Webinar—What Leaders Need to Know, Now: Mission-Critical Strategies for Today’s Market

In today’s rapidly changing market, leaders face the urgent need to adapt and thrive amidst unprecedented challenges and emerging opportunities. From leveraging disruptive technologies to safeguarding profitability, brokerage executives must guide their agents with actionable insights to drive growth and stay ahead of the competition.  In this special webinar, you will get a sneak peek… […]

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5 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand as a Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents need a competitive edge in the market, and that can come from creating a strong personal brand. It should showcase who you are, what you stand for and why clients should want to work with you. Even if you’re an established real estate agent, you should consistently revisit your brand positioning to… […]

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Higher Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Made It Difficult for Home Buyers to Qualify in May 2023

With a monthly mortgage payment increase of 3.7% and a 2.8% rise in the median price of single-family homes, qualifying for a home loan was more challenging for potential buyers in May 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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4 Ways to Rethink and Boost Your Transparency as an Agent

Navigating the housing market can be complex regardless of the market cycle, which means agents not only need to understand what is happening around them, but also be able to communicate that to consumers who are looking for guidance.  As such, transparency with clients should remain top of mind for agents looking to nurture their… […]

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Elevate Your Real Estate Team Leadership: Uncover the Four Vital Keys

As the real estate market continues to change and becomes more competitive, the number of real estate teams continues to rise. For those who have already started a team or are thinking of doing so, the opportunities are greater than ever. Leading a team can maximize your earnings, increase your work-life balance and help you… […]

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THE PLAYBOOK: Deciding to Be a Buyer’s or Seller’s Agent

Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia biweekly 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 other Thursday for another addition to the series. If you’re a new… […]

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Housing Shortage Costs Deals for a Third of REALTORS®

Inventory recently hit its lowest level since 1999, which is impacting real estate professionals’ ability to serve clients, NAR’s 2023 Member Profile finds. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Instant Reaction: Jobs, July 7, 2023

Jobs have been added continuously since the lifting of the lockdown, but the latest monthly net gain of 209,000 is the smallest in 2.5 years. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Thoughts on Leadership: Hamilton, July 4th and a $4 Frame

Did you know Alexander Hamilton was born in Nevis? Hamilton grew up in poverty, was abandoned by his father and around the age of 13, his mother died, leaving him to fend for himself as an orphan. Despite these hardships, he persevered, and through a penchant for learning and an ambitious spirit, eventually moved to… […]

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Millions Priced Out of Homeownership This Year, Researchers Find

Cost burdens and affordability have become two of the most acute, most urgent issues to emerge from the last three turbulent years in the housing sector, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), which released its “State of the Nation’s Housing” annual report this week, estimating that over 2 million renter households have… […]

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