How To Market Yourself As A Real Estate Industry Professional
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How To Market Yourself As A Real Estate Industry Professional

By NICOLE MURRAY How do real estate professionals prepare for success during the Spring season? Marketing, plain and simple. The Mortgage Note spoke with various real estate industry professionals about how they market themselves for the homebuying season and across the board. They all said that creativity and consistency are key. Rob Jensen, broker/owner of…

What Are Luxury Home Shoppers Looking For?
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What Are Luxury Home Shoppers Looking For?

By NICOLE MURRAY Luxury sales are making headlines as demand for high-end homes increases in certain markets. Mansion Global reported on Monday that 41 contracts were signed last week on homes with an asking price of $4 million or more in Manhattan. That’s the busiest week since May of 2022 in the New York City…

Open House Best Practices – The When, The How, And The Mistakes To Avoid
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Open House Best Practices – The When, The How, And The Mistakes To Avoid

By NICOLE MURRAY Hosting successful open houses is a huge determining factor of a realtor’s overall success. However, what’s the best way to attract a crowd? How do you secure relationships with those who attend? And how do you turn prospective buyers into solid leads? The Mortgage Note spoke with real estate industry professionals to…

How To Sell A Home During The Holiday Season
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How To Sell A Home During The Holiday Season

By NICOLE MURRAY The holiday season is upon us, but that does not mean the world of real estate comes to a standstill. “There is still activity and people will always need to move,” said Jules Zaphire, a real estate professional at The Pantiga Group. “From my experience, the week between Christmas and New Years…

Pets Or Kids: Which Causes More Damage To Your Home?
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Pets Or Kids: Which Causes More Damage To Your Home?

By NICOLE MURRAY They’re cute and lovable, but having pets or children means additional wear and tear on a property. And that can impact its resale value. As far as which is worse, the answer is pretty consistent across the board with multiple industry professionals. “I find pets have a bigger impact on everything,” said…

Home Renovations – Which Ones Are Worth It?
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Home Renovations – Which Ones Are Worth It?

By NICOLE MURRAY Renovations may be timely and expensive, but the right project can increase the value of a home immensely. While do-it-yourself projects can be beneficial, this piece will solely focus on renovations large enough that they typically require the homeowner to take out a loan to complete. The Mortgage Note spoke with various…

Industry Professionals Weigh In On NAR Settlement
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Industry Professionals Weigh In On NAR Settlement

By NICOLE MURRAY The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since the National Association of Realtors announced it will remain a hot topic as the impact of the agreement plays out. NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun even went so far as to predict the effects of the settlement will continue to…

Podcast: NAR Settlement Hot Topic As Major Changes Take Place
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Podcast: NAR Settlement Hot Topic As Major Changes Take Place

The $418 million settlement that has rocked the real estate industry since it was announced by the National Association of Realtors continues to be a hot topic, and as the dust begins to settle, industry professionals are creating a strategy for what to do once the changes go into effect. Writer Nicole Murray sat down…

NAR’s $418 Million Settlement: Where Are We Now?
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NAR’s $418 Million Settlement: Where Are We Now?

By NICOLE MURRAY The National Association of Realtors agreed to a settlement in March that is expected to permanently shift the real estate industry. Buyers will be expected to enter into written compensation agreements with their real estate agents and it will be optional for sellers to pay for the buyer’s agent commission. In addition,…

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