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By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Do you tell your clients that you’re available 24/7? Do you answer the phone no matter what time it is or who you’re with? Do you struggle to take time off? In a business that doesn’t have standardized hours, it’s hard to set boundaries around your time, but not doing so can lead to unintended consequences. …
With the start of the new year, now seems like the perfect time to review the real estate lessons learned in 2024 so that we can start 2025 out with a blueprint in mind. In 2024, house prices rose by 4.3%, mortgage rates hovered around 6% in the last quarter of the year, and low inventory levels remained a central …
Applications for REALTOR® Magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 Awards for 2025 are now open through January 30th, 2025. If you’re under 30 and making waves in the industry, now is your time to shine. REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30 celebrates the bright young minds who’ve taken great leaps to pursue their dreams and make it in real estate. What’s more, …
By: Zillow The housing market landscape is evolving as we approach 2025. To help agents stay ahead of the curve and provide data-backed insights to their clients, Zillow’s chief economist, Skylar Olsen, has crunched the numbers and revealed her housing market predictions for next year. The main takeaway? Olsen’s outlook is upbeat, with prospective buyers poised to gain traction in …
By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D It is such an honor every single time I have the privilege of sharing with agents throughout the nation the history of unfair housing. I follow up that history with where we are today and how we can proactively advocate (not alienate) for housing opportunity and access for all (what I call being a “fair housing …
For young real estate professionals who are newer to the business, a strong digital presence is a game-changer. As the exclusive provider of .realtor websites, NAR’s Get.Realtor Program offers members a business website that uniquely communicates trust, professionalism and industry expertise—all essential qualities for building a successful real estate brand. What a .realtor Website Offers Young Agents In real estate, …
By: Nicole Slaughter Graham Heather Haase, a longtime YPN member, real estate speaker and workshop facilitator, has attended many conferences. She been to the National Association of REALTORS®’ annual conference in the past, but this year’s was different, she wrote on her blog, Agent Inner Circle. Haase described the conference as a “Phoenix moment.” In an ever-changing profession, ups and …
Focused on growth, member engagement and education, the 2024 YPN Network of the Year Award winners prove that steadfast dedication and planning mixed with a little heart and a dose of fun, creates a recipe for success. This year’s winners spent the year planning events focused on learning and fun. They went out of their way to communicate and get …
By: Jennifer Weinberg Does anyone else feel like the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day goes by in a blur? We’re in the thick of December and there are office parties, school dress-up days, gift buying (and wrapping and shipping), volunteering and—oh, and yes, working! A flexible schedule hardly feels “flexible” this time of year. How can real estate …
By: Barbara Ballinger Homeowners’ needs change as they ramble through life. One minute a two-story house with a landscaped yard fits their family’s needs. Before too long, they’re empty nesters who find it hard to navigate stairs and handle maintenance. They begin contemplating a condo with a small deck. Help your buyers match the type of house that will bring …
