Could Bank Busts Be a Boon for Real Estate Agents?

Headlines about crumbling banks and financial institutions are stirring up concerns again.  Many are still reeling from the news that California regulators shuttered startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Amid the calamity that manifested days ago, several onlookers and pundits within the real estate industry are contemplating how recent events surrounding the declining fortunes of… […]

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NAR Names Jennifer Wauhob Its 2023 Vice President of Association Affairs

Meet NAR’s 2023 Vice President of Association Affairs NAR’s leadership team look forward to working with Jennifer to ensure this association is operating efficiently for our members and their clients. Media Contact:  Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193

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Getting the Word Out: Shedding Light on Women’s Marketing Priorities

In 2022, RISMedia conducted an extensive, proprietary marketing study, surveying thousands of agents and brokers to find out how real estate professionals put their brands, listings and expertise out into the world. Delving into everything from budgets to preferred channels, the study, which was designed to encompass a huge swath of variables, unearthed insights into… […]

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February 2023 Commercial Market Insights

Commercial real estate started the new year on a slow note with lower demand, smaller rent price gains, and higher vacancy rates. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Pillar To Post Franchisee Jacqueline Gathers Honors Late Husband’s Vision

When Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® Franchise Owner/Operator Jacqueline Gathers arrives on inspection day, the people seeking her expertise before committing to what will most likely be the biggest purchase of their lives are focused on having her get down to business, so they don’t ask about her life story and how she came to… […]

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Reeling ’Em In: 4 Tips for Optimizing Long-Term Nurture

Many real estate professionals view generating new leads as the most important step toward growing a real estate business. But in reality, what you do with those leads is vastly more important. With how powerful and customizable automated marketing tools are, you might feel you are already doing plenty to engage with your sphere—and you… […]

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Ask the Newsmakers: Staying Optimistic in Trying Times

While 2022 is in the rearview mirror, challenges like inventory shortage and interest-rate increases haven’t gone away. In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked a few of our 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers this question:  “It’s a tough market out there. What are you doing to instill optimism among your teams?” Here’s what these distinguished… […]

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THE PLAYBOOK: How to Determine When the Listing Price Is Right

Editor’s Note: The Playbook is a new RISMedia weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every Thursday for another addition to the series.  Determining the correct… […]

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The March Issue of Real Estate Magazine Is Now Live

The March issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at what makes RE/MAX the powerhouse it’s grown to be in the industry, along with thoughts and advice from women leaders in real estate, an interview with Pillar To Post Franchise… […]

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Keys to Keeping Your Real Estate Team Productive in Today’s Market

If you’re managing a team or office of real estate agents you’ll benefit from being a skilled problem-solver in all types of markets with a variety of personalities. Knowing how to weather a storm comes in handy. As interest rates rise and other financial and geopolitical factors create fear and uncertainty, keeping your people in… […]

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