Realty startup Knock launches — with seller guarantees
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Realty startup Knock launches — with seller guarantees
Consumers request a price guarantee, and Knock makes an offer
Realtor.com operator and REA Group launch global property network
Realtor.com-operator Move and REA Group have launched what their parent company says is the "world's largest source of global property listings."
Good news: Realtors can now access the Closing Disclosure, says CFPB
A letter that NAR sent in June seems to have been heeded
Zillow Mortgages report a week of unchanged national rates
Remaining unchanged from the previous week, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage was reported at 3.32 percent
Why Robert Reffkin’s mother is coming to work at Compass
Compass co-founder and his mother talk about what they are trying to achieve in real estate
Heymarket personalizes broadcast texting for mobile-savvy agents
Heymarket offers text message templates, streamlined group chats and exportable conversations to keep track of a deal's communication from start to finish.
Daily market update: July 29, 2016
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Condo sales on the rise in major Texas metros, report says
Condo sales increased by double digits during the first half of 2016 in three of four Texas metros
Luxury listing: colonial escape in Great Falls
Enjoy many leather-bound books and rich mahogany in a private library
National home prices hit peak while cash buyers decline, report says
ATTOM Data Solutions, formerly RealtyTrac, reports the U.S. property median value at $231,000 - higher than in 2005
Special Report: Do Realtor associations offer more than just a bill?
Survey: Vast majority of members do not feel membership is a choice
Upstream launches website, pledges unity with MLSs
Upstream launches website, expresses unity with MLSs
Feeling stalled? Reset your rudder in real estate and life
Real estate agents, do you feel like your engines in life have stalled? Here are four surefire ways to reset your rudder and prioritize your life.
Lessons learned when it takes a village to close a deal
Earlier this month, a group of about 12 real estate professionals and clients recently met on the outdoor patio of a Danville, California, restaurant on a sunny, warm evening for cocktails and appetizers. They were meeting to celebrate the culmination of a series of deals -- which nearly didn't happen a number of times over.
Average selling time drops in many major metros, Zillow says
Six years ago, homes took an average 10 months to sell
How mobile technology can help loan officers drive leads to agents
Loan officer Kevin Blair is using curbside mobile technology to drive business to real estate agents. Learn more about the mutually beneficial relationship.
Daily market update: July 28, 2016
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Black Knight Miami home price index for May 2016
Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Miami, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.
How’s foreclosure recovery looking — and where are the pain points?
A new government report identifies five requirements for adequate foreclosure recovery
Pending home sales inch upward, strained by supply
In June, NAR's Pending Home Sales Index got a boost in the Northeast and Midwest, but activity in these regions was countered by low inventory elsewhere.
Podcast: How one part-time agent grew his business from 10 to 60 sales a year
Read about real estate agent Thomas Curtiss, who started out part-time, but after the recession,went full time to take care of his family.
Black Knight LA home price index for May 2016
Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Los Angeles, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.
Black Knight Chicago home price index for May 2016
Black Knight Financial Services released its May 2016 home price index data for Chicago, based on summarized sales data -- here's how the metro measured up.
Sharing content can be a win-win for everyone
In this weekly podcast, Homesnap digs into the benefits of sharing
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. to acquire Commissions, Inc.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed
Black Knight: Q2 foreclosure starts reach 16-year low
Black Knight Financial Services released its First Look report for the second quarter of June 2016.
S&P/Case-Shiller: Flattened home price growth suggests market cooldown
According to the Dow Jones S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index released today, May 2016 marks 49 consecutive months of positive home price gains.
June residential sales jumped 25% from 2015, says Census Bureau/HUD
The new home sales in June 2016 reached a number not seen since February 2008, according to HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau's latest data.
How to make your first real estate sale
Learn the six ingredients it takes to make a real estate deal, and if you are a brand new real estate agent, use these tips to make your first deal.
LA luxury home sales continue to climb
Demand for the luxury housing market in Los Angeles was met in Brentwood where 16 percent more homes sold
ZIP code profile: 53140
Weiss Analytics predicts home price changes for 2016
Community spotlight: Alamo Heights
San Antonio suburb is old-world charm with a quick commute to downtown
The underground ‘for sale by owner’ movement in NYC
tab62 / Shutterstock.com Chris Oliver is a spokesman for Hauseit, a website that lists homes of FSBO sellers on real estate websites and local broker databases at a discounted commission.
Team transactions outpacing top producers’, according to REAL Trends
The number of real estate teams is growing in size, and brokerages would do well to support them
May 2016 Black Knight Home Price Index climbs closer to June 2006 peak
According to the Black Knight Home Price Index (HPI) report, prices in May 2016 registered at $263,000, just 1.8 percent off the June 2006 peak.
11 modern closing gift ideas for every type of buyer
Closing gifts are an excellent way for real estate agents to stay top-of-mind and garner referrals. Here are 11 closing gifts for every type of buyer.
Podcast: 8 keys to mastering the real estate listing presentation
These 8 keys to mastering a listing presentation come from Brian Weast -- a real estate agent who has been on nearly 1,000 listing appointments.
10 tips for selling a home — with kids living in it
Selling a home is a tough business, in that, there are a lot of balls in the air at once. Here are 10 tips for selling your home with kids.
San Francisco in a week: July 18-22
This week's San Francisco news relating to the real estate industry
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Why win-win always trumps win-lose
Learn why a win-win scenario is possible for you and your real estate clients plus three ways to avoid win-lose situations.
CallAction ensures no real estate lead gets left behind
CallAction uses text and email automation to power lead generation in marketing efforts. Craig C. Rowe of Inman has a look at it.
Daily market update: July 25, 2016
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Houston in a week: July 18-22
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The week in industry hires and promotions: July 18-22, 2016
Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.