Monthly Archives: November 2021

Expand your referral network through second-home sales

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One second-home client can turn into many, without resorting to all the tips and tricks you might need to secure referrals among primary homebuyers. Continue reading →

The 4 kitchen trends today’s buyers crave

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Sleek styles and clean lines remain popular among buyers, but agents have also noticed the addition of more organic, natural elements. Continue reading →

NAR relies on the dictionary in its latest volley against the DOJ

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The National Association of Realtors’ latest volley in its case against the U.S. Department of Justice includes images from Merriam-Webster’s dictionary that define the words “close” and “open” — a stark example of how far apart the two sides are as th… Continue reading →

Los Angeles wants to ban iBuying

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Amid an ongoing housing shortage and rapid price appreciation, Los Angeles city lawmakers are now searching for ways to thwart iBuyers in their city. Continue reading →

Fake landlord and deed fraud scams plague Detroit buyers and renters

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Mortgage lenders are cautious about extending credit and home prices are so low that most deals are for cash, putting buyers at greater risk. Continue reading →

ShowingTime rolls out new safety, video tools

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ShowingTime, a widely used home showing management platform that Zillow purchased earlier this year, announced Friday that it is rolling out several new features related to things such as agent safety and video tours. Continue reading →

NAR: Closing the racial wealth gap has to be a Realtor priority

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The National Association of Realtors’ outgoing president, Charlie Oppler, ended his one-year tenure as head of the 1.5 million-member trade group by urging Realtors to continue to work toward closing the racial wealth gap. Continue reading →

LeadingRE retracts support of NAR listing attribution proposal

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Independent brokerage network Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is retracting its support for a listing attribution policy proposal under consideration at the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Lesson Learned: Work your relationships

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Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Learn from Alabama real estate agent Christie White that it’s not always what you know, it’s who you know — especially start… Continue reading →