Did you buy or sell a home and need a temporary storage solution? If you need moving containers to transport your possessions from one location to another or to store stuff for a while, PODS could be the right choice. If you're considering moving with a PODS container, the cost will be an important consideration. Before jumping in and choosing one storage option...
Commentary by NAR President Charlie Oppler As a small business owner and president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), I want to set the record straight on misconceptions by some about the real estate industry. Commissions for real estate agents and brokers are negotiable. Always have been. Always will be. Let’s put that on the table right now. Like...
If you've decided that it's time to upgrade to a different home or move to a new town, you'll likely need to sell your property. However, you shouldn't just put it on the market and hope for the best return. Rather, you should understand some of the main factors that can make or break the sale of your home. Here are several of them: Kitchen One of the most desirable...
Is it better to think locally or globally as an agent or broker? When it comes to growing your business, the two concepts aren’t mutually exclusive. With over 150,000 sales associates across 70 countries, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is an example of the possibilities when agents and brokers tap into and leverage relationships across...
Native New Yorker and licensed Brown Harris Stevens agent, Jeff Goodman has a thorough understanding of his city's evolving neighborhoods and fluctuating real estate market. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was able to bring a historic Victorian mansion in one of Brooklyn’s most iconic Brownstone neighborhoods to the market and negotiate an accepted...
Black homeownership rates have dropped dramatically over the past 15 years, from 48% in 2005 to approximately 45% in 2020. According to the Biden administration, student loan debt is a major contributing factor. Through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), President Biden plans to address this issue head-on. In June, The Wall Street Journal first...
As a real estate agent, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn are some of the most important weapons in your marketing arsenal. However, utilizing these and other social media platforms effectively is critical if you want to garner potential leads and get eyeballs on your current listings. Social media is nothing new to real estate professionals; most agents...
In real estate, productivity is the key to success. For brokers across the country, the higher their firm's productivity is, the better their business is overall. With more opportunities, new challenges and an ever-changing landscape, it's vital that agents and brokers alike keep their eye on the prize every step of the way, through each conversation and every transaction. In...
Flipping houses has become popular in recent years, thanks to TV shows highlighting dramatic transformations and large profits. Whether it is a handyman’s hobby or a contractor’s livelihood, there are many opportunities to make money through this process. However, while it’s definitely possible to earn some extra cash by buying a house, renovating it and selling...
A White House infrastructure bill could reach the Senate as early as July 19, according to multiple House and Senate Democratic sources. While the language of the bill is still in the works and will be up for debate, a White House Fact Sheet released at the end of last month included the following targets: – Modernize and expand transit and rail networks across...
