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Zillow Predicts Market Slowdown on Its Way

RIS Media

Is the market frenzy coming to an end? According to Zillow’s Weekly Market Report for the week ending Sept. 26, “tapering pending sales and minimal recent growth in list prices point to an overdue seasonal market slowdown.” According to the report, pending listings were up 22.2 percent year-over-year for the week, but have fallen 4.6 percent month-over0month and 1.5 percent week-over-week.

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How Property Managers are Adjusting to the “New Normal”

Realty Biz

2020 has been a tough year for property owners and managers. The pandemic has eviscerated commercial rentals with bars, restaurants, and stores forced to close to slow the spread of the virus. . The year has also been tough on the residential sector. Yes, eviction moratoriums were also necessary as millions lost their jobs. But little has been done to help landlords and property management companies – most of which are small businesses, themselves.

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Ontario Realtors can finally form personal real estate corporations

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: Ontario Realtors can finally form personal real estate corporations. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. After years of lobbying for the right to incorporate, Realtors in Ontario will now be permitted to operate their business through a personal real estate corpora

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3 Tips to Get a Difficult Listing Sold

RIS Media

If you have a tough listing that keeps acquiring more and more days on market, it can be frustrating for both you and your seller clients. That’s why we sat down with national real estate coach Sherri Johnson to get her advice on how to get a difficult listing sold. Click here to watch this insightful interview. Don’t have time to watch the video?

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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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How to Calculate the After-Tax Cash Flow from Operations of Your Vacation Rental Property

Agent Drive

Purchasing a rental property is both appealing and seemingly daunting. In fact, looking at the after-tax cash flow is a critical component of evaluating real estate properties. Without understanding the calculations associated with an income-generating vacation rental property, you are just guessing whether it is an excellent investment. Therefore, it is necessary to explain how […].

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How To Ensure a Perfect Rental Experience for Your Tenants

Realty Biz

Looking for tenants can be stressful, but so is looking for a new place to rent. Property owners who put extra effort into welcoming new tenants and responding to their concerns will come out on top in online reviews. With experience and the right property management, property owners soon learn how to ensure a perfect rental experience for your tenants.

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Single Agency

BubbleInfo

The pandemic is still raging, the President of the United States is in the hospital, the election is right around the corner, and so are the holidays. The frenzy has to slow down at some point, doesn’t it? So I schedule for 11am, and show up to find today’s list of showings taped to the […]. The post Single Agency appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.

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Millennials underestimate the cost of a down payment

Realty Biz

More millennials have been motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic to think about buying a home, but do they have enough money saved to go ahead and buy one? That was one of the questions posed by Point2Homes in a recent survey , which found that 74% of millennials, aged 25 to 40, say they’re interested in buying a home within the next 12 months. But the survey found that 88% have significantly less savings than the average amount needed for a down payment, which is $62,600.

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The Facts about Fall Home Buying

American Lifestyle

The post The Facts about Fall Home Buying appeared first on American Lifestyle Magazine.

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What Can Be Done With Student Loans to Help Homebuyers?

Realty Biz

A study by American Student Assistance found that 55% of student loan holders said their debt is causing them to put off homeownership. That’s discouraging when you consider the long streak we are experiencing for historically low-interest rates. With low-interest rates and low or no-down payment programs available, people saddled with large student debt should be doing everything they can to take advantage of these opportunities.

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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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Act Now: Newsmaker Nominations Close Oct. 17

RIS Media

RISMedia will be accepting nominations for its 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers until 11:59 p.m. ET Oct. 15, 2020. The Real Estate Newsmakers are those individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the housing industry, and for their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve. Nominate a 2021 Newsmaker here.

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Desmond Brown’s eclectic career comes full circle

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: Desmond Brown’s eclectic career comes full circle. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. When Desmond Brown, sales representative at Re/Max Hallmark Realty in Toronto, became a Realtor in the mid-’80s, he was a 26-year-old fresh-faced rookie with his lack of ex

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7 Effective Ways to Get More Out of Real Estate

Agent Drive

Real estate, when done right, can be a very lucrative endeavor for you. However, this enticing possibility and the big world of real estate means that it has its doors open to a multitude of like-minded people. Indeed, real estate is not a sure thing, as your investment cannot yield the return you want if […]. The post 7 Effective Ways to Get More Out of Real Estate appeared first on AgentDrive.

