Social Skills: How to Take Advantage of Client Reviews and Referrals

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Real estate has always been a social business. Before the internet and social media, a REALTOR’S® marketing has always heavily relied on word of mouth and in person… […]

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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 1, 2024

Mortgage interest rates ticked down slightly this week to 6.63% from 6.69% the previous week, down considerably from October 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Consumer Sentiment Continues to Gain Momentum

The latest Survey of Consumers from the University of Michigan finds that consumer sentiment in January remains relatively rosy, suggesting optimism about the economy as the new year gets underway. The Index of Consumer Sentiment, calculated by surveying consumers, currently sits at 79, a substantial increase both month-over-month (69.7 in December 2023) and year-over-year (64.9… […]

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Quick and Easy Marketing Tips For REALTORS®

In real estate, effective marketing is the key to success. As a REALTOR®, implementing savvy marketing strategies can significantly impact your ability to attract potential buyers, showcase properties, and ultimately close deals successfully. We will examine quick and easy marketing tips tailored for REALTORS®. You will see everything from creating a robust real estate marketing… […]

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Connecting, Inspiring and Empowering Women on the Path to Success

Above from left, Sue Yannaccone, Sherry Chris and Lindsay Listanski What Moves Her®, the advocacy organization designed to help women in the real estate industry, is making waves with its latest endeavor: the Balance Blueprint campaign. Spearheaded by Sue Yannaccone, the powerhouse behind Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, this innovative initiative aims to revolutionize the… […]

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Forbes Global Properties Expands to India

Forbes Global Properties has announced the addition of luxury specialist Power Infra Pro Pvt Ltd to its network. The firm will now operate under the new name of India Forbes Global Properties and represent the brand throughout the New Delhi region. “It is an absolute honor to welcome India Forbes Global Properties to our international… […]

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New York Home Prices Increased in 2023

OneKey MLS, which covers the southern counties of New York (the NYC metro area, Long Island, and Hudson Valley), has released its latest market report for the region.  The report tracks both month-to-month (November to December 2023) and year-to-year (2022 to 2023) changes. For the latter, sale prices increased by 2.10%, rising from $ 590,000 […]

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Unlocking Success: The Power of Follow-Up In Recruiting Real Estate Agents

In the competitive realm of real estate, recruiting agents is a pivotal task, and the fortune often lies in the art of follow-up. Changing brokerages is a significant decision, and acknowledging the weight of this transition can make all the difference.  Culture beyond words Show don’t just tell. Use the follow-up process to immerse potential… […]

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Social Skills: Storytelling in Real Estate—Crafting Compelling Narratives for Success in 2024

As the real estate industry continues to evolve, so do the strategies that set successful agents apart. This year, one of the key differentiators is the ability to weave captivating narratives that not only generate leads, but help do the ultimate task for agents—sell homes.  The term ‘storyteller’ has become synonymous with real estate in… […]

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Trust Powers Bainbridge Island Mother-Daughter Team

Above, Ty Evans, left and her daughter Natalie Evans It was her sales career with Estee Lauder that took Ty Evans from New York to Seattle some 45 years ago. But the switch to real estate was all about her love of beautiful homes. “The best part of my weekends as a kid was when… […]

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