Monthly Archives: March 2021

Pulse: Tell us about a time when financing derailed a deal

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Everyone makes mistakes — including homebuyers on the cusp of closing on their dream home. This week, tell us about the common financing mishaps that can really jeopardize a deal. How can agents help prevent them? Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

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Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading →

How to support your agents in this ultra-competitive seller’s market

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Across the country, nearly every major market is hearing the same song: low inventory, high demand, and a knock-down, drag-out fight for buyers trying to get a home, especially in the entry-level pricing brackets. Here are a few tips for encouraging yo… Continue reading →

Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today

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Last year was a trying one, but it taught us to stretch ourselves, our business brains and our mindsets. It also forced us to adapt in an ever-evolvig landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face on the daily. Continue reading →

NAR-DOJ rule changes won’t come for months

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Rules regarding public display of buyer broker commissions and lockbox access for non-Realtors were originally slated to take effect by the end of March. Continue reading →

New home sales hit 9-month low in February

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February’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2 percent from January’s revised rate of 948,000. Continue reading →