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This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Blamed For Property Bubble, and QE Cannot Stop Prices From Falling

Better Dwelling

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate A Large Canadian Bank Just Blamed The Bank Of Canada For The Property Bubble One of Canada’s largest banks attributed the country’s frothy real estate market to the central bank. BMO wrote, “a surge in demand started by the pandemic, but […]. The post This Week’s Top Stories: Bank of Canada Blamed For Property Bubble, and QE Cannot Stop Prices From Falling appeared first on Better Dwelling.

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5 Steps to Buying a Property

Realty Biz

So, you have decided it is time to buy a property? It is a big step to make, but an important one that can make a big difference to your life. It is also be quite a long, complicated, and confusing process, particularly if you have not been through it before. . If you are not sure where to start, or what to expect, here are the main steps to buying a property.

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What Are The Pro Tips For Training Real Estate Agents?

Agent Drive

Training real estate agents is essential in ensuring the success of any listing agency or brokerage firm. Because new agents hail from different backgrounds, you may find some already having sales and marketing experience required to be successful. Though a prior sales experience is an advantage, it cannot be directly translated into marketing and selling […].

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Building for the Future, Today

RIS Media

A Q&A With Fathom Realty CEO Josh Harley. Fathom Realty recently announced the acquisition of Verus Title and Naberly Solutions. Fathom CEO Josh Harley shares why these investments are an essential part of bringing the vision of Fathom to life. In November 2020, you announced the acquisition of Verus Title. Why did Fathom expand into the title market?

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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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Solutions for Potential Sellers

BubbleInfo

The real estate market is red-hot, prices are higher than ever and buyers are begging for inventory! Many homeowners want to take advantage of this opportunity but are worried where they’ll go next. It’s a tough market to be a buyer, but this shouldn’t discourage you from selling your home for the highest price ever […].

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How ‘JPAR Sure Sale’ Helps Our Agents Win the Listing, Satisfy All Sellers

RIS Media

Today’s market is crazy. I’ve been a top producer, selling hundreds of homes throughout my career, and in all my years in the real estate business, I’ve never seen anything like this. There are so few listings to be won right now that agents need every tool in their arsenal to realistically compete. Every seller circumstance is different: a growing family, downsizing, divorce or a career move.

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The Strangest Place Agents Have Acquired a Lead

RIS Media

When it comes to lead generation, there are many tried and true strategies that real estate agents can implement such as cold-calling , door-knocking and open houses. However, sometimes a lead just falls into your lap, sometimes in the most unexpected places. In January, we asked our CE Plus members , “Where’s the strangest place or way you’ve acquired a lead that’s resulted in a sale?

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Educate your clients and eliminate 75 per cent of your stress

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: Educate your clients and eliminate 75 per cent of your stress. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Has this ever happened to you?

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carriage House Rental, a Lush Park Slope Limestone

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Kensington, a row house in Prospect Lefferts Gardens and a brownstone in Sunset Park. Park Slope is popular this week with other listings around the borough and even into Westchester County. The least expensive is a Park Slope… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Carriage House Rental, a Lush Park Slope Limestone appeared first on Brownstoner.

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NAR Study Highlights Credit Scoring Impact on Fair Lending

RIS Media

The use of new data to determine prospective buyers’ creditworthiness will increase opportunities for homeownership among Black and Latino Americans, according to new research outlined recently at a virtual event hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR is recognizing Fair Housing Month along with the rest of the nation this April, honoring the sacrifices made during the ongoing fight to expand equal access to homeownership and private property in America.

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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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Dan Gray brings eXp Realty to Sudbury

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: Dan Gray brings eXp Realty to Sudbury. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Drawing from over three decades of experience in the Sudbury, Ont. real estate market, Dan Gray has assembled a team of agents to introduce eXp Realty to Northern Ontario.

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NAHB: Remodeling Industry Confidence Is Up

RIS Media

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) in the first quarter of 2021, posting a reading of 86, up 38 points from the first quarter of 2020. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes. “The remodeling market has recovered from the pandemic and continues to grow as the economy strengthens,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Steve Cunningham, CAPS, CGP, a remodeler

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Using Technology to Recover Rental Debt

Realty Biz

One nightmare situation for any landlord or letting agent is where a tenant falls heavily behind with rent payments, leaving a huge rental debt outstanding. Worse still, if the tenant then decides to throw caution to the wind and skip town without paying, the landlord is in an even more stressful situation. Many landlords and letting agents lose out on a lot of money each year due to situations such as this, and most are keen to find ways of reducing the risk of this happening.

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Unify Collaborates With Experian to Improve Mortgage Refinance Quality

RIS Media

Unify, part of the Propertybase family of brands, is working with Experian® to create a mortgage lead qualification engine. This collaboration creates a native mortgage solution to manage leads. By using Experian’s PowerCurve® decisioning solution available through Unify, lenders can make more informed, real-time decisions. When a customer applies to get prequalified through Unify, a soft credit inquiry is performed, which does not impact the consumer’s credit score. “We are th

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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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Southeast Florida Romantic Getaway

Waterfront Properties

If you are looking for a break in Southeast Florida from the kids, or even your parents, a getaway may be the answer. COVID-19 has everyone on each other’s last nerve. A romantic retreat may be the answer. Although there are plenty of great resorts in Palm Beach County, this may require a few more miles between yourself and your dependents. There is an incredible adults-only all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys that is rumored to be the ultimate romantic escape.

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Get In Touch With Past Leads

RIS Media

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COVID-19 Second Wave Symptoms - Palm Beach County

Waterfront Properties

By now all in Palm Beach County should know that the most common symptoms associated with COVID-19 are cold, cough, fever, loss of smell and taste. Knowing the most widespread symptoms keeps us aware of when to isolate ourselves or when to go for a test. COVID second wave is spreading, and the symptoms are not entirely the same as the first. The virus can impact an individuals physical and psychological wellbeing.

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Save Time Making Your Listings Shine

RIS Media

The post Save Time Making Your Listings Shine appeared first on RISMedia.

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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.

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Building Artificial Reefs for Life – Jupiter and Juno Beach

Waterfront Properties

The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation has been artificial reef building over the past 7 years. The Foundation is in Jupiter and pursued the foundations mission of enhancing and protecting the marine environment by raising over $2 million to build over 1.5 miles of new reefs offshore of Jupiter and Juno Beach. The Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet on June 8, 2014.

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PPC Has Great ROI!

RIS Media

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Industry Icon Brian Buffini Discusses the Trends Impacting the Months Ahead at RISMedia’s Virtual ‘Spring Into Action’

RIS Media

With the first quarter in the rearview mirror, real estate professionals across the board are working hard to make sure they’re positioned for success and profitability in order to maximize the spring and summer real estate markets. And while the real estate marketplace is going strong, it’s still uncertain—making it more important than ever that real estate professionals understand the trends that will impact the industry as we continue to make our way through 2021.

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HUD: $5 Billion Going Toward Affordable Housing

RIS Media

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge recently announced the allocation of nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Secretary Fudge made the announcement during a Zoom call with U.S.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

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.