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Median existing-home price sails to record high

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The median existing-home sales price rose 23.4% year over year, propelling the median price to $363,300, the highest on record, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Investor home purchases exceed pre-pandemic levels, hit record high

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Investors purchased 67,943 US homes during the second quarter, for a total value of $48.5B, the highest figure on record, according to Redfin. Continue reading →

Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions

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National Association of Realtors: “The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure.” Continue reading →

How to update your office to meet agent needs post-pandemic

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As brokerages begin to transition to an in-office working environment, it’s important to create a holistic space that supports agents and helps them to thrive. Here are four way to do just that. Continue reading →

Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie

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Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you’re new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients. Continue reading →

Defend your commission: 5 reasons you’re worth it

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To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading →

9 financial tips for new (and not-so-new) agents 

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Here are some financial tips and techniques that can help you earn more, save more and prepare for eventual retirement. Continue reading →

Home office eclipses short commute as a buyer must-have, agents say

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Nearly 60 percent of agents surveyed by Homelight said they expect a home office to be a top priority for buyers in a post-vaccine landscape. Continue reading →

Ransomware attack threatens closings, sensitive client data

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A ransomware attack on Cloudstar, which provides cloud hosting for title insurance applications, is threatening to derail mortgage closings and put sensitive client information at risk. Continue reading →

Clubhouse ditches invite-only system, opens platform to all

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The audio-only social app was once the buzziest thing in tech and real estate. Is going wide enough to save it? Continue reading →