Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The power of branding in real estate In the real estate world, there’s a prevailing belief that “You are the brand” as an agent. A well-designed visual identity — either through the distinct font and colors you choose for your brand, through a logo, or through a combination of both — offers you an even more important opportunity.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

“But agent commissions have never been a closing cost from a buyer perspective. We don’t even know if the buyer’s agent fee would be an allowable closing cost because they might not even be a material necessity to the transaction.” Or would those be considered more of a nice to have as opposed to must have?,”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Revive has released a new tool named “Revive Vision AI” designed to assist real estate professionals in property valuation. The tool requires real estate agents to upload a minimum of 10 photos of the property. Renovation scope & budget: Recommendations for renovations, including tasks and estimated costs.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The brokerage on Thursday launched Accelerate , an incentive program that helps agents maximize their revenue share earning potential during their first year with the brokerage. The program is available in all 24 countries where eXp Realty operates and it is open to agents who joined on or after March 1, 2023.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Generative artificial intellegence, such as ChatGPT, is changing everything—a statement that comes as little surprise to anyone these days, and least of all to the many real estate agents whose markets are being saturated by artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered buyers. That means that agents need to become smarter, too.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

If you sold a home and paid a commission to a real estate agent, you may be part of class action settlements,” the postcards read. The firm was appointed as the designated settlement administrator for the suit in 2022, over a year prior to any settlement agreements being reached. Millions are expected to be sent out across America. “If

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In his testimony, Gansho confirmed that NAR’s “Antitrust Compliance Guide” states that members should not discuss fees with competitors and that agents should never use statements such as, “I’d like to lower the commission, but no one will show your house.” Michelle Figgs, the former senior industry analyst at Keller Williams , appeared next.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One of the passions that has spanned my career in its entirety is creating exceptional experiences — for agents and their clients, our brokerage staff and anyone who interacts with our brand. And at The Agency, we’re lucky to have an incredible in-house design and creative agency that impacts nearly every aspect of our business and brand.

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Real Estate News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Realtor.com's newly launched Listing Toolkit is designed to get listing agents in front of more sellers and uplevel their listing presentations.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2022

Starting May 25, “several hundred” real estate agents in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Denver metro areas will no longer have access to Premier Agent , thanks to major changes coming to Zillow ’s lead generating platform. The percentage an agent pays depends upon the sale price of the property.

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Inman

MAY 29, 2023

When listing a luxury property, agents must bear in mind that buyers’ expectations are higher than ever. And color can effectively illustrate that designer lifestyle. They want to see a home that aligns with the aspirational architectural content they watch and read.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2021

I saw a social media post recently by our local ‘mega-agent’ entitled: “Breaking News: Individual Real Estate agents added to Endangered Professions List!”. This post compares the individual real estate agent to “a tennis player using a wooden racket” or “a football player with a leather helmet.” The individual agent.

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Maximum Exposure Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Designated agency in real estate is an important concept affecting buyers and sellers. It involves assigning specific agents to represent the interests of individual clients in a transaction. The scenario occurs when two agents from the same real estate brokerage represent buyers and sellers.

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Inman

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ask the Agent is a web-based video production suite designed to help agents create short-form video resources for their clients, leads and colleagues.

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GeekEstate Agents & Brokers

APRIL 18, 2024

Today’s showcase: Final Offer] Final Offer is a customer-facing and agent-driven platform for negotiating home sales that delivers clear, real-time offer alerts for buyers and sellers. By publicly stating the price and terms they have committed to accept, sellers work with their agents to set a clear stage for negotiations.

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RIS Media

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation—offered through the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Center for REALTOR® Development—is a must for agents who are looking to work directly with buyer-clients at all stages of the home-buying process.

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RIS Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Amidst the demands and challenges of running a real estate business, earning a designation or certification might seem like just another item on your growing to-do list. Here… The post CRD CONNECT: Why Your Designations Matter appeared first on RISMedia.

