Keeping Current Matters

JULY 30, 2020

As remote work continues on for many businesses and Americans weigh the risks of being in densely populated areas, will more people start to move out of bigger cities? Spending extra time at home and dreaming of more indoor and outdoor space is certainly sparking some interest among homebuyers. Early data shows an initial trend in this direction of moving from urban to suburban communities, but the question is: will the trend continue?

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Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2020

Housing will lead the economic recovery. Due to low mortgage interest rates, a renewed focus on the importance of home, and a lack of for-sale inventory, housing data has been a relative bright spot as the overall economy struggles to establish a rebound. Due to this broader weakness (GDP declined at a -32.9% rate for the second quarter) and gains.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JULY 30, 2020

(REAL ESTATE MARKETING) No-reply emails may serve a company well, but the customers can become frustrated with the loss of a quick and easy way to get help. The post Why you should quit using ‘no-reply’ emails immediately appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Homes.com

JULY 30, 2020

If you're spending more time outdoors, then you're probably not alone. Here are some easy tricks and natural hacks to get rid of those unwanted summer pests. The post How to Keep Common Summer Pests Away from Your Home appeared first on Homes.com.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JULY 30, 2020

Not a day goes by without a member of the Jenner-Kardashian clan holding magazine covers; but this time around, it’s for the best possible reason, as Kendall Jenner gave course to a standing invitation from Architectural Digest to tour her home in Beverly Hills — and will be gracing the covers of the publication’s next issue. Now, given that Jenner’s house is one of the most serene residences we’ve seen so far among celebrities calling Beverly Hills home , we just h

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 30, 2020

The HIRO program (high-LTV refinance option) lets homeowners refinance into today's low mortgage rates with little or no equity and easier documentation.

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GeekEstate

JULY 30, 2020

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Avail.]. Avail enables DIY landlords to easily manage their properties. Their product streamlines online rental listings, applications, lease templates, rental payments, maintenance requests, and tenant vetting. Scales with landlords as they acquire additional properties by serving as a central dashboard to manage everything.

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Easy Agent Pro

JULY 30, 2020

The easiest real estate sales calls are warm calls. The second easiest? Circle prospecting around a new listing. Instead of a stale script, you actually have news to share with nearby homeowners, so although the contact is cold, that news warms it up a bit. The perception is that you aren’t soliciting their business – you’re sharing news and looking for a buyer for your listing.

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Lab Coat Agents

JULY 30, 2020

Dear Serpa, Ok, I’ll take a chance and throw myself out there in private lol. What’s your advice to a newer agent who doesn’t have any repeat business, extra money to “buy” leads, to buy a dialer, or buy all the extra stuff brokerages tell you “you need” to get solid leads? I already have business cards, flyers, door hangers, and mailers (leftover from prior to COVID).

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Point2Homes

JULY 30, 2020

Image: Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com. If your kitchen is looking a little dated and in need of a fresh look, a total remodel may not be necessary. Painted cabinets can save you thousands of dollars and they’re totally on-trend right now! . Whether you’re dreaming of classic white or a pretty hue, painting your cabinets can have a big impact.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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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The Close

JULY 30, 2020

Over the years, I’ve read dozens of books about business and real estate. When I was starting my brokerage , there were 10 key real estate books that helped me start my business, and later thrive. In my experience, not all real estate books are created equal. Some are written by authors who are just trying to upsell you to their courses or business coaching programs.

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Point2Homes

JULY 30, 2020

Unless you’re going for a minimalist vibe , a bare wall is pretty uninteresting and can make your home appear devoid of character. Wall decorations can soon breathe new life into your space, and they’re easy to implement. They’re perfect for tenants in bland rental units, who might not be able to redecorate a wall that looks awful, but can brighten it up instead.

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Better Dwelling

JULY 30, 2020

The pandemic drove Greater Vancouver new home sales off a cliff, but things have improved… a little. MLA Canada, a Vancouver-based real estate firm specializing in condo pre-sales, observed an increase in absorption for June. Despite unusual market conditions and a bump from lows, absorption is the same rate as last year. Although the current […].

