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How Brokers Can Retain Top Agents

RIS Media

Hiring great agents is only the first step in ensuring your brokerage succeeds. Keeping those agents around? That’s where the real power lies. Unfortunately, doing that is harder than it looks. As agents improve in skill and grow their businesses, most are apt to look elsewhere. They might even get poached by other brokers. That doesn’t mean losing great agents is a given, though, and there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent it.

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Realtor safety: When a predator makes contact

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Realtor safety: When a predator makes contact. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Let us introduce you to the “process predator”.

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New REALTOR Benefits® Partner Helps Brokers Set Up New Agents for Success

RIS Media

Every broker knows how daunting it can be for new agents to find their footing and build a thriving real estate business. Plus, it’s frustrating to invest time nurturing new agents and then see them leave the company. Developing a program to coach, train and mentor future superstar agents is challenging for busy brokers. NAR Delivers State-of-the-Art Training.

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This week’s Top Stories: Home Prices (Not Incomes) Grew Faster In Canada, And Down Payments Take Decades

Better Dwelling

Time for your weekly cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canadian Home Prices Have Grown Much More Than In The U.S., But Incomes Haven’t Canadian home prices have grown much faster than those in the US, but data shows incomes haven’t. From 1975 to 2020, the growth rate of Canadian home […]. The post This week’s Top Stories: Home Prices (Not Incomes) Grew Faster In Canada, And Down Payments Take Decades appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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3 Real Estate Office Hacks to Help Kickstart the Busy Season

Ready to better your Back Office? Dive into the secrets to a powerhouse back office with Brokermint expert, Jessica Souza. In this free download, she shares her 3 transformative hacks designed to clean house, get everyone on the same page, and set yourself up for success. From optimizing agent profiles to ensuring flawless transactions and boosting agent retention, these strategies are your ticket to a seamless operation.

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Buyers and Sellers Want Reduced Commissions. Should You Accommodate?

RIS Media

The standard agent commission for one side of the transaction was, for a long time, 3%. With the emergence of industry disruptors like iBuyers also came new agent commission structures. There are nearly 1.5 million REALTORS® and an increasing number of iBuyers in the U.S. With competition as hot as ever, agents are feeling more pressure to cut commissions—but agents depend on their commission fees to make income.

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Foundation honours Toronto van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico

REM Online

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Foundation honours Toronto van attack victim Anne Marie D’Amico. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. “She was the face of tragedy for so many hours,” says Anne Marie’s brother, Nick D’Amico, who along with mother Carmela comprises the D’Amico Group, a two-person te

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Midwood Co-op, a Crown Heights Row House

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a brownstone in Park Slope, a brick row house in Bay Ridge and an Italianate in Prospect Heights. Park Slope, Crown Heights and Bay Ridge are popular this week. The least expensive is a co-op in Midwood at $495,000 and the most… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Midwood Co-op, a Crown Heights Row House appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Rocket Community Fund to Invest $2.2 Million in Advance Housing Stability Network

RIS Media

The city of Detroit, Rocket Community Fund and CHN Housing Partners recently announced investments into a network of six Detroit-based nonprofits to provide wide-ranging housing and financial stability services to Detroit residents. The nonprofit organizations will work together as the Detroit Housing Network and use investment to strengthen and grow services to homeowners, including mortgage and financial counseling, property tax foreclosure prevention, home repair assistance and assistance to

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Denis Joanis named CEO of Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers

REM Online

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Breaking Down Barriers on the Path to the American Dream

RIS Media

In this exclusive interview, Rocket Mortgage® Director of Digital Product Marketing Christina Grell discusses how she and her team are working to understand the needs of their audience in order to solve the pain points associated with the homeownership journey. Paige Tepping: Please provide a brief overview of your history in the industry and how you ended up where you are today. .

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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RISMedia’s May Digital Magazine

McKissock

At McKissock Learning, we want our customers to have all the resources they need to be successful in real estate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with RISMedia , the leading provider of the most relevant and up-to-date information related to the residential real estate market. As their Strategic Education Partner, we are able to give our customers free access to the digital edition of the RISMedia monthly magazine.

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RE/MAX Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

RIS Media

RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., parent company of RE/MAX, recently announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Highlights. (Compared to first quarter 2020 unless otherwise noted). – Total agent count increased 6.4% to 140,214 agents. – U.S. and Canada combined agent count increased 0.7% to 84,771 agents. – Total open Motto Mortgage franchises increased 27.1% to 150 offices. – Total revenue of $72.3 million; Revenue excluding the marke

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Mashvisor Names the Best Neighborhoods for Rental Properties in the Austin Real Estate Market 2021

Mashvisor

In a matter of minutes, you will gain investment insights into the Austin real estate market.

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Regional Spotlight: C.A.R. Urges Legislative Action on Housing Production

RIS Media

California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) President Dave Walsh issued the following statement in response to new data showing a continuing decline in homebuilding in California in 2020: “California REALTORS® have said it over and over: we need more housing now. The latest homebuilding data released by the Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) showed the second straight year of decline in housing production in California.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

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.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

BubbleInfo

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great mothers in the world! My mom has been sequestered in the senior home with no visitors for the last 14 months. Thankfully, they have just loosened up the restrictions, so I need to go see Mom!

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Happy Mothers Day 2021

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Renting a PODS Moving Container: What to Know

RIS Media

Are you considering renting a PODS moving and storage container? Getting PODS for your next move will certainly help you save money compared to hiring professional movers to do it for you. You will then be able to put the funds saved toward much more important things, such as giving your new property a make-over. Using PODS will cost you a quarter of what it would actually cost you to hire a moving truck company to shift your stuff.

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Existing homes become pricier than new builds

Realty Biz

New homes in the U.S. have traditionally always been more expensive than existing homes, but recent data suggests that the opposite is now true. According to the National Association of Realtors, in March the median price of an existing single-family home hit a record high of $334,500. Also that month, the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing the median sales price of a newly built home was $330,800, below that of existing homes.

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

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.