Monthly Archives: August 2021

‘The American dream has changed’: Feather wins NAR ‘Pitch Battle’

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The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a ‘Pitch Battle’ hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures. Continue reading →

Why homebuyers aren’t taking advantage of drop in mortgage rates

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The historically low level of inventory for sale suggests that any rate-related increase in sales will be muted due to the inadequacy of listings needed to fulfill higher buyer demand. This softer sales response also suggests more upward pressure on pr… Continue reading →

Agents in 9 new markets eligible to become Knock-Certified

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Agents in nine new U.S markets are eligible to become Knock-certified as the rapidly growing mortgage proptech will begin offering its Home Swap to more cities in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. Continue reading →

Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills

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Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer’s agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members. Continue reading →

‘Dire days lie ahead’: The impact of COVID-19 and wildfires on housing

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The recent onslaught of wildfires and accompanying smoke blanketing many states are combining with the pandemic with deadly results. It is not just personal health that is being affected — there are significant implications for real estate as well. Continue reading →

How to reenergize your diversity efforts to enact change

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Last summer, everyone was on the quest for equality, but where are we one year after George Floyd’s murder? Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams head of diversity, equity and inclusion, shares some initiatives she’s embracing. Continue reading →

Virtual tour provider EyeSpy360 to expand through Meero agreement

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Meero’s global reach will no doubt only augment the value of rich video content, especially when connected with a notable vendor like EyeSpy360. Continue reading →

5 ways marketing tools can improve customer service 

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If you’re looking to improve the customer experience for your agents’ clients, marketing tools can come in handy. Here are a few you should consider adding to your repertoire. Continue reading →