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The best tools for real estate in 2018 BY DAN BOYLE Real estate agents are among the busiest professionals nowadays. Meetings, sales, open houses, marketings and many other activities can be very stressful without proper organization. Fortunately, tasks can be made simpler… Read More
Establish an online presence, and build your reputation BY SHAYAN JALALI As a brand new real estate agent, you’re learning a lot at a fast pace. It can be tough to nail down exactly what you need to do and what you… Read More
Tom Ferry: How to get out of your coma and supercharge your production It happens to the best of us. We have a goal of achieving something, and then some way, somehow, we find every excuse to not take action.… Read More
Compromising on space does not mean compromising on the future, by JENNA WEINERMAN Key Takeaways Downsizing is an emotional process; agents should provide solutions to find compromises and help their clients work in steps to optimize their downsizing efforts. Real estate… Read More
Proactive is the buzzword when addressing both cosmetic and mechanical components of a listing. It’s that time of year again, the 2018 selling season is upon us. If you have clients getting ready to put their home on the market,… Read More
Everyone wins, and you'll get paid faster BYBRANDON JONES Once a property goes under contract, it becomes a sprint to get to the finish line. However, with so many parties involved, lack of communication, missing paperwork, being unorganized and a… Read More
But a lack of affordable housing is holding them back from purchasing a home Despite low inventory and high home prices, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Q4 Aspiring Home Buyers Profile says Americans are still holding on to their homeownership goals. According… Read More
Are you a power-user, casual browser or self-effacing noob? No matter your level of social media expertise, you’ll want to read this By AMY PUCHATY We’ve scoured the social media guides, tracked down the experts and sifted through the flashy add-ons… Read More
Tax season is here, and the time is now to learn how to maximize your deductions. Many real estate agents have a variety of expenses, and confidently identifying which expenses you can use as deductions is critical to helping you… Read More
Loan approvals and mortgages could be delayed, but experts think the housing market would bounce back. By Jotham Sederstrom With a dispute in the Senate over the immigration program DACA still unresolved, the government shutdown continues for a third day on Monday morning after… Read More
Privacy is an increasingly rare commodity these days. Just search for yourself on Intelius.com and take note of the information they are handing out about you for free. For a significant amount of pocket change, one can uncover the real… Read More
Keep your ideal potential buyers' taste in mind Staging sells homes quicker and also provides better marketing materials for the agent, but you have to understand your region's taste. Every home is different and unique, with each having a personality… Read More
Environment is stronger than will Did you hit your income and production goals in 2017? What it will take for you to go the distance and hit your goals in 2018 is more than persistence and self-discipline. Achieving your goals… Read More
Every industry tracks innovations in its field, and housing is no different. As a real estate pro, here are the need-to-know products and services promising to transform homes and your clients’ lifestyles over the next year or so. The big-picture… Read More
Connecticut REALTORS® reports that the single-family residential home median sales price is $247,500 which reflects a 0.5 percent decrease from $248,750 in that same time period last year. Median indicates that half the homes sold for more and half for… Read More