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Real Estate News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The program is designed to “remove the ceiling” from compensation. San Diego and Orange County join San Francisco and LA as Redfin Next launch cities on Jan.

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The Close

JANUARY 18, 2024

Good agents are aware of trends; great agents know how to use them to their sellers’ advantage. Knowing what’s coming down the pipe regarding style, design, and technology will help sellers make thoughtful upgrades and improvements with strong returns on investment. Deep, calming grays, blues, and greens are also trending.

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The Close

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Agent Crate bills itself as a one-stop shop for every Realtor’s marketing needs. While they do seem to offer everything an agent could possibly want from social media templates to landing pages, does it make sense to spend your hard-earned money on Agent Crate? Design Quality. Visit Agent Crate.

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Real Estate News

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Two cases that attracted national attention move toward a quiet conclusion, with a judge ruling that floor plans aren’t the same as building designs.

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Inman

JUNE 5, 2023

Flooring brings cohesion to the design while allowing each room’s distinct personality to stand apart. The floors underfoot have a powerful bearing on the quality and character of the home. Here are the trends that will help any property shine.

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RIS Media

APRIL 12, 2023

ERA Key Realty Services has announced that Cathy Lomasney, an agent in the Billerica, Massachusetts office, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of NAR.

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Inman

JANUARY 30, 2023

Don’t be afraid to be bold and daring with your design choices this year. We are venturing into better, brighter times, and our homes are a direct reflection of that.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

After 26 years of being a residential real estate agent, managing broker, and real estate coach, I too have wondered if there is a massive benefit for me to get my CCIM designation. OK, let’s start at the beginning: What Is a CCIM Designation? Making the Transition From Residential Agent to Commercial Agent.

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Inman

MARCH 6, 2023

Well-designed bedrooms can inspire a heartfelt reaction that buyers won’t be able to ignore. Bedrooms that promise great comfort and sanctuary can generate a visceral response.

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Inman

APRIL 21, 2023

Whether you have design skills or work with a trusted colleague, decor and renovation services are an exceptionally effective value-added service.

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Inman

APRIL 4, 2023

A number of the marketing features within RentSpree PRO are new, designed to assist agents who may be unfamiliar with the messaging and tactics common to landing renters as clients.

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Inman

JUNE 8, 2023

Everything’s coming up roses in the design world, with many interior tastemakers leaning into corals, reds and berries to reflect their emphasis on bold colors inspired by nature.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

We'll discuss the tips and tools you need to design effective banner ads. By using banner ads, real estate agents can reach a large targeted audience at a cost-effective price. Static banner ads are easy to create and require minimal design effort. You must avoid overwhelming the viewer with too many elements in your design.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Teresa Boardman designs her dream course for raising the bar. It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough.

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The Close

MARCH 18, 2022

Real estate designations separate you from the competition, demonstrate your expertise, and give you access to professional networks for referrals and support. But, with so many designations to choose from, it’s hard to tell which ones are worth your time, effort, and money. About Real Estate Designations.

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RIS Media

APRIL 19, 2023

As we take on the spring selling season, understanding and implementing new design trends to include in your home staging can give your sellers a competitive edge and help them achieve a faster, more successful sale. But… The post Emerging Design Trends for Staging a Home in 2023 appeared first on RISMedia.

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The Close

APRIL 30, 2024

When it’s time for a price reduction, real estate agents must conduct market research and rely on the data. In contrast, a definite pro is that by making a price reduction, real estate agents will start to see increased activity on their listing and hopefully get it under contract quickly. Pricing real estate is an art and science.

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Inman

JULY 14, 2023

Marketing software company Back At You is getting into the DIY content production game, releasing a new browser application to help the industry promote its brands, agents and properties, according to a company announcement.

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RIS Media

APRIL 14, 2022

April is Earth Month, and since sustainability is top of mind, it’s the perfect time to highlight the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) newly updated Green Designation course. In fact, 36% of agents report that their MLSs already have data fields to promote green features and energy information.

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