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More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI

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From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren’t one-size-fits-all. Continue reading →

Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans

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PACE loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they’ll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say. Continue reading →

That’s a deal-breaker! 15 reasons buyers are backing out

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The recent uptick in canceled contracts reveals that buyers with tepid toes have begun actively looking for valid ways to terminate their purchase, writes mega team leader Carl Medford. Here is his list of top 15 potential deal-breakers. Continue reading →

Gen Z flunks homeownership test — but other age groups not far behind

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Fewer members of Generation Z said they were “handy” than older groups did in a recent poll, with Generation X tallying the highest scores in a survey of 1,049 people conducted by CraftJack. Continue reading →

Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out

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A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman’s quiz to find out. Continue reading →

Porch buying spree continues with $33M RWS acquisition

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Porch closed its latest acquisition days after parting ways with its CFO upon discovering weaknesses in financial reporting that prevented it from filing its 2021 annual report on time. Continue reading →

Can’t get the cat out of your listing? 5 tips for dealing with pet odors

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Bad odor is one of the hardest challenges to overcome when selling a home. Find out how to get to the root of the problem and fix it once and for all. Continue reading →

What agents need to know about double-pane windows 

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Having the ability and the vocabulary to discuss different types of windows and knowing about their energy-efficient capabilities is beneficial for real estate agents who are selling both new construction and renovated properties. Here’s what to know. Continue reading →

Unexpected repairs leave many homebuyers with regret: survey

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One in three homeowners in a recent HomeAdvisor survey say they regretted their purchase after paying for repairs left unfixed by the seller. Continue reading →