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Why real estate agents turn to plastic surgery

For some real estate agents, the pressure to give off a flawless appearance leads to plastic surgery and costly, age-defying medical procedures. Source: click here

More than 75% of all homes will sell below asking price in 2019

More than three-quarters of all homes currently on the market will sell below asking in 2019, according to an analysis by Knock, the home-resale company. By looking at on-market listings and sales trends across the country, Knock determined that 62 percent of all homes sold below asking price in 2018, according to a national forecast […]

Agent gets 7 years in prison for stealing $22M from clients

A real estate agent who stole more than $22 million from her clients over two years has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison, the Department of Justice announced this week. Emily Moerdermo Fu, a real estate agent and businesswoman in Atlanta, has been operating the company Capital Management since 2004. The Suwanee, Georgia-based firm […]

Will Trump’s new housing finance director privatize Fannie and Freddie?

The Trump administration is preparing to nominate Mark Calabria to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the agency tasked with overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Source: click here

The long, messy road to NAR’s costly breakup with Upstream

After reaching out to pilot brokerages and multiple listing services nationwide, it appears brokerages may not be using Upstream at all. Source: click here

‘That other agent is cheaper’: 3 comebacks for discount services

With discount brokerages and iBuyers on the rise, Realtors are confronted with new challenges, including fierce competition with cheaper options. Here are three techniques to incorporate into your strategy when sellers bring up the topic of discount brokers. Source: click here

The winter open house checklist every agent needs

Once you’ve got all the basic details and planning taken care of, take time to start prepping for your winter open house a day or so in advance by doing these 10 things. Source: click here

Dear Marketing Mastermind: As prices soften, how can I make my listings stand out?

In this monthly advice column, Marketing Mastermind Christy Murdock Edgar answers three burning questions from the real estate industry at large. This month’s topic: creating an unforgettable client experience. Source: click here

Millennials’ unconventional credit habits may change scoring models

According to the latest study by data scientists at VantageScore Solutions, a scoring model still struggling to gain acceptance by the federal agency that regulates the two secondary mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, millennials have similar income and asset levels as most homebuyers. Source: click here

Connect the Speakers: Trista Curzydlo on how to stay out of legal trouble as a real estate agent

Trista Curzydlo has depth of experience when it comes to real estate law as a former legal counsel for the Wichita Area Association of REALTORS, in addition to directing government affairs for the entity. She started teaching classes in that role and now hosts educational sessions all over the country, covering everything from regulatory agencies and […]

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