Thriving in a Recession: Best Practices for Real Estate Team Leaders

The changing real estate market and talk of a recession can invoke feelings of unease and uncertainty on how to proceed in the coming months. As a team leader, you have the additional stress of making sure your team is prepared for what lies ahead. By returning to your fundamentals, putting best practices in place… […]

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Housing Affordability Conditions Fade as Mortgage Rates Push Monthly Payments Higher in June 2022

The monthly mortgage payment increased by 5.3% in June 2022, compared to the prior month, while the median family income increased by 1.4%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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How to Handle Tech Overload and Choose What Will Work for Your Agents

WHAT: In today’s real estate landscape, technology is a necessity. From sourcing leads to digital marketing, finding a tech solution that works for your agents—especially the right tech solution—can be an overwhelming task. In this Broker Series webinar, panelists will discuss strategies and tips for brokers to determine the best technology tools and resources for… […]

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Succeeding as a New Agent, Even in a Recession

As a new agent, you’re excited to start selling homes. But you may also be feeling anxious about the real estate market slowing down, interest rates and inflation rising, and talk of a recession. That’s why it makes sense to invest in your career now. The Buffini & Company 100 Days to Greatness® real estate… […]

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REALTORS® Relief Foundation Announces $500,000 Relief Grant for Victims of Kentucky Flooding

$ 500K RRF Relief Grant for Victims of Kentucky Flooding Funds will be made available to the public to assist with disaster victims’ housing payments as relief and recovery efforts continue. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051

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How the Pandemic Triggered Vacation House Changes

Today’s vacation homes require an updated set of features to maintain appeal in a post–COVID-19 world, including space to spread out and top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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In This Together: The Importance of Local Relationships in a Downturn

It certainly looks like the real estate market has peaked, and at least nationally, housing has entered a correction of some kind. What exactly this will look like as we move forward is not fully understood, with mortgage rates pushing some buyers out and a recession potentially creating broad economic pain for both buyers and… […]

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Attract New and Top Agents to Your Winning Team

As a manager, regional or broker, increasing production and top-line revenue through recruiting new and experienced agents to your sales team is always a priority but often doesn’t get the hyper-focus attention it should which results in lack-luster recruiting results. Closing the gap to achieve desired outcomes requires focus, commitment and making recruiting a priority… […]

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Selling a Second Home—at Least a Part of It

With new apps, real estate pros are offering clients a way to buy vacation homes at a fraction of the cost. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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Is DOJ’s NAR Probe a Hidden Haymaker for Real Estate?

Most boxers say it’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out. A question worth asking as several high-profile lawsuits continue to make their way through federal court is whether the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the proverbial knockout punch for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the industry at large. […]

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