Eastern Connecticut Association of REALTORS®

Jd Ross argues that millennials face considerably bleaker prospects than previous generations, which could ultimately hurt the economy BYJIM DALRYMPLE IIStaff Writer Millennials are regularly maligned as lazy, avocado toast-loving hipsters, but according to a co-founder of Opendoor — and… Read More

10 things sellers should never say to their listing agents

When homeowners put limits on the possibilities, they create a more difficult and cumbersome selling experience BYCARA AMEER When it comes to putting a home on the market, sellers love to share their insight about how the selling process should… Read More

Co-Marketing Tips for Following RESPA Rules

Have you given or accepted gifts from mortgage lenders, title companies, closing attorneys, or other settlement service providers? If those gifts are in exchange for referrals, then you’re breaking the law. by Erica Christoffer What’s a settlement service provider? What constitutes… Read More

The polite way to sell a home around the holidays

Above all, be prepared to work odd hours BY VERONIKA BONDARENKO While most of the world will be eating pie and exchanging gifts during the holidays, many Realtors will be hard at work — as we reported earlier, many zealous buyers hope to… Read More

8 seller tasks that can make or break your sale

Put in the extra effort now for smooth sailing (and selling) later BYCARA AMEER If you want your sellers to crank things up a notch for a speedy sale, advise them to tackle these eight tasks that’ll have buyers racing to put… Read More

How the 20% Business Income Deduction Applies to You

Changes stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 allow agents and brokers who earn income as independent contractors or from pass-through businesses to take a significant deduction on that income. By Robert Freedman One of the biggest… Read More

NAR warns government may crack down on real estate teams

1 in 4 Realtors now part of real estate team, according to results of a new National Association of Realtors survey BYANDREA V. BRAMBILA Real estate teams have generated buzz in recent years and a new survey from the National… Read More

Over a third of renters plan to buy in next 2 years

38% of renters say they plan to buy, but cost myths are holding them back, according to Bank of America survey BYLEW SICHELMAN Some renters are being held back by “persistent home buying myths,” according to the latest Insights Report… Read More

Don’t be THAT agent: 10 annoying things agents do to each other

Wasting your colleagues' time doesn't help your reputation BY  MISSY YOST Rookie mistakes are the worst, and in our line of work, they cost clients, time and money — but the largest expense is to our reputation. As a new real estate agent, I… Read More

8 tips to help you conquer your inbox every single day

Anyone else dealing with time management issues surrounding your inbox?  I know I am!  Here's an article that will help make your inbox work for you, not the other way around BYTROY PALMQUIST Here are some tips that might help… Read More

Homeowners Ready to Sell in the Third Quarter of 2018, says Realtor® Survey

WASHINGTON (September 26, 2018) – New findings from the National Association of Realtors® show that a record high 77 percent of Americans believe that now is a good time to sell a house, while those that think now is a… Read More

Only 9% of buyers find agents online, the same as 10 years ago

Despite the massive growth of online home search portals, many more consumers find their agents through referrals from friends or family, according to NAR data BYTEKE WIGGIN There’s no denying that the internet has changed real estate immensely, especially when… Read More

Mortgage rates rise for 4th consecutive week

The 30-year fixed rate has not been this high since May, says Freddie Mac BYVERONIKA BONDARENKO Mortgage rates have risen rapidly for the past four weeks, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage… Read More

9 tips for filing insurance claims after a catastrophe

The damage has been done — now it's time to make the rebuilding process as painless as possible  (By BERNICE ROSS) Whether it’s a hurricane like Florence, a tropical storm like Lane or a flood, tornado, earthquake or fire, it can… Read More

The .realestate pre-sale starts Sept.18 at 11 a.m.

Next week, REALTORS® will have the first chance to be able to take advantage of next-level digital marketing and branding with a new top-level domain from NAR and industry leader Second Generation, Ltd., .realestate. The .realestate domain is set to launch… Read More