Estate

What Are Seller Credits in Real Estate: the Assistance Buyers Often Need

In real estate transactions, buyers and sellers often negotiate various aspects of the deal. Negotiations can include the purchase price, closing costs and contingencies. One element that frequently arises during these negotiations is referred to as seller concessions or repair credits. These credits can play a significant role in shaping a real estate deal’s final… […]

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Kicking Off the ‘Biggest Real Estate Campaign Ever’

  The glass booth, transparent except for looping letters spelling out “Homes.com,” sits at the back of what can best be described as a small settlement. Spread across several thousand square feet of the Anaheim Convention Center during the 2023 NAR NXT, the orange glow of the company’s branding shines out from dozens of massive… […]

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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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Mastering Recruitment: Lessons from a Real Estate Journey

In the dynamic realm of real estate, success hinges on the ability to attract, recruit and retain top talent. Reflecting on my early days in the industry, the memories of my first listing, first buyer and inaugural closing flood back. Those experiences instilled in me a profound sense of confidence, akin to the surge that… […]

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Nurturing Agent Retention in Challenging Real Estate Times

In the realm of real estate, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters. The news media paints a gloomy picture, with low inventory and higher-than-normal mortgage rates creating an atmosphere of uncertainty. Oh, and the lawsuit too. In this challenging market, it’s crucial for real estate brokers to focus on agent retention and keep the… […]

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The Dos and Don’ts When Shooting Real Estate With a Phone

In today’s age of digital transformation, the real estate industry has experienced profound growth. In the palm of your hand, you have the single most versatile, streamlined, and innovative companion for a real estate professional—the smartphone. Equipped with the ability to help you market effectively, generate leads, engage with clients, and capture stunning property photos,… […]

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NAR Chief Economist Says Commercial Real Estate Will Revitalize, Calls on Federal Reserve to Consider Cutting Interest Rates

There’s tremendous difficulty in the commercial real estate market, with higher interest rates hindering borrowing and making refinancing costly. www.nar.realtor – Research

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The Competitive Edge: Three Key Insights on How a Real Estate Coach Can Transform Your Career

Industry experts are projecting that mortgage rates will finally settle down to the 5.5-6% range next year. With that, it is anticipated that there will be a great rush of buyers and sellers who will finally be ready to enter the market. That is welcome news for real estate agents who have seen their businesses… […]

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Diversity Groups Target Hate by ‘Vocal Minority’ in Real Estate

Organizations representing Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQ+ and women professionals say persistent discrimination in real estate must be stopped. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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Webinar Recap: Top Real Estate Marketing Tools to Help You Sell More Homes

In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Top Real Estate Marketing Tools to Help You Sell More Homes”—panelists Riezl Baker, an award-winning luxury REALTOR® at Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group; Sam Neumann, a Denver REALTOR® with Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate; and Stephanie Alfonso, the senior director of Sales Enablement and Field Education at Elm Street Technology,… […]

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