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As Omicron COVID variant spreads, real estate agents grin and bear it

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Disease experts are racing to address the Omicron variant, but in the real estate industry, few expect the new threat to be a game changer. Continue reading →

Why banning buyer love letters is the right step forward

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This week, Oregon became the first U.S. state to ban buyer love letters officially. This is a massive win for those of us in housing who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates, and it could be a major victory for the industry as a w… Continue reading →

Chime taps Revaluate to empower lead quality with ‘likely to move’ scores

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Sales and marketing technology company Chime partners with Revaluate to empower online leads of higher qualification standards. Continue reading →

Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted

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This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing. In this first of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Chris Drayer shares why the classic phrase “now is the time… Continue reading →

The end of an era: How the NAR Expo has changed

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Although it’s too soon to write an obituary, the 2019 event might be the last great Realtors Conference and Expo. Industry changes are altering the size and scope of the conference, resulting in the slow demise of a once great trade show event. Continue reading →

The evolution of real estate leads: Fallout at realtor.com

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With Move Inc.’s purchase of Austin-based lead gen company Opcity, realtor.com has made some changes. What can we learn from realtor.com’s recent strategy, and what should we prepare for later in the game? Continue reading →