Larimer Square in Denver's LoDo neighborhood.

Real Estate Markets Profit From Shift in American Dream

Blog Contributor Being a REALTOR®, Home Sales Statistics, new homes, Sales & Marketing 1 Comment

By Neil Goradia The Denver housing market has repeatedly made national news over the past decade,  setting records in real estate price appreciation. People continue to flock to the Mile High City—and many other parts of Colorado—because of our great attractions and ample job opportunities. Denver is at the doorstep of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. It’s home to the Colorado …

For Real Estate Goal Getters: T.A.P. Into Your Value

Blog Contributor Establishing Your Business, Sales Tips & Techniques 4 Comments

By Lee Davenport As a scientist at heart in a REALTOR®’s body, I love to research, examine, and identify why things work—or don’t work—especially on behalf of the agents I coach. Furthermore, as a real estate coach and educator for more than a decade, I have discovered a sure-fire way for my sales agents to succeed in achieving their goals: …

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3 Reasons for Extreme Buyer Demand

Blog Contributor Buyers, Residential Real Estate, Sales & Marketing, Sellers 3 Comments

By Hazel Emlen One of the hottest topics nationwide right now is real estate. Some of the big questions people are asking out there are: How is our real estate market doing? Is it a good time to sell? To buy? How are the interest rates? If you were to ask any real estate professional in any part of the …

Make Fair Housing Your Superpower

Blog Contributor Fair Housing 6 Comments

By Lee Davenport April is Fair Housing Month, but fair housing is important all year long. People who face denial of fair housing need our concerted efforts 365/24/7. Frankly, fair housing needs to be real estate professionals’ superpower. Yet, as I speak to brokers and agents throughout the United States, I hear that many are at a loss for how …

How To Protect Your Privacy on Clubhouse

Blog Contributor Data Privacy & Security, Social Media, Technology 1 Comment

By Burton Kelso If you are active on social media, you have probably heard about the new social network Clubhouse. If not, real estate coach Lee Davenport wrote all about Clubhouse and how useful it is for agents and brokers in her latest YPN Lounge post. Any time a new social media app appears on the scene, there are always …

Love Where You Live and Business Will Follow

Blog Contributor Customer Service, Sales & Marketing 2 Comments

By John Donnelly, CENTURY 21 North East, Woburn, Mass. As in life, the youth in society represent the future—and the real estate business is no different. In a field where the average age is 52, younger real estate practitioners often strive for a way to connect and build relationships with home buyers, sellers, and other industry professionals. They’re seeking an …

So, You Want to Write a Book

Blog Contributor Personal Fulfillment, real estate, Young Pros in the Spotlight 7 Comments

By Rebecca Donatelli October 7, 2020, in the midst of navigating a global pandemic while getting over my recent divorce, I added “published author” to my resume. I’ll never forget the moment my book arrived in the mail—I had tracked the package all day and watched the online map as the Amazon delivery person made their way through Cleveland delivering …

5 Things to Be Optimistic About in 2021

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By Jef Conn I am so excited to be in 2021, mainly because we can leave last year behind us! While the real estate market has become crazy in many cities over the last 12 months, agents like you and I are working hard to have a successful 2021. Here are five things I’m excited about this year: The market …

YPN Groups Focus on Business Building Events

Blog Contributor Classes & Education, Young Pros in the Spotlight, YPN Events, YPN groups 1 Comment

By Erica Christoffer YPNs around the country are starting the year with a renewed focus on business growth. If you’re involved in planning for your YPN, show value to your members by developing events full of industry insights and business-boosting tips and takeaways. Here are five examples of topics and forums from YPN groups around the country. 1. Mega info …

Does Light Rail Access Increase Property Values?

Blog Contributor Rental Properties, Transportation, Working with Clients 4 Comments

By Neil Goradia It has long been a common perception that access to light rail in any market will improve the value of a house, particularly in the eyes of an investor. As an investor myself, I am always looking for a way to bump up my returns, so I decided to take the time and dig a little deeper. …