RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Why real estate professionals need to become aware and informed…fast. Everyone has heard at least one story about cyber fraud—a wire transfer intercepted by a hacker; an agent who clicked on a malicious link; or a brokerage held hostage by ransomware. While such harrowing tales are alarming and increasing, the majority of real estate professionals still fail to prioritize cyber security.
REM Online
AUGUST 9, 2020
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RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
To become more successful as a real estate agent, strive to be among the best in the industry. The best agents have indisputable market knowledge, incomparable training and an impeccable bedside manner. Here are seven tips to help you get there. 1. Enhance Your Market Knowledge. New agents must research comps and market conditions to learn more about home value.
Rent, Buy & Sell
AUGUST 9, 2020
Buying a home can be an exciting time. Once you’ve found what appears to be the perfect home, the next step is the inspection. When you look at the home in person, use the list here to make sure you’re looking at everything with a critical eye. While you may want to have a professional inspection done and tests for radon and other potential issues, doing your own inspection first can help you see if the home is worth these expenses.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
As a real estate agent, buyer and seller leads come from a variety of sources. Whether those sources are your website, social media, open houses or lead generation software, all of those leads should end up in your CRM so you can discern which lead will potentially close on a transaction. Equifax realized the challenge of lead prioritization in the real estate industry, knew it had insights that could help and chose Wise Agent as their CRM partner!
BubbleInfo
AUGUST 9, 2020
Not only are there 92.7% more showings this year than on 2019, but this has to be the most people looking at homes for sale in the history of California! Has there been a surge of new inventory lately? Locally, the number of new listings has been normal: NSDCC New Listings Between June 1 and […]. The post More Showings Than Ever? appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.
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BubbleInfo
AUGUST 9, 2020
I showed my Del Mar listing three times yesterday, and have four more today! Here’s the pro video: The post Del Mar Craftsman Look appeared first on bubbleinfo.com.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Legislation introduced by Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) is being recognized as a critical component of the effort to address the barriers to first-time homeownership in America. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), which submitted a letter in support of the legislation prior to its introduction, expressed optimism that the American Dream Down Payment Act and other similar proposals to address housing affordability would continue gaining momentum on Capitol Hill. &#
Better Dwelling
AUGUST 9, 2020
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s most important stories. Canadian Real Estate CMHC: Toronto And Vancouver Real Estate Delinquencies Rise, While The Rest Of Canada Falls Toronto and Vancouver mortgage delinquencies are rising, while the rest of the country falls. The national rate of delinquencies reached 0.29% in Q1 2020, down 3.3% from […].
REM Online
AUGUST 9, 2020
The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: Sotheby’s opens new Port Carling office in Muskoka. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada recently opened a new office in Port Carling, Ont. in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
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RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, recently congratulates those network agents named by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) in its 10th annual A-list, recognizing the top-producing real estate professionals across the United States. Three Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network agents were recognized in the Top 50 Individuals by Sides.
McKissock
AUGUST 9, 2020
By Brooke Tanner. Real estate designations and certifications are additional qualifications that a real estate agent can receive by completing coursework to advance their knowledge and skillset in different areas regarding real estate. Many designations and certifications require prerequisites, including years of experience in real estate, obtaining memberships to individual councils, a minimum amount of transactions, or a minimum amount of total sales volume achieved before you can complete the
Real Trends
AUGUST 9, 2020
eXp World Holdings Acquires Leading Real Estate Search Technology Company Showcase IDX. eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), the parent company for eXp Realty and VirBELA, today announced it has acquired all the assets of Showcase IDX , the leading real estate search technology company that helps agents market and grow their businesses and online presence.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., parent company of RE/MAX, recently announced operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. “The U.S. housing market began an encouraging rebound in June after COVID-19 interrupted 2020’s promising start,” stated Adam Contos, RE/MAX Holdings chief executive officer. “We’re well positioned to help our affiliates build on this positive momentum given the financial and structural strength of our business model, which to date has enabled u
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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.
Marco Santarelli
AUGUST 9, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has literally gone viral and the California real estate market also got impacted by it. Today, we decided to take a look at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the California housing market. We’ll also look at the likely medium and long-term effects of the outbreak. After the real estate market suffered its worst month in 13 years, California’s Realtors and landlords saw a big rebound in the housing market in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sac
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Coldwell Banker Spectrum is joining Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. “A few of the synergies resulting from this merger include a vast referral network, sweeping market dominance and so many resources for professional development,” said Casey Wagner, president of Coldwell Banker Spectrum. “We could not be more excited for this new partnership—it is a win for everyone involved.” President of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, Tim Milam, explained that “by joini
Brownstoner
AUGUST 9, 2020
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a rental in Brooklyn Heights, a wide brick house in Cobble Hill and a single-family in Greenwood Heights. Kensington, Fort Greene and Cobble Hill are popular this week. The least expensive on the list is the Brooklyn Heights rental at a… Read More > The post Top 10 Brooklyn Real Estate Listings: A Secret Garden in Gowanus, a Roomy Condo in Cobble Hill appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Zillow Group, Inc. recently announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2020. The company’s consolidated quarterly revenue grew 28 percent year-over-year to $768 million, driven primarily by a continued increase in Zillow Offers resale volume. Complete financial results and outlook for the third quarter of 2020 can be found in the company’s shareholder letter on the investor relations section of Zillow Group’s website. “Zillow’s
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.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 9, 2020
President Donald Trump signed an executive order and three memorandums in a ballroom of the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Saturday aimed at providing relief to Americans suffering from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The single executive order was touted by Trump as an extension of the eviction moratorium in the CARES Act that expired in July, but it only directs various federal departments and agencies to “consider” and “review” ways to keep renters in ho
RIS Media
AUGUST 9, 2020
Having your own website is a must for today’s professionals no matter what industry you work in. As a real estate agent or broker, this is even more important as it is a key way to differentiate yourself from the competition, generate quality leads , increase your lead conversion, and much more. However, many people shy away from having their own website because they worry they will have to be very technically-savvy in order to make one and it will take a lot of time to upkeep.
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