You’re comfortable in the knowledge that as a real estate agent you’re a pro’s pro. Until recently, you didn’t have to discuss with hopeful homebuyers precisely what your compensation would be. Now you do. What’s important is to communicate your value and what you will do for them, but what’s even more vital is to… The post 4 Surefire Ways to Convince Potential Clients to Sign a Buyer Agent...
4 April 2024
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. March’s report reviews the current statistics for the luxury market in North America month over month, as well as the 13-month trend. This month, we delve into the… The post The March 2024 Luxury Market Report appeared first on...
Property Highlights: Location: Woodside, California Listing Price: $110 million Features: 74-acre estate with seven residential properties Added Appeal: 100-plus yard Roman pool, lily pond, three swimming pools and numerous opportunities to create, build and personalize five of the seven residences. Once the cherished summer retreat of the enterprising Fleishhacker family of San Francisco, Green...
In the latest RISMedia webinar—”Cracking the Code: How Jason Mitchell Group Nurtures Lucrative Referral Networks”— industry thought leader Jason Mitchell, founder of The Jason Mitchell Group, discussed one-on-one with RISMedia’s founder, president and CEO John Featherston about the partnerships and solutions necessary to ensure better opportunities for homeownership, as well as how these...
The term “redlining” may evoke images of 1930s bankers and real estate men drawing segregated maps in smoke-filled back rooms, but a growing log of settlements announced by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) suggests that redlining is a persistent and pernicious practice. Occurring in both the past and present,… The post Recent Redlining Settlements Outline Framework...
There are several reasons agents prefer listing over working with buyers. From the ability to take on more clients at once to less time spent touring properties to increased control over transactions, many agents just prefer to represent sellers. But how do you find listing opportunities if this is your desired route? Get in touch… The post Get More Listings by Connecting With These 5 Demographics...
When buying and selling real estate, the appraisal is pivotal. It’s an expert’s objective estimation of a home’s worth and serves as a cornerstone for financial decisions in real estate transactions. However, a low appraisal can disrupt the whole process and lead to complications for buyers, sellers, Realtors, and lenders. I will examine the ramifications… The post The Impact of Low Appraisals on...
The 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage only slightly increased this week, up to 6.82% from last week’s dip to 6.79%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released Thursday from Freddie Mac. Here’s a look at this week’s numbers: The 30-year FRM averaged 6.82 percent as of April 4, 2024, up from last week when it… The post Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Little Movement...
This week, over 50,000 Opendoor customers will be receiving refunds based on a 2022 settlement agreement related to deceptive advertising practices, according to an announcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A total of $62 million is going back in the pockets of consumers who utilized the iBuying service years ago, based on a consent… The post Consumers Set to Receive Refunds From 2022 Opendoor...
The National Association of REALTORS® and Realtor.com today honored three winners of the Fair Housing Champion Award during NAR’s Fair Housing Month event, “Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey.” Honorees received recognition for their efforts to advance fair housing and expand homeownership in their communities. With the Fair Housing Champion Award, REALTORS®… The post...