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The CFPB reverses several temporary pandemic flexibilities put in place last year to protect consumers. A record-breaking 39.2% of homes sold above list price in March, with San Jose, Sacramento, and Salt Lake City among the top real estate markets driving the all-time high. A new report finds[…]
Read MoreStep aside, Millennials. There is a new generation in town. Generation Z homebuyers are poised to enter the real estate market. Generation Z, also known as the “Net” or “Digital” generation, comprises those born from about 1996 to 2010. The oldest among them are now in their twenties,[…]
Read MoreIn 1980 I attended a new ERA Real Estate franchisee orientation in Kansas City. In my welcome tote bag was a cardboard slide rule type device called a Home-Rule®, subtitled “Residential Real Estate Sales Price Computer.” How did the Home-Rule work? Back then “computer” apparently had kind of[…]
Read MoreIn real estate, especially in a crowded market, the key to success is setting yourself apart from your competition. And there are many ways in which to do this. You just have to know what sets you apart from other agents in your area. Last month (February), we[…]
Read MoreMcKissock’s Unlimited Learning Members enjoy 24/7 access to a wide variety of online appraisal classes, webinars, videos, podcasts, checklists, job aids, and other resources. Plus, we’re adding to our library each month so that you get the most current and relevant information to grow your real estate appraisal[…]
Read MoreIf you know how to use it, the Internet can be a great way to develop new leads. There are many ways you can use online tools to build your list, and that includes real estate webinars. According to most Internet marketers, webinars work. And they work for businesses[…]
Read MoreFHFA extends relaxed lending and appraisal standards to the end of April. A record-breaking 36% of homes sold above list price in February, due to historic homebuyer competition. Housing is expected to remain resilient despite low inventory, with accelerated U.S. economic growth predicted this spring. The $1.9 trillion[…]
Read MoreWritten by Debbie De Grote It is very common for agents to be excited about increasing their sales price to sell properties in the high-end and luxury home market. Maybe you’ve watched a few of the luxury real estate reality shows, and they sure make it look glamorous,[…]
Read MoreIf you ask appraisers to provide examples of complex appraisal assignments, many will focus on commercial or mixed-use properties or two- to four-family properties. However, many single-family home appraisals are considered complex assignments. Below, we provide the definition of a complex property and dig into the three types[…]
Read MoreHaving a website and running a blog does not suffice to market your real estate business in 2021. Social media marketing has been growing in significance over the last few years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further accelerated this trend. As a real estate agent or broker, you[…]
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