Selling a home can be a daunting undertaking, and while you may be helpless to control the state of the market or the number of prospective buyers in your price range, here are a few ways to be proactive against some of sellers’ most common pitfalls: Problem: Competition. Are there too many homes for sale [...]
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The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do about It (Part 1)
May 7, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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Growing Ranks of Older Adults Face Housing Crunch
That baby boomers are swelling the ranks of older Americans is well-documented, but do we really understand the consequences of this important shift for the housing needs of older adults? A new report from the Center for Housing Policy, “Housing an Aging Population – Are We Prepared?”, explores the effects of this coming demographic change [...]
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May 5, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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Increase Business, Surpass Goals with Sought-After Training Program, Beginning April 16
“The market is already changing and the real estate professionals that are most prepared to deal with that change are the ones that are going to thrive.” That’s the perspective of Jared James, one of the industry’s most sought-after trainers, who will be launching his next 6-month coaching series, “Jump Start,” beginning April 16. Through [...]
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May 2, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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4 Tips to Gain and Retain More Real Estate Leads
Your overall success is a direct result of your ability to network and generate leads. The more leads you bring in, the more people you talk to and the more sales opportunities you will create. The key is to proactively connect with the right people and then follow up consistently. Consistency builds trust and establishes [...]
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April 30, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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Websites Your Way: NAR Launches my.REALTOR.org and Meets Members on Their Terms
This month, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) officially launches its new website, my.REALTOR.org. But this is no average website redesign. my.REALTOR.org is an entirely new approach to the online experience for members. Built with responsive design technology, my.realtor.org takes a bold step to engage members like never before by providing a customized website experience—an [...]
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April 28, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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HomeServices of America Acquires Prudential Northwest Realty Associates
HomeServices of America, Inc.™, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, recently announced the acquisition of Seattle-based Prudential Northwest Realty Associates. Originally established in 1942, Prudential Northwest Realty joined the Prudential Real Estate affiliate network in 1990 and is their largest affiliate in the state of Washington, with more than 350 sales associates in six offices. In 2011, [...]
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April 25, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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The NAR Power Broker Roundtable: Re-evaluating Operational Expenses: Is This the Time to Reinvest—and Where?
The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. Moderator: Rei Mesa, Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, NAR, and President/CEO, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services [...]
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April 23, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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April Showers Bring Flooding and Mold
As winter gives way to warmer weather and spring begins to bloom, heavy rain storms pose a threat to homeowners. Homes that aren’t properly protected from the elements are at risk of flooding and mold infestation, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix once the damage is done. Water damage claims have been growing [...]
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April 21, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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NAR Gains Key Acquisition in SentriLock
As of December 2011, the official lockbox provider of The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is 100 percent owned by NAR, the organization has announced. Now directly accountable to the real estate community it serves, SentriLock, LLC, as the official lockbox provider for NAR, will continue to focus on providing high-quality, technologically innovative solutions that [...]
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April 20, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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REALTOR Rally to Highlight Midyear Legislative Meetings
Given the importance of the real estate market in today’s economic environment, REALTORS® will make their voices heard in Washington, D.C., next month at the National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 14-19. More than 9,000 participants from across the country are expected to attend. As a highlight of this year’s [...]
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April 18, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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