Kristen L. Haynes

Kristen L. Haynes

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Dermot Buffini makes way for brother Brian as coaching firm’s chief executive

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-05 16:04
After 13 years as CEO, Dermot Buffini will now serve as a board advisor and international brand ambassador at the well-known real estate coaching company.

New Report Shows Online Research Shaping How Most Agent Relationships Begin

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 15:57

The way buyers and sellers choose a real estate agent has shifted meaningfully over the past several years, and it’s reshaping what it takes to win business, according to a new report. Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents, released Dec. 30, shows 36% of sellers now find their agents through online channels, more…

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Dermot Buffini Steps Down as CEO of Buffini & Company; Brian Buffini to Assume Role

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 15:08

Above, from left, Brian Buffini and Dermot Buffini Buffini & Company has announced a leadership transition as Dermot Buffini steps down from his role as chief executive officer after 13 years, and company founder Brian Buffini assumes the role of chairman and CEO. Dermot Buffini became CEO in 2013, guiding Buffini & Company through a…

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The Top 3 Factors That Will Shape Success This Year

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 14:55

Above, top row from left, Christina Pappas and Todd Sumney; bottom row from left, Michael Valdes and DeAnn Golden. While many ingredients will be added to your 2026 recipe for success, there are a few key components that can make or break your business in the year ahead.  In the closing session of RISMedia’s 6th…

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New year. Now what? How to turn Q4 planning into a January pipeline

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-05 14:45
Aligning your goals and implementing the changes you've identified can make all the difference as you move your business into 2026, Lori Muller writes.

Nation’s Top Homebuilding Metros Rely Heavily on Immigrants, Per Harvard Study

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 14:01

Immigrant labor has become essential to both homebuilding and residential remodeling in top metro areas with the highest levels of building permits, according to new research from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS). The findings underscore the critical role that foreign-born workers play across the entire residential construction space—from new home construction to major…

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Court Report: Anywhere & Compass Merger Sees Stockholder Blow Back; Judge Blocks CFPB Defunding

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 13:31

Editor’s Note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Federal judge rules Trump administration must find funding for CFPB The Trump administration’s latest attempt to block funding and operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) hit a roadblock on Dec. 30.…

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The Buyer Experience: Looking Back and Looking Forward, Part 1

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Mon, 2026-01-05 13:28

Editor’s note: In this two-part series, we take a look at how the buyer experience differs today from past years. Today is a look back at how the process evolved to where it is now. On Wednesday we review how tech has impacted everything, and the skills required to serve luxury-market clients. When you think…

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What Starbucks and Domino’s can teach you about ‘impossible’ goals

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Mon, 2026-01-05 10:41
If "same-old, same-old" isn't getting the results you want, maybe it's time to think bigger and set some impossible goals for yourself, Greg Hague writes.
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