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RISMedia

JULY 30, 2020

As the current pandemic continues to rage across much of the country, and the world, many in the workforce who are being forced to work from home are looking to this temporary arrangement as more of a permanent shift in how they do business. Naturally, home offices have become necessary and many are looking to […]. The post Home Offices Continue to Grow In Popularity Amid Pandemic appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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GeekEstate

JULY 30, 2020

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Stephen Arifin from The Closing Docs. Who are you and what do you do? My name is Stephen Arifin and I am one of the founders of The Closing Docs. Prior to serving as a software engineer at Microsoft, I had launched and supported several other revenue generating software tools.

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American Lifestyle

JULY 30, 2020

The post Sell Faster with These Small Projects appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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The Mortgage Report

JULY 30, 2020

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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American Lifestyle

JULY 30, 2020

The post The Benefits of Starting Your Home Search Process Now appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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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.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2020

Weekly initial jobless claims increased for the second straight week in the week ending July 25. Continuing claims, which lags initial jobless claims by one week, increased to 17.0 million in the week ending July 18. The increases in initial jobless claims and continuing claims indicate that the rehiring process are slowing as the number of coronavirus cases rises and.

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Notorious ROB

JULY 30, 2020

THE hot topic in my small cul-de-sac over Wednesday night happy hour is whether schools will ever come back. Here in Las Vegas, the Clark County School District will be going online-only to start the school year in August. There are real conflicted feelings among parents in my neighborhood, and I assume it’s the same. Read more Will COVID Finally End Local School Districts?

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Dwell Real Estate

JULY 30, 2020

Housing inventory. Buyers want it, Sellers have control of it and Realtors are hustling to work with what's available while generating new listings to keep up with the demand. Even during these extraordinary times and the looming affects of COVID-19, real estate is as hot as ever. It was hard to predict 5 months ago what the market would be like today and if home prices would start to pull back, but as of right now prices are not likely going to drop in our area or throughout the state of Florid

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I Am 1 Percent

JULY 30, 2020

We all want recognition for our contributions at work. And for this to happen, we need to stand out in some way for others to take notice. If you want to make a strong impression in a leadership position, then. Read more. The post 5 Leadership Skills That Will Help You Stand Out At Work appeared first on I Am 1 Percent.

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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.

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REM Online

JULY 30, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington donates $17,790 to local charities. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. The Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) recently supported three charities in the community by providing $17,790 in funding to assist

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Eye on Housing

JULY 30, 2020

The U.S. economy fell at its fastest pace on record in the second quarter of 2020 as economic activities were canceled or restricted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The economy will start to bounce back as restrictions are lifted and economic activities increase. According to the “advance” estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real gross domestic product (GDP).

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Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

45% of surveyed homebuyers said they made a bid on a home without first seeing it in person, up from 28% in 2019. Redfin agents cite health concerns around the pandemic and competition fueled by a worsening housing shortage as reasons more buyers are bidding on homes before visiting them. Almost half (45%) of people who bought a home in the past year made an offer on a property that they hadn’t seen in person, the highest share since at least 2015, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey in Ma

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REM Online

JULY 30, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: 4 best practices for using social media in 2020. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Whether you are investing time, money or both, it is crucial to see a return on investment on your social media in terms of reach, brand building, lead generation, and yes, sales.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JULY 30, 2020

Leonor Espinosa, photo courtesy of Madrid Fusión. There are few things that connect us to our surroundings, experiences, and other cultures in the same way that food does. This is something that Chef Leonor Espinosa carries at the core of her relationship with cooking. . Named Latin America’s Best Female Chef in 2017, Espinosa is a culinary powerhouse.

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REM Online

JULY 30, 2020

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Realty One Group opens office in Grand Prairie. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Realty One Group Northern Advantage has opened its doors in Grande Prairie, Alta., becoming the third Realty One Group office in Canada.

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Lab Coat Agents

JULY 30, 2020

If you watch Modern Family, then you know who Phil Dunphy is. A family man who supports his family by working as a Realtor had dropped several funny one-liners that would make anyone giggle, especially those in the same profession. Real estate can be a tough job, especially when times are tough and uncertain. So, to keep your spirits — or, to just so you can see some positive news for a change — check out these quotes and advice from none other than our favorite TV real estate professional, Phil

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Rent, Buy & Sell

JULY 30, 2020

The real estate industry is a competitive market. Hundreds of agents, both from large firms and small businesses, are competing to win the attention of college graduates, new families, retirees, and brick-and-mortar businesses. You are confident in your skillset – you know the market, closing costs, local listings and comparable HOA fees, you know it all.

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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