As home sales remain sluggish, rentals offer brokerages an opportunity to generate revenue today while building client relationships that can lead to future sales.

Saved messages, automated replies and a backup plan can help real estate agents respond to new inquiries promptly while staying focused on current customers.

Research links lower returns among older home sellers to property condition and sales methods, highlighting trade-offs in quick or private deals.

Tampa led construction activity, while Polk, Pasco and Duval counties posted gains even as permit counts declined across all five regions tracked by HBW.