines like this and areContinueContinue reading “Stat Shot: Reading Between the Headlines”

February is full of professional development and networking opportunities. Check out these upcoming events: 2026 Virtual MLS Summit Real estate professionals from across the U.S. will convene for the 2026 Virtual MLS Summit. You’ll get to hear from industry experts and brokers who’ve navigated every market shift and get valuable knowledge to help you stayContinueContinue reading “Sharpen Your Skills”

The IRES leadership team has been hard at work strengthening IRES’s reputation and influence within the broader real estate industry. Through Jeff and Julie’s active involvement and strategic leadership, IRES continues to gain visibility, credibility and opportunities that directly benefit our subscribers. We’re excited to share a few recent leadership wins that reflect this momentum.ContinueContinue reading “IRES Leadership Recognition”

Some of your New Year’s resolutions may have already come and gone. That’s okay! I’m here to suggest a few achievable resolutions that will help you excel professionally this year.  Embrace Professional Development: Set a goal to try a few new classes this year. Even one or two can help you learn new tools, sharpenContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner: 2026 New Year’s Resolutions”

As you look to tell the story of what’s going on in the market to your clients, check out InfoSparks. InfoSparks allows you to dive into statistics for a specific location and neighborhood so you can figure out how long houses are sitting on the market, sales prices, number of listings, etc. All of theContinueContinue reading “Agent Toolbox: InfoSparks”

Congratulations to Julie Dahl on her promotion from Vice President of Industry Relations to Chief Operating Officer! We spoke with Julie about her new role: What are you looking forward to in your new role as Chief Operating Officer? In addition to my operational duties which include working closely with legal counsel, insurance partners, publicContinueContinue reading “Staff Spotlight: Julie Dahl”

If you’re not enrolled in AutoPay, it’s time to sign up! AutoPay allows you to automatically pay your IRES invoices using your checking or savings account or credit card, so it’s one less thing for you to worry about.   With AutoPay, you won’t forget to make a payment. Any subscriber who misses a payment getsContinueContinue reading “Don’t Stress, Sign Up for AutoPay! “

Looking to take your career to the next level? Want fresh leadership experience? Have opinions about today’s real estate landscape and want to do something about them? If any of these apply to you, we encourage you to apply for the IRES MLS Board of Managers. We’re looking for three members to join our board.  ContinueContinue reading “Level Up Your Career “

Have you been including floorplans on your listings? If the answer is no, it’s time to rethink that approach. According to the WAV Group Floor Plan Consumer Interest Survey:   95% of buyers are more likely to take a closer look at a listing if it includes a floorplan  93% of buyers believe agents who includeContinueContinue reading “Agent Toolbox: CubiCasa  “