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Why you should take a break from holiday marketing

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For brick-and-mortar retail and internet-based retail, the holidays are a business opportunity to depend on. But real estate doesn’t depend on the holidays. Here’s why it’s good to exclude yourself from the noise this season. Continue reading →

3 ways consumer-friendly digital tools have empowered the average buyer

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Mobile apps, search platforms, cost calculators, machine learning, blockchain and even AI have found their place in the real estate world — and they aren’t limited to only agents. Buyers are now getting their hands on more tools, and it has changed the… Continue reading →

Why Zillow, Realtors and foreign investors are moving to Canada

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For years, Canada has been improving its position on the global stage — and for years, nobody noticed. But now, Zillow is moving in, investors are making moves because of the strong economy and the Realtor population is increasing. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Compass is launching its own credit card for agents

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Compass Chief Growth Officer Robert Lehman unveiled the card during the company’s bi-annual retreat, which was held downtown Los Angeles’ opulent Orpheum Theatre. Lehman described the program, dubbed Compass Card, as “one card, one solution for all you… Continue reading →

Artifakt Digital wants to show agents a better way to get online leads

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Artifakt Digital is a creative marketing and website development firm for real estate agents. The Toronto, Ontario-based marketing agency has more than 120 real estate clients and an average project cost of $25,000. According to the company’s CEO, Andr… Continue reading →

Fed probing into cash deals over $300K to prevent fraud

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FinCEN now requires title insurance companies to identify the persons behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of residential real estate. The purchase amount threshold, which previously varied by city, is now set at $300,000 for each covered … Continue reading →

Agent’s reputation, social media matter most to clients: study

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The latest J.D. Power Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study found that the single most important reason for selecting a real estate company is its reputation. Continue reading →

10 things sellers should never say to their listing agents

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Sellers want to give their input to their listing agent on how showings should be handled as well as pricing, managing other agents, offers, negotiations and what they will and will not repair. But here’s where they all too often shoot themselves in th… Continue reading →