Monthly Archives: December 2019

These are the best ski towns for property investors

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Not all ski towns are created equal, and understanding both how they differ and the objectives of a given purchase is essential to ensure the investment pays off. Continue reading →

Why it pays to stay in touch

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If you stay in touch continuously, it will pay off in the long run, according to a small sample poll from PostcardMania. Continue reading →

Pulse: ‘Will you cut your commission?’ 27 ways to respond

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Last week, we asked for your best responses to buyers and sellers when they ask: “Will you cut your commission?” Readers shared how they respond to potential clients and also mentioned some creative workarounds. Continue reading →

How to talk business with your sphere (and not seem pushy)

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Leveraging personal connections is crucial to success in real estate, but many agents are fearful of coming across as smarmy or overbearing. Here’s how to avoid that and send the perfect messages at the right times. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How do you keep momentum going?

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In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A veteran agent has had her best production year ever, and she wants to ensure the momentum continues. What can her … Continue reading →

You vs. Zillow: How to win with consumers every time

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Many agents believe they are powerless against huge names like Zillow, but there are many tools you have at your disposal that make you more valuable than any site will ever be to consumers. Here are a handful of strategies that have helped us compete… Continue reading →

Digital mortgage lender saw huge uptick in underserved groups in 2019

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A new study released by digital mortgage company Better.com found that 2019 was dominated by millennials, minorities, LGBT married couples, single women and married women that outearned their husbands. Continue reading →

Tech startup AerialSphere launches 360-degree 3D lDX search

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The IDX search is now available in Phoenix and Tucson through a partnership with real estate marketing platform iFoundAgent. Continue reading →

Enormous home in Hollywood Hills sells for $35.5M

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A home featured on “Selling Sunset” believed to be one of the largest in the Hollywood Hills just sold to a mystery buyer for $35.5 million. Continue reading →