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By Jeremy Williams Depending on which real estate company you are currently operating with, there is one truth that you probably have heard expressed over and over: Lead generation is the key to a successful real estate business. Without generation, the well can dry up and the next thing you know your scrambling to find that next client. Methods of …
By Drew Burks Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Blogging … I get asked this question all the time: “Can I really close more business using social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and a blog?” The answer is YES! I know that many are skeptical, so I interviewed quite a few REALTORS® to find out what their experience has been over …
By Kelly Reark According to NAR’s Home Buyer and Seller Survey, the median age for REALTORS® is 54, while the median age for first-time home buyers is 30. The median age for a repeat buyer was only 47. The “average” real estate professional is likely not as keen on technology and gadgetry as we are. Nor do they adjust to …
One of the newest YPN chapters is already getting young people involved. Meet Young REALTORS® of the Bluegrass (YRB), based in Lexington, Ky. They were one of eight new YPN chapters approved in September alone, bringing the total number of chapters nationwide up to 29. As a kickoff event, YRB organized a networking social-hour on Aug. 17 at a local …
By Heather Soldonia It is rare to see such an example of REALTORS® and home builders working together, but both National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are both rallying for an extension of the first-time home buyers’ tax credit. Though the tax credit has served to stimulate both the existing home sales market …
The United Nations has designated the first Monday each October as World Habitat Day. This year on Oct. 5, Habitat for Humanity is leading a global observance in Washington, D.C. and around the world, to declare that the lack of decent, affordable housing is unacceptable. The theme for World Habitat Day 2009 is “Planning Our Urban Future.” According to the …
By Michelle Flaherty This week, I went on a quick trip with my fiancé to visit the site of our upcoming wedding in Marco Island, Florida. With my work week reduced to Monday and Tuesday, I went into action mode, arranged coverage for the week, and packed my laptop so I could take care of business from the beach. Of …
By Crystal Webster I’m in the market for a new home. Wow, I’d almost forgotten what it’s like to be on the other side of the transaction! It’s actually been a great experience to help remind me what it’s like to be the client. I’m normally a very rational, logical person. But house hunting does crazy things to people. I’ve …
By Amy Steele I have been remiss. I readily admit it. I used to blog about the Crestline and Lake Arrowhead area in California on the ActiveRain platform regularly. The best part about ActiveRain is that you get to learn from other real estate professionals from all across the country, reading their stories and experiences, and what to do and what not to …
By Susan Brown Helping a seller get their home market-ready can be stressful. Appearance needs to be addressed. Collectibles are lovely, but don’t have the same meaning to a prospective buyer. As the listing REALTOR®, you want to ask the home owner to declutter in a diplomatic way. 1. Use a Home-Stager. We offer this service as part of our …
