Tom Ferry
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
You don’t need to be Hemingway to write the best listing descriptions. You just need better ChatGPT prompts. You’ve heard me preach over and over again that the mind is more powerful than matter, and believe it or not, this is even true when it comes to marketing your listings. The best listing descriptions are […] The post ChatGPT Prompts for Writing the Best Listing Descriptions appeared first on Tom Ferry.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including "no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents.
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Bigger Pockets
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Nationwide, cities continue to impose new regulations on short-term rentals, effectively putting Airbnb hosts out of business in some areas. How can investors protect themselves?
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
For just the second time in 19 months, the Federal Reserve chose today to meet without raising interest rates, leaving the federal funds rate as is even as the economy—and specifically, a very vulnerable housing market—shows signs of weakness. But the central bank made it clear it still expects to raise rates again this year,… The post Fed Pauses, But Projects Higher Rates Next Year appeared first on RISMedia.
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Realty Biz
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
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Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Have we finally hit the limits of the massive boom in 5-unit apartment construction that has been a positive driver of jobs and the fight against inflation since January of 2021? Tuesday’s housing starts report was a mixed bag: housing starts and completions fell with a big hit to 5-unit housing starts. However, housing permits continued to slowly increase, as we’ve seen over the last several months.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Sexism isn't just a societal problem, it's a real estate industry problem. And if anything is going to change, men will have to step up — and speak up.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Existing home prices are up 3.9% year over year, with demand near 21st-century lows. How is this possible? NAR ‘s existing home sales report on Thursday gives us insight into the why factor. The median existing-home price for all housing types in August was $407,100, an increase of 3.9% from August 2022 ($391,700). All four U.S. regions posted price increases.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Pam O'Connor retired as CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by the National Association of Realtors. In this op-ed, she shares her thoughts on the organization, its business model, and makes the case for what else needs to change.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Forget the spring and summer rush — home shoppers will have better luck making a deal during the first week of October, according to Realtor.com.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Yet another national real estate brokerage firm has reached a settlement agreement in two of the major class action antitrust lawsuits facing the real estate industry. According to court documents filed on Monday, RE/MAX and the home sellers suing the firm in both the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett cases, which both deal with buyer brokers’ commissions, have reached a preliminary settlement agreement, settling all claims in both suits.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its "Great Place to Work" merit.
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Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
FMLS President and CEO Jeremy Crawford believes cooperation and consolidation are key to a healthy and efficient MLS network: “We are all better together.
Keeping Current Matters
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Are you thinking about selling your house?
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
What’s going on with housing inventory ? The last four weeks of new listings data have been the most volatile since mortgage rates breached 6% in 2022. One week, we had the biggest decline in new listings data all year, which might indicate Americans are giving up on listing their homes. But the next week we had the biggest increase of the year, which might show that people are rushing to list their homes.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
MLS-Touch provides connections to four home showing solutions driven by the data of each MLS in which it's active. It can be deployed by MLSs that don't use Matrix, CoreLogic’s listing solution.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The settlement agreement leaves NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams as defendants with an Oct. 16 trial date looming.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Green home improvements have taken center stage in an era marked by growing environmental concerns and a desire to reduce carbon footprints. Homeowners increasingly recognize the importance of adopting Eco-friendly home improvement practices for the planet’s well-being and the long-term benefits they bring to their lives. From solar panels to energy-efficient appliances, an array of… The post Embracing Sustainability: The Top Eco-Friendly Home Improvements appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is focused on mainly two things: the smooth transition to new owners, and lowering the cost to originate loans for lenders. Executives from Dark Matter Technologies, under the Constellation Software umbrella, said that a down market is the best time to make investments in technology and prepare for the next cycle.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Treasury yields, a barometer for mortgage rates, barely budged Wednesday as bond market investors look ahead to next year when the Fed is expected to start bringing short-term rates back down.
Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.
Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The Fed did not boost interest rates at its September meeting but warned that one more hike is likely this year.
RIS Media
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Are you wondering about all of the uses of plot plans? A plot plan is essential in land development, architecture, and construction. It provides a comprehensive visual representation of a property’s layout, indicating crucial details about its features, dimensions and relationships with surrounding elements. Understanding a plot plan is essential for buyers, sellers and real… The post Things a Plot Plan Tells You: Insights for Site Development appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Soaring mortgage rates and home prices are continuing to dampen affordability for homebuyers. Pending-home sales fell 13% from a year ago for the four weeks ending Sept. 17, according to a new report from Redfin. Combined with elevated mortgage rates, monthly housing payments are at an all-time high. This is pushing many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines until the market becomes healthier.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Coach and author Darryl Davis shows you how to get more engagement and create conversations with this autumnal social media marketing plan that's ideal for the season.
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Real Estate News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Marcos Martinez loves helping clients find their dream home, but worries the relationship will get more transactional if buyers are forced to pay commissions.
NAR: Economic Outlook
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Instant Reaction: Fed Announcement, September 20, 2023 The Fed needs to wait and not raise rates. Possible interest rate cuts then need to be considered once inflation is fully under control.
Housing Wire
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The Federal Reserve ‘s effort to temper inflation has cooled the housing market that remains subdued with mortgage rates north of 7%. While the central bank left the benchmark rate unchanged in the target range of 5.25%-5.5% this week, Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan believes that mortgage rates will stay elevated before the Fed makes further rate cuts.
Inman
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
As younger homebuyers revive an age-old fascination with astrology in the aftermath of the pandemic, agents, designers and astrologers told Inman the stars are aligned for a resurgence.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
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