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Unemployment Falls to 7.9 Percent in September

RIS Media

Unemployment declined to 7.9 percent in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to their report, this reflects a “continued resumption of economic activity” that was stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following industries experienced notable job gains: leisure and hospitality, retail trade, health care and social assistance, and professional and business services.

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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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Christopher Invidiata team moves to eXp Realty

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: Christopher Invidiata team moves to eXp Realty. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Christopher Invidiata and his team of 21 salespeople in Oakville, Ont., formerly among the top Re/Max teams in the world, have joined eXp Realty.

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2 million homes at risk from wildfires

Realty Biz

Experts say the 2020 wildfire season in the U.S. will likely set a new record for the most acres of land burned. Smoky skies, poor air quality and the COVID-19 pandemic are adding to the challenges of this year’s wildfire season. Almost two million homes are at “extreme risk” of wildfires that are currently raging across the western U.S., according to a new “Wildfire Report” released by CoreLogic this week.

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HomeSmart International Reports Growth in Third Quarter 2020

RIS Media

HomeSmart International closed out the third quarter by adding a total of 24 new locations and entering three new states to its growing footprint so far this year. HomeSmart International now has a presence in Oklahoma, Utah and Missouri, with a continued focus on expansion in the Midwest and East Coast. The real estate franchising company added 11 new franchise locations to its network and saw a net agent gain of 682 agents since the start of July 2020.

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How to Create a Real Estate Website That Converts

Real Trends

Now more than ever, it’s vital that your online presence is wide and an extension of your own personal brand as a real estate agent. Although a website and social media were a big part of any successful agent’s strategy prior to 2020, the pandemic and more business transactions moving online have made both tactics even more essential.

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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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The Bronx’s Future Homes Realty Affiliates With CENTURY 21 Real Estate

RIS Media

Harold Maniram announced recently that Future Homes Realty, an independent real estate brokerage in the Bronx, N.Y., has chosen to affiliate with Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Maniram and his team of 55 affiliated agents at CENTURY 21 Future Homes Realty will now have access to the CENTURY 21® System’s technology and productivity tools. “We value and appreciate the people of the Bronx and the trust our team has earned over the years and our affiliation with CENTURY 21 will allow us to

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Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, a Flatbush Single-Family

Brownstoner

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a wood frame in Park Slope, a Queen Anne in Bed Stuy and a Renaissance Revival in Crown Heights. The top listings are scattered across the borough and into Columbia County this week. The least expensive is a cottage in Elizaville, N.Y.… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Co-op, a Flatbush Single-Family appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® Announces Merger with Bronx-Manhattan North Association of REALTORS®

RIS Media

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is pleased to announce a merger with the Bronx-Manhattan North Association of REALTORS® (BMNAR). In total, HGAR will now have nearly 1,500 members in the Bronx. As a result of the merger, the Bronx Chapter of HGAR has been created. Eliezer Rodriguez, BMNAR’s CEO, has joined HGAR to assist with the expanded organization’s legislative advocacy agenda and the development of a stronger Commercial and Investment Division (CID).

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Cover Story: A Smarter Way to Do Business

RIS Media

Why HomeSmart International Believes It Has the Business Model for the Future. Editor’s Note: This is the cover story in the October 2020 issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine. Subscribe today. As a consumer of any type of news or media today, you are inundated with ads, emails and articles swarming with the latest buzzwords and phrases: “unprecedented times,” “new normal” and “uncharted territory.” In some cases, companies you have relied on ha

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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.

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Realogy Brokerage Group Announces Completion of Property Frameworks Sale to HomeRiver Group

RIS Media

Realogy Brokerage Group recently announced the completed sale of its Property Frameworks residential property management company to HomeRiver Group (HRG), a nationwide provider of property management services for single-family and small multifamily properties. HRG will continue to offer property management and related services to the clients of Realogy Brokerage Group-affiliated agents.