In today’s competitive real estate world, it's vital for brokerages to have strong recruiting and retention strategies, ensuring that their agents are happy and reducing the chance of them leaving for other opportunities. In the latest RISMedia webinar—“Mitigating Attrition: How to Keep Agents from Chasing False Promises”—panelists Nathan Weinberg,...
By Jordan Grice It’s no secret that 2021 was a banner year for real estate sales, but a new report from ATTOM Data Solutions indicates that homeowners that were willing to sell last year reeled in a profit that hasn’t been seen in more than a decade. ATTOM released its Year-End 2021 U.S. Home Sales Report on Jan. 27, which shows that home sellers realized a...
By Jesse Williams & Jordan Grice A highly scrutinized two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve that concluded Wednesday resulted in no new interest rate hikes, though the central bank appears poised to move forward with an increase in the next few months following persistent inflation and an accelerating economic recovery. “With inflation well above 2% and a...
Credit: Pura From actors to athletes, celebrities of all kinds have gorgeous homes, full of style and aesthetics that anyone would crave. The problem is, not everyone is a celebrity with a seemingly endless budget for outfitting their homes, hiring interior designers or buying high-end furniture. However, there is a way to achieve that celebrity style you want without...
By Brentnie Daggett Regular inspections of your home can help you address issues before they cause any harm, and the new year is the perfect reminder to cross this task off your list. While seasonal home inspections are the ultimate way to stay on top of maintenance and potential risks, performing an in-depth safety check at least once a year will ensure that you...
Any successful real estate agent will tell you that their best source of leads exists within their own database. This was discussed during RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual session, “New Leads vs. Database: How to Focus on Your Best Sources,” held earlier this month. Buffini & Company’s Vice President of Coaching and Membership,...
By Anita Ginsburg Your home's air conditioning system may be the last thing on your mind when it's cold outside, but you can get valuable benefits when you contact an HVAC company for professional AC maintenance during the winter months. Consider these four reasons to reach out for the inspection, cleaning and repair of your air conditioner before the summer heat...
By Meghan Belnap
When you're selling your home, you want to do all you can to ensure it sells as quickly as possible and for the highest possible price. While the home itself will be the main attraction, it's still important to consider the small details that buyers will inevitably notice.
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By Kara Masterson Installing a well on your property is an excellent way to increase your property's value, especially if you live in a more rural area. Not only can a well be used for drinking water, but it can also be a valuable backup should public water fail for any reason. Below are some steps necessary if you decide to install a well on your property: Get the...
By Jordan Grice Despite various forecasts surrounding mortgage rates, the bottom line is that they are bound to tick up this year, leaving many wondering what this could mean for the housing market. “Higher mortgage rates are one reason why we will move from an incredibly hot housing market to one that’s strong, but instead of having ten bidders at every open...
