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...

Posted on May 1 2019 - 4:59pm by Housecall
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By Conner Flynn Whether you're considering selling your house or you want to improve the appearance of your current property, there are many ways to beautify your backyard. A well-maintained backyard can make you enjoy coming home to relax and make you proud when you have friends and family over. Related: Backyard Tips: Keep Your Pool, Trampoline and Playset Safe...

Posted on Apr 30 2019 - 12:50pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Most people find it difficult to move out of an apartment and into a permanent home as quickly as they'd like, but some have particular urgency in their search. Whether it's the growth of the family, a toxic landlord or just the innate desire to break ties and own your own land, the months-long process just isn't fast enough for some folks. Related:...

Posted on Apr 29 2019 - 10:36am by Liz Dominguez
Comments Off on Seattle Ranks as Best Market for Real Estate Agents

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...

Posted on Apr 26 2019 - 9:53am by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Creating Client Connections: How REALTORS® Are Using .realestate Domains to Support Next-Level Marketing

Marketing, branding, forging more meaningful client relationships. These efforts are foundational to any successful real estate business. But today, that also requires a digital strategy behind those efforts that helps REALTORS® not only stand out in a crowded field, but also meets today's tech-savvy clients' expectations. The National Association of REALTORS®...

Posted on Apr 25 2019 - 1:58pm by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Edie Sedgwick’s ’60s NYC Co-Op Lands on the Market

Image by Yale Wagner The newly listed Lenox Hill co-op in New York City should be of particular interest for fans of Andy Warhol, his protege Edie Sedgwick, or the swinging '60s. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is listed at $1.2 million and was home to late model/actress Sedgwick in the 1960s. The brightly lit space spans over 1,000 square feet and includes...

Posted on Apr 24 2019 - 11:33am by Jameson Doris
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Brokers, ever wondered how you could delegate and manage your time and resources better? Some key topics were discussed during RISMedia's recent webinar, "How to Get More Done With Less Time," sponsored by Quicken Loans and moderated by Cleve Gaddis, team leader, coach and speaker at Workman Success Systems. Panelists included Hellen Valle, SVP at Prudential...

Posted on Apr 23 2019 - 4:14pm by Housecall
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By Kara Masterson If you're looking to organize and store items in your garage, then you need to have a plan. The last thing you want to do is not have enough room to park your own vehicle in your garage. Related: When Packing a Storage Unit, Strategy Is Key Here are the five most popular garage storage hacks that will allow you to make the most out of your garage: Garage...

Posted on Apr 22 2019 - 4:09pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Why Should You Hire an Inspector When Buying a Home?

By Meghan Belnap There are many practical reasons why having a professional inspection conducted is critical prior to purchasing a home, and hiring the right home inspector could end up saving you a lot of money and hassle down the road. Related: 4 Things Home Inspectors Look for During an Inspection Here are some of the main reasons why you should have an inspection...