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New Year, New Strategy: An Agent’s Guide to Social Media in 2023

In today’s digital-focused world, social media is a critical tool for real estate agents to have in their arsenal. From networking with industry experts and connecting with your sphere of influence, to showcasing your listings and highlighting your expertise, having a strong social media strategy is key to finding success in your business.  In RISMedia’s… […]

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Help Your Team Crush Their Goals This Year (and Beyond!)

Setting goals for your team is an important part of your business plan. It’s also an excellent way to get everyone fired up and on board to implement new strategies. Involving your team members in the planning also gives them a sense of ownership and pride.  Create a plan   Your team needs to have a… […]

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2022 Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun gives an outlook for the year ahead. Multiple panelists speak about residential, commercial, and demographic trends to watch for in 2023. www.nar.realtor – Research

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Will 250k Agents Leave the Business Next Year? Here’s What You Can Do to Keep Them

WHAT: As we head into the new year, agent retention is top of mind for brokers across the country. With so many real estate professionals entering the industry in the last two years, some sources are predicting that nearly 250k may soon walk away. When it comes to agent retention, a strong strategy will be… […]

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Housing Market Update: Home Prices Increased a Record 17%, Pending Sales Up 19% From a Year Earlier

The average sale-to-list price ratio passed 100% for the first time as home prices surge….(read more) Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. Around The Web

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Pending Home Sales Retreat 2.8% in January, but Climb From Last Year

Pending Home Sales Retreat 2.8% in January Pending home sales took a step backward in January as inventory constraints continue to hold back prospective buyers. Media Contact:  Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178

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Mortgage Rates Closing Out The Year at Record Lows

For all practical purposes, the year is over when it comes to mortgage rate volatility. True, there is some small chance that political developments conspire to push rates just a bit higher in the next two days, but the damage would be insignificant in the bigger picture. In other words, we’re looking at “all-time low […]

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