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Consumer Sentiment Shifts From Gains to Slight Decline

A key skill to being a real estate agent is judging a buyer’s mood. So how are consumers feeling on a wide scale?  Consumer sentiment dipped slightly in the early days of October 2024, from 70.1 to 68.9, per the latest report for the University of Michigan. This monthly change comes in below expectations; median… […]

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From Doldrums to Deals: Keeping Your Prospecting Spirits High

Staying motivated in the real estate business can be a challenge, especially when it comes to prospecting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or uninspired, but staying on track is crucial for your success. Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out, there are strategies you can adopt to keep yourself motivated, even when you… […]

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From ‘Menu of Services’ to Settlement Backstory, Brokers and Agents Share Adjustments

Woodbury, New York—Two heads are almost always better than one when facing uncertainty. When facing a lot of uncertainty—for instance, when a parade of class-action lawsuits upend century-old precedent in how your industry operates—it might be better to get as many experienced minds together as possible. That was the idea at the Long Island Board… […]

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Cooperative Compensation Removed From Revamped CAR Forms

Despite recent scrutiny, the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) has shown a willingness to take feedback and adapt ahead of fast-approaching policy changes slated to hit the industry. CAR officials announced Wednesday that 30 new and revised forms were released as part of a semi-annual standard forms update. Most notably, the real estate organization has… […]

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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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The REALTOR® Difference | Level Up: The Real Story from REALTORS®

Editor’s Note: This is part of a monthly video series from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® to inform and educate members about important aspects of being a real estate professional. Watch for this series each month in RISMedia’s Daily Real Estate Advisor. In this edition of Level Up: The Real Story from REALTORS®, YPN veteran… […]

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How to Increase Cash Flow From a Second Home

Real estate professionals can use these market and financial tips to improve their own property investment strategy or that of their clients. www.nar.realtor – Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

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Content From Real Estate Leaders to Help You Lead Change

NAR PULSE—Top level training in less than ten minutes! Share the latest episode of Level Up at your next team meeting to learn from top professionals in the real estate field whose depth of knowledge you can rely upon to inform critical real estate decisions.  RPR® Unveils Shareable Market Trends RPR® has made it super… […]

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From Paralegal to Real Estate Professional: Finding Success Every Step of the Way

This past November, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rookie of the Year finalist Nicole Dudley during the NAR NXT, the REALTOR® Experience conference in Orlando, Florida, to discuss all things real estate—from how she transitioned into the role by way of her paralegal career to the way in which Schuler Bauer Real… […]

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Housing Affordability Drops as Mortgage Payments Spike 51% From May 2021

Compared to one year ago, affordability fell in May as the monthly mortgage payment climbed 51% and median family income rose by 4.5%. www.nar.realtor – Research

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