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10 ways for real estate agents to stay compliant with fair housing laws

Housing Wire

10 things real estate agents should know about the Fair Housing Act Any violation of the Fair Housing Act can be reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and can result in fines and other penalties. Agents must show all clients properties available in all areas. This is no longer allowed.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. So let your personality shine.

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Owning a condo in Florida is becoming less attractive: Redfin

Housing Wire

Condo costs are shocking,” Juan Castro, a Redfin Premier agent in Orlando, said in the report. The HOA either sells the building to a developer who will renovate it or, in most cases, to a redeveloper who will tear it down and replace it with another economically viable project. It’s causing buyers to rethink their plans.”

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Realtor Safety Month: Resources for Agents & Teams

The Close

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Realtor Safety Month is vital for real estate agents to learn how to stay safe and know which tools and resources can help protect them. Realtor member associations, brokerages, agents, and teams can access resources to promote safety awareness.

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. Benefits of Virtual Renovation Cost-Efficiency : Reduces the risk of costly mistakes. Steps to Virtual Renovation 1.

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Revive Vision AI to Power Pre-sale Home Renovation Solutions for Real Estate Professionals

Realty Biz

Introducing Revive Vision AI, a cutting-edge pre-sale home renovation solution by Revive. This innovative tool uses property photos to evaluate a property's current value and renovation possibilities. Revive Vision AI" from Revive is an advanced pre-sale home renovation solution. The Revive Vision AI process is straightforward.

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Real estate farming: Become the go-to agent in your area using these tips, tools & strategies

Housing Wire

Real estate farming, or geo-farming, is a lead generation strategy in which the agent focuses on a specific geographic area. Real estate agents rarely use farming as their only marketing approach, but the ones who use it successfully credit real estate farming for the longevity of their business. Why should I try real estate farming?

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