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Trump’s tax reform and NAR: The housing bias in tax policy

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) opposition to portions of President Trump’s proposed tax reforms has caused some unrest in the real estate industry. NAR has always stood firmly in support of the mortgage interest deduction (MID), and — importantly — the ability of homeowners to access it. Our members have set this as a […]

CRMLS cuts listing syndication checks to 2,100 brokers

The largest multiple listing service in the nation, California Regional MLS (CRMLS), cut checks to about 2,100 of its member brokerages last week, turning over all of the revenue that the MLS has received from third-party portal syndication. That’s a 62 percent increase in brokers receiving checks compared to last year — the first year CRMLS […]

Should real estate agents dive into live streaming video?

If agents want to connect with consumers, they have to give them what they want (live video), where they want it (on mobile)…. Source: click here

Good for businesses, bad for homeownership? What Trump’s tax plan means for real estate

Last year, Ways and Means Republicans in Congress put together what the committee called a “blueprint” for tax reform. Titled “A Better Way Forward On Tax Reform,” the document outlined how Republicans thought taxes could (and should) be tweaked — and it has noteworthy similarities with the tax plan that the Trump administration released during the […]

Real estate SEO: 7 ways to boost traffic and leads

When it comes to real estate, the competition is endless. As the proliferation of online real estate agents and services continues, it’s becoming harder for established and experienced companies to get the recognition they deserve. Since the internet is the first place most homebuyers and sellers look, it’s important for highly active real estate agents […]

Daily market update: May 2, 2017

We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Most recent market news Monday, May 1 Morningstar Credit Ratings’ April Single-Family Rental (SFR) Performance Summary Report The vacancy rate across single-borrower, single-family rental securitizations rated by Morningstar dropped to its lowest level in a year, as high retention rates […]

Handling last minute objections: Tips from an FBI negotiator

How do you handle a last-minute change of heart in negotiation? What can you do to work through this? Top 3 negotiating tips from the expert In so many deals, money is important, but it’s not the most important element in a deal. Starting with a cold read is a powerful way to start any […]

Are ‘neighborhood experts’ best equipped to sell a home?

Of all the misconceptions sellers have about the real estate business, the one that strikes me most is the notion that a neighborhood expert is required to sell a home. Based on my experience, going with a neighborhood expert can be more of a hindrance than a benefit. Don’t get me wrong — I agree there […]

How connecting others keeps you top-of-mind

Downtown Boston broker and founder of Unit Realty Group, Joe Schutt dishes with F.C. Tucker broker Angela Raab as part of her 10 questions project. Joe Schutt is a personable guy. In fact, he’s made his business on it. Most of his business comes from agent referrals or sphere of influence referrals. Depending on the […]

Top 10 reasons your Facebook ads aren’t generating real estate leads

Over the last few years, there seems to persist the lingering idea that you can lay on the beach with your laptop and make thousands per day. While it’s a possibility in the internet age, online business generation takes hard work, creative thinking, money and luck. And as this daydream pertains to Facebook advertising, you’re […]

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