The first-ever virtual CEO Exchange, held on Sept. 17 and co-presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), featured top industry professionals coming together to discuss a wide range of topics, from strategies for adapting their business models in today's climate to the effects COVID-19 has had on real estate. Among a riveting Q&A with NAR's Bob...
By Brooke Chaplan
Getting a new water heater installed at your house isn't something that you have to do very often. With that in mind, it's important to ensure that any installation is done properly to keep it from causing damage to your home or wasting energy.
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Ideally, a new water heater should...
For the real estate veterans who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, the key to creating impactful marketing strategies is to not talk at people, instead, consumers want to know that you are capable and that they can trust you. During RISMedia's webinar—"Measurable Marketing Strategies that Flat Out Dominate"—panelists Amy Youngren, founder and...
By Brooke Chaplan Homeowners have an attractive range of natural building materials they can choose from to enhance their houses. Stamped concrete not only adds creative designs and aesthetic appeal to a home, but it can also increase a home's value because of its durability and curb appeal. You may want to install stamped concrete to update your home in one or more...
By Brooke Chaplan First-time homebuyers can be fun to work with because of their excitement and eagerness. At the same time, many first-time buyers have unrealistic expectations about the buying process that can make things more complicated than necessary. That's why it's important to take these steps to simplify the process to ensure that your buyers stick it out...
Are you interested in finding a rent-to-own home? Making the jump from renting to owning a house can be difficult. Finding the large amount of cash for the down payment isn't normally easy when you have rent to pay. But what if you could rent to own instead? Related: Green Updates That Add Value to Your Home It can be possible to move into a rental property that...
Of the many ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has altered everyday life, one of the more permanent changes may be 'work from home' culture. With some major tech companies, such as Facebook and Twitter, already allowing workers to work from home indefinitely, smaller companies across the country are likely to follow their lead. According to Gallup, some 62 percent...
One of the most important qualities that buyers and sellers look for in a real estate agent is local market expertise. Of course, this type of information should include what is selling, which neighborhoods are most sought after, what properties are coming on the market, etc. But to be viewed as a truly valuable agent, you need to know more than just the data. By...
By Brooke Chaplan If you're looking to enhance the value of your home, one of the easiest and most affordable upgrades you can make is to install new windows. Older windows could make your home appear out-of-date and raise questions about their ability to insulate the home's interior. Related: 4 Energy-Efficient Window Treatments New windows are available in many...
By Brooke Chaplan
When it comes time to purchase a new roof for your home, you may consider price as the main deciding factor in the materials that you choose. There are many different types of shingles and knowing the benefits of each will help you to determine what's right for your house.
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