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Educate yourself before reacting to Code of Ethics changes!
NAR proposed changes to the Code of Ethics, and the real estate community is reacting — or more precisely, descending into an uproar. Here's why industry professionals should take some time to closely...
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Ylopo: Dynamic PPC 2.0 is the industry’s best response to big-portal leads
Digital marketing platform Ylopo has been beta testing a new consumer home search experience for months to accompany its innovative Dynamic PPC ad strategies.
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Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff’s new company starts trading today
Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc., the former Zillow chief executive's special purpose acquisition company, upsized its initial public offering due to high demand.
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5 smart things top agents are doing that you should implement now
OJO Labs CEO John Berkowitz and Chief Product Officer Charles Myslinsky revealed five bright ideas during an Inman Connect Now session on Tuesday.
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In light of Google lawsuit, are monopolies lurking in the real estate industry?
On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department accused Google of illegally protecting its monopoly over search and search advertising. It begs the question, are there real estate monopolies?
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Mortgage purchases forecasted to set a record in 2021
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday predicted that purchase origination volume would grow 8.5 percent year over year to a new record of $1.54 trillion in 2021.
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CoreLogic launches ‘dramatically’ more accurate new AVM
The automated valuation model uses CoreLogic's property records database to crunch data from more than 99.9 percent of U.S. properties, spanning more than 50 years, and is aimed at working for all...
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Home price gains continue to climb in third quarter
A new report from Attom Data Solutions found that 77 percent of metros analyzed posted double-digit annual home price gains and 86 percent saw profit margins increase.
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Why would anyone want to be your assistant? That’s up to you
Some leaders simply don’t understand why anyone would want the job of being their assistant. But getting a solid assistant and growing your business all depends on your mindset.
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8 tips for recruiting to expand your team’s territory
To expand your team in this tight market, consider these tips on recruiting new team members who will be valuable contributors.
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Real (Estate) Talk: What it’s like for me as a Black millennial female agent
For broker, coach and trainer Lee Davenport, experiencing microaggressions over years of working in real estate did more than just sting. Here, she shares her story — and what she hopes readers can...
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3 fundamental ways to support your team members
In today's shifting landscape, a lot of agents are coming and going — joining and exiting teams. So, what can leaders do to create an atmosphere of support and growth?
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NAR’s proposed ethics changes miss the mark
If the intent of the Code of Ethics is to hold real estate professionals to a higher standard, the proposed addition fails to achieve that. Here's why — plus what could be done.
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Want more clients? Tap into marketing automation
The automation of marketing allows agents to stop wasting time and effort on mundane tasks and focus their attention on the customer experience instead. Here's how to go about it.
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How to help your buyers win in a competitive market
Although receiving multiple offers can be a positive opportunity for sellers, it can be daunting for buyers, especially considering the best offer isn’t always the one with the highest price. Here are...
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Appraiser groups team up to tackle unconscious bias in home valuations
Four organizations have pledged to develop training programs for members to confront and combat unconscious bias as it pertains to performing appraisals.
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Matterport and former rival GeoCV settle 2-year patent dispute
GeoCV began winding down operations in October 2019, but the lawsuit between the former rivals continued on for another year.
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Inventory hits record low
As year-over-year, existing-home sales soared 21 percent in September, inventory dropped to a 2.7-month supply, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.
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Sales of homes in the Hamptons priced above $5M skyrocket 291%
The median sales price in the beachfront community surged 40 percent, to $1.2 million, compared to the same time last year, according to a new report from brokerage Douglas Elliman.
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62% of homeowners support low-income housing in their neighborhood
According to Redfin's latest survey, a majority of Americans embrace low-income developments in their neighborhood; however, concerns still abound.
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