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Existing-home sales dip in April

Existing-home sales for single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops fell 0.4 percent from March to April and were down 4.4 percent year-over-year, according to the latest data published Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, however, isn’t concerned about the dip in the sales and what it means for […]

Rent skyrockets in March — especially in the Southwest

Nationwide, rental rates continue to rise, particularly in the Southwest, according to the latest data from CoreLogic, released Tuesday. Rent for the average single-family home rose by 2.9 percent in March, up from 2.7 percent during the same period last year. Some pockets of the country saw more dramatic growth, such as Phoenix, which led all […]

Best friends 4ever? Redfin strikes deal with Zillow to list in 4 cities

Long-time rivals Zillow and Redfin have finally made peace — over one issue at least — and struck a deal that allows the former to directly host the latter’s listings in four U.S. cities. Source: click here

Meet the man behind the viral Amazon tiny home

The DIY homes have been reimagined as art galleries, chapels and Airbnb rentals since going viral last week. No one is more surprised than Allwood Outlet CEO Tapani Pekkala. Source: click here

Inside the mass exodus at Purplebricks US

The U.K.-based discount brokerage launched in the U.S. in 2017 and has had a massive turnover in leadership roles in recent months. Source: click here

Make it about them: How to win trust and more clients

When meeting with new clients, take a page from other service industries, and focus on their needs first before you launch into a pitch. That way, you can tailor it to clients’ specific needs and win their trust along the way. Source: click here

Lesson Learned: Trust your gut

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Greenwich, Connecticut, agent Julianne C. Ward. Source: click here

8 feng shui basics all agents should know

If you’re interested in learning more about the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui, and how it applies to real estate and staging, then here are eight basic principles. Source: click here

Success stories from Startup Alley: FIRST

For real estate agents and brokers, most of their new listings will come from their sphere of influence. Which means staying in touch with people they already know is paramount to driving business. But while the average homeowner moves every 7 or so years, the vast majority have lost touch with their agent by that […]

Build a culture of learning and growth

Competition for talent in real estate is fierce. And one of the strongest differentiating factors for your brokerage is found in training and continuing education. It’s something Dan Nelson, VP of Performance Excellence at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), feels passionate about and the reason LeadingRE has prioritized educational offerings for its […]

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