Lease News Today — September 24, 2026
How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing and more — today's lease signal.
The real estate industry is seeing a mix of shifts in strategy and performance as it navigates changing market conditions. For real estate agents, building strong partnerships is crucial, and that includes carefully vetting referral partners to ensure successful collaborations. This involves asking the right questions to assess their capabilities and reliability. Meanwhile, some homebuilders like KB Home are adjusting their approaches to meet buyer demands, with a build-to-order model showing promising results, although buyers remain cautious.
In other developments, technology continues to play a significant role in real estate with advancements like SERHANT.'s upgraded AI platform. However, a recent study by ARELLO highlights that private listings, despite their growing popularity, often sell for less than those listed on the MLS. This trend is part of a broader movement where coming-soon listings are gaining traction. On the financial side, the title insurance industry saw a 15% increase in premium volume during the second quarter, indicating continued activity in the real estate market. These stories together paint a picture of an industry in flux, with stakeholders adapting to new realities and opportunities.
Today's signal:
• How agents can vet a referral partner: 10 questions to ask before signing (housingwire.com)
• KB Home’ build-to-order pivot pays off, but buyers remain cautious (housingwire.com)
• SERHANT. upgrades S.MPLE AI platform with Dot assistant (housingwire.com)
• ARELLO study finds private listings sell for less than MLS (housingwire.com)
• Private listings come up short as coming-soon listings gain ground, study finds (housingwire.com)
• Title premium volume climbs 15% in second quarter (housingwire.com)