Inman
AUGUST 29, 2023
Agents and industry leaders said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell's resignation is the first step in making the organization safer for female employees and members.
Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 29, 2023
Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider.
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Housing Wire
AUGUST 30, 2023
HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami appeared on CNBC‘s Squawk on the Street on Wednesday to talk about the health of the housing market , and more specifically about today’s pending home sales data. Mohtashami explained how demand for existing homes is still trending near 21st-century lows. As long as mortgage rates stay near 23-year highs, Mohtashami believes we will see softness in data.
RIS Media
AUGUST 30, 2023
When you’re one of the chief executives of a real estate company that rockets in size from 139th to 6th in just a few years, you’re clearly doing something right. Or, actually, doing a lot right. Rick Haase, president of United Real Estate, agrees, while also stressing that it is a precise mindset that anchors… The post The United Real Estate M&A Strategies Propelling Its Phenomenal Growth appeared first on RISMedia.
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National Association of Realtors: Culture Scan
AUGUST 31, 2023
6 Reasons to Market Your Charity Work Content sponsor Real Estate Webmasters explains that this strategy can have a powerful effect on clients and prospects who care deeply for their area.
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Calculated Risk Real Estate
AUGUST 30, 2023
It has been over 17 years since the bubble peak. In the June Case-Shiller house price index released yesterday, the seasonally adjusted National Index (SA), was reported as being 65% above the bubble peak in 2006. However, in real terms, the National index (SA) is about 9% above the bubble peak (and historically there has been an upward slope to real house prices).
HomeLight
AUGUST 31, 2023
If a pipe bursts in the kitchen, you’re immediately on the phone with a plumber in one hand and scooping water into buckets with the other. But dirty gutters? A leaky faucet? That deep crack in the driveway? It can always be put off until tomorrow; that is, if these issues cross your radar at all. Homeowners procrastinate making necessary repairs for 10 months on average , according to a recent study by Consumer Affairs.
Propmodo
AUGUST 30, 2023
Subscribers Only Newsletter Propmodo’s weekly perspective on commercial real estate and things interesting to real estate executives. Curated by Franco Faraudo. View Archive Become a Subscriber Zillow has become the most popular residential real estate portal in the U.S. They did this by becoming masters of lead generation. Their first big win was their Zestimate, which allowed homeowners and prospective home buyers to see an algorithmically created estimated property value for any home in
Housing Wire
AUGUST 28, 2023
Two days after a New York Times exposé of alleged sexual harassment and a culture of fear at the National Association of Realtors , President Kenny Parcell announced his resignation. Parcell was called out for alleged sexual harassment by 16 of the more than two dozen current and former NAR employees interviewed by the Times. “I am deeply troubled by those looking to tarnish my character and mischaracterize my well-intended actions,” Parcell wrote in a letter to NAR’s Executive Committee and Boa
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Keeping Current Matters
AUGUST 31, 2023
Have you ever wondered how inflation impacts the housing market?
Inman
AUGUST 30, 2023
To win approval from antitrust regulators for its merger with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Black Knight will sell two businesses to subsidiaries of Canadian-based software giant Constellation Software next month.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 31, 2023
Barely visible behind a screen of overgrown trees and shrubbery, the individually landmarked Elias Hubbard Ryder House is in jeopardy after a full vacate order was issued on the building earlier this summer. Unpermitted construction work compromised the footings of a rear sun room, causing a partial collapse and compromising… Read More > The post Unpermitted Work Threatens Stability of Landmarked Elias Hubbard Ryder House appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
AUGUST 31, 2023
Septic systems are essential for homes not connected to municipal sewage systems. Potential home buyers from properties with public sewers need to know there is a difference. Properly maintaining these systems is crucial to ensure their longevity and prevent costly repairs. Regular septic system maintenance, inspection, and tank pumping can help prevent backups, leaks, and… The post What to Do For Septic System Maintenance appeared first on RISMedia.
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.
Coldwell Banker
AUGUST 31, 2023
Online voting honoring community service starts Aug. 31 The post Karen DeMarco is Finalist for National Association of Realtors® Good Neighbor Award appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 30, 2023
Mirroring the trend for new home sales (+4.4%), pending home sales rose 0.9% in July, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Year over year, pending home sales were down 14%, a smaller decrease than the 15.6% annual drop recorded in June. However, unlike the market for new homes , which has recovered convincingly above last year’s lows (+31.5%), pending home sales continue to lag behind year-ago levels (-14.0%).
Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 30, 2023
Tacoma voters were set to decide between two competing renters rights measures in November. Now, a judge says only one of those can appear on the ballot.
Inman
AUGUST 30, 2023
After dipping to the lowest level since April 1995, applications for purchase mortgages edge up 2 percent week over week but are still down 27 percent from a year ago as mortgage rates retreat from 2023 highs.
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.
HomeLight
AUGUST 31, 2023
Why do you think model homes sell so fast?” asks Laura Sanders , a 21-year veteran real estate agent in Coral Springs, Florida. “It’s because they’re staged. Sellers get the money they spend back and they sell quicker.” The stats validate that you’ll increase your odds of a quick, high-offer sale if you opt to stage your home. According to HomeLight’s Summer 2023 Top Agent Insights Report, well-staged homes sell for 18% more on average.
Brownstoner
AUGUST 28, 2023
NYC School Bus (Possible) Strike: What Parents Need to Know Parents of public school children have been concerned this month about the possibility of a school bus strike in NYC. With the first day of school less than two weeks away, Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks released a… Read More > The post NYC School Bus (Possible) Strike: What Parents Need to Know appeared first on Brownstoner.
RIS Media
AUGUST 31, 2023
With home prices and mortgage rates posing a hurdle to many homebuyers, not to mention other economic headwinds like inflation, there are a lot of markets left in the dust lately with very little activity. So where can homebuyers look for booming markets that have affordable prices and a good economic area? WalletHub’s new study… The post 2023’s Top 10 Best Housing Markets appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
AUGUST 30, 2023
A couple of weeks ago, mortgage rates soared to a new 2023 high, reaching over 7% on a 30-year fixed-rate loan for the first time since November 2022. While higher rates are generally viewed with dismay, they often are the end result of a strong economy. Case in point, the private sector added 497,000 jobs in June — more than double many economists’ expectations — while compensation climbed 6.4% from a year ago.
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Bigger Pockets
AUGUST 30, 2023
Great deals are great, right? But how much do you sacrifice when waiting for one? Sometimes, it might make sense to get an "okay" deal instead. Here's why.
Inman
AUGUST 30, 2023
Three months after a Texas judge sent former Keller Williams CEO John Davis' $300 million fraud suit against the franchisor to arbitration, Davis is back with new racketeering claims.
Seattle Times Real Estate
AUGUST 29, 2023
The closure of the Bartell Drugs store in the Uptown neighborhood leaves Seattle without a 24-hour pharmacy.
The Close
AUGUST 4, 2023
If you’re relatively new to cold calling, getting hung up on or dealing with objections might have made you throw in the towel. What if I told you there is a way to minimize these common objections and never get hung up on again? OK, so you will still get hung up on… obviously, this isn’t magic. However, my team has used these simple scripts for years to deflect the objections that lead to the most hang-ups.
Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group
Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.
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