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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NAR ADVOCACY WINS

NAR’s federal advocacy team worked tirelessly in 2023 to protect the real estate sector and make progress on several priorities. Although not an exhaustive list, check out the victories that REALTORS® can be proud of. NAR ADVOCACY WINS 2023-12-14 11:28 AM Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans for Real Estate, Flood […]

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@Properties Announces Michigan Expansion

Michigan firm @properties Christie’s International Real Estate has announced it is expanding to Ann Arbor. An independently owned and operated affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, the firm has grown from $ 100 million to $ 1 billion in annual sales in the past three years, focusing on the Detroit Metro area. Now, the company […]

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Candace Adams to Lead Panel on Luxury and Upscale Marketing in 2024 at RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year

RISMedia is excited to announce that Candace Adams—president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England, New York and Hudson Valley Properties—will be heading up an industry-leading panel of real estate experts at the company’s 2024 Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual event on Thurs., Jan. 11, 2024.  Click here to register!  Adams’… […]

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Sharon Millett and Vince Malta Appointed to NAR Leadership Team

Sharon Millett & Vince Malta Appointed NAR Leaders The pair were appointed as members of NAR’s Leadership Team effective immediately and following a unanimous vote by the Leadership Team.

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Truth and Reconciliation

In 1948, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on restrictive covenants in real estate. Three-quarters of a century later, REALTORS® are reckoning with the past as they work to bring equal housing opportunity to all.  www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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CRD Connect: Communicating Your Value as a Buyer’s Rep

No two years in real estate are ever the same, and things can change quickly. As we enter the new year, it’s likely that 2024 will be no exception. Due to the recent outcome of the Sitzer/ Burnett trial, real estate professionals and consumers are closely examining buyer agency and cooperative compensation. While the long-term… […]

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