By Candace Adams A few months ago, I declared to our 1,800 agents that 2019 was the year of BOLDNESS. The dictionary defines bold as, "showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous." Success in real estate sales is dependent on confidence and taking risks to get the deal done. We all know that. But in my opinion, being truly bold means understanding...
(Above) RISMedia’s 2019 Power Broker and Real Estate Newsmakers Forum (Credit: AJ Canaria of PlanOmatic) The seas of real estate are constantly churning in anticipation of the next big disruptor, ready to release a sudden wave of innovation that can rapidly upend the marketplace for those who are not prepared. This year at the 2019 REALTORS® Legislative...
Which city in the country is best for living the American Dream? A new study by SmartAsset analyzes just that—which city best offers its residents the ability to become a homeowner? To figure this out, SmartAsset broke down five key metrics: homeownership rate, diversity rate, upward mobility rate, median home value and unemployment rate. Overall, the answers...
This Thursday, RISMedia is hosting the Power Broker and Real Estate Newsmakers Forum at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. All event attendees are strongly encouraged to come to this session, which will focus on the future of the industry, from the latest disruptors to the cycling housing market, and strategies for success. Are...
Credit: PlanOmatic Next week, RISMedia is set to host the second annual Real Estate Newsmakers Reception & Dinner—applauding folks who are making headlines in real estate. During the dinner—being held on May 16 at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo—RISMedia will recognize this year’s Hall of Fame. The 2019 inductees include: Gino...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published on May 2, 2019. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest. If you're on the fence about listing your home, now is the perfect time to take the dive. According to a recent ATTOM Data Solutions analysis, 19 of the 20 best days to sell during the calendar year fall in May or...
Thinking of getting your real estate license—or maybe you're already a licensed agent, and your market area just isn't as busy as you'd like it to be? Regardless, if you want to get the most out of your career, you'll want to consider location carefully. Luckily for you, WalletHub just released a ranking of the top markets for real estate agents, taking into account...
From job opportunities to—perhaps most importantly—home affordability, there are a number of reasons why millennials choose to relocate to a certain city in droves. A recent National Association of REALTORS®' report compiled a list of the most popular cities in the country based on the share of millennials moving there and how many of them make up the total...
The heart of the home is the kitchen—and buyers are eager to fork over for a showpiece. According to an analysis conducted recently by Zillow, adding commercial-grade features to the kitchen pays a premium. Evaluating 4.6 million home listings in the past year, Zillow discovered that the features garnered anywhere from 24-34 percent more at sale. Of the 10 biggest...
https://rismedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/PB_Top30.mp4 Editor's note: Watch for more detailed breakdowns and analysis of this year’s Power Broker Report in the coming days and weeks. Many couldn't believe what they were hearing. Home prices were growing at the fastest pace since 2015, far outpacing wage growth, and the word "bubble" was once again...
