The real estate industry has its own jargon that is often misunderstood to those outside of the industry. The terms that are most often confused and used incorrectly are “agent” and “broker.” While these terms are often used interchangeably, there are a few key differences between the positions. Real estate broker vs agent An agent […]
When starting out as an agent, you will face many challenges and obstacles. The most important? Getting hired! Brokers interview many new agents, but only hire a few. When it comes to interviewing and starting your career, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Here the 5 most important things brokers
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When starting out as a new agent, or in any career there are always a few key things to know. Whether you are switching careers or want to be an agent on the side for extra income, you might ask yourself “Why would a broker hire me?” or “how do I become a successful agent?”
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Report shows over 10% of homes for sale have multiple bids. Nothing makes a seller feel better and a home buyer feel worse than a bidding war. This is when multiple offers come in, driving up the price of the property for sale. Historically low unemployment rates, rising wages and mortgage rates that are lower
The typical American homeowner in 2019 had spent 13 years in their home, up from eight years in 2010. Median home tenure increased in all of the 55 metros Redfin analyzed. Many local governments have put policies in place that reduce property tax burdens for senior citizens, which have made it more affordable for older
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Two very important housing reports last week and both showed some real strength in our housing market. The National Association of Realtor’s Existing Home Sales Report for September showed a small decrease in sales but that was only due to the fact that there are no houses to buy. Inventory remains near an all time
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Twenty-six percent of home searchers looked to move to another metro area in the third quarter of 2019, up from 25 percent the year before, according to a new report from Redfin. This is a new all-time high for the national share of home-searchers looking to relocate, likely driven by those leaving expensive metros in
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According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ newly released Home Flipping Report, there were 59,876 U.S. single family homes and condos flipped during the second quarter of 2019. That number is up 12.4 percent from Q1 2019, but down 5.2 percent from Q2 2018. The report revealed that homes flipped in Q2 2019 represented 5.9 percent of
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Looking to start your new career in real estate or researching to see if you have what it takes for the field? If so, there are certain skills that will help you succeed. You don’t have to have a certain personality type, a specific professional background, or the same goals as your colleagues. Many different
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More Americans are using real estate agents than ever before Yes, even Millennials More Americans are using real estate agents to buy and sell their home than ever before, even among the younger generations. A new Harris Insights housing consumer study, shows a full 90% of consumers use real estate agents to buy and sell their homes.
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