Tuesday 28 February 2017

Listing Bits: ‘Too many crappy agents,’ the biggest issue in real estate

Listing Bits: ‘Too many crappy agents,’ the biggest issue in real estate

Listing Bits: 'Too Many Crappy Agents,' The Biggest Issue In Real Estate

Whose job is it to set and uphold certain industry standards? Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson hash it out



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Observations on Zillow’s 2016 results and the U.S. market

Observations on Zillow’s 2016 results and the U.S. market

Observations On Zillow's 2016 Results And The U.S. Market

Zillow’s 2016 adjusted earnings before interest, deductions, taxes and amortizations is $144.8 million



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Daily market update: February 28, 2017

Daily market update: February 28, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 28, 2016

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VHT rival PlanOmatic changes photo copyright terms after Zillow lawsuit

VHT rival PlanOmatic changes photo copyright terms after Zillow lawsuit

VHT Rival PlanOmatic Changes Photo Copyright Terms After Zillow Lawsuit

New policy will allow brokers to use photos 'how they see fit,' PlanoMatic says



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Renters want to be owners, surveys find — is affordability the blockade?

Renters want to be owners, surveys find — is affordability the blockade?

Renters Want To Be Owners, Surveys Find; Is Affordability The Blockade?

If the desire is there, what's happening to stop the American Dream?



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Katie Lance’s 5 best technology tips for real estate agents in 5 minutes

Katie Lance’s 5 best technology tips for real estate agents in 5 minutes

Katie Lance's 5 Best Technology Tips For Real Estate Agents In 5 Minutes

How to start working your content strategy and more



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Would-be buyers kept at bay as pending home sales slide in January

Would-be buyers kept at bay as pending home sales slide in January



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Warren Buffett loves HomeServices of America

Warren Buffett loves HomeServices of America

Warren Buffett Loves HomeServices of America

The Omaha tycoon referenced more acquisitions for the brokerage firm over the next 10 years



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How to sell a home to the ‘snowflake’ generation

How to sell a home to the ‘snowflake’ generation

How To Sell A Home To The 'Snowflake' Generation

What real estate agents need to know about selling homes to millennials



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Monday 27 February 2017

How to avoid an IRS audit

How to avoid an IRS audit

How To Avoid An IRS Audit

7 ways to keep your tax return squeaky-clean



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How do you become a successful real estate agent?

How do you become a successful real estate agent?

How Do You Become A Successful Real Estate Agent Today?

Broker Chris Lazarus discusses wheat it takes to become a successful real estate agent. Hint: It takes more than a license.



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You are not the hero: What real estate agents can learn from the hero’s journey

You are not the hero: What real estate agents can learn from the hero’s journey

You Are Not The Hero: What Real Estate Agents Can Learn From The Hero's Journey

Lessons from the ultimate storytelling template, applied to the real estate transaction



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Can automated lead follow-up make you an Agent Legend?

Can automated lead follow-up make you an Agent Legend?

Can Automated Lead Follow-up Make You An Agent Legend?

Software helps busy agents automate contact with online marketing sources



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Coffee is for closers: 26 takeaways from 3 sophomore real estate agents

Coffee is for closers: 26 takeaways from 3 sophomore real estate agents

Coffee Is For Closers: 26 Takeaways From 3 Sophomore Real Estate Agents

Professionals in their second year share what they've learned



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Who’s responsible for shortening the real estate transaction?

Who’s responsible for shortening the real estate transaction?

Who's Responsible For Shortening The Real Estate Transaction?

Brad Inman says we need to improve the real estate transaction. He’s right. The only question I have is who the “we” is. Agents? Brokers? Lenders?



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Daily market update: February 27, 2017

Daily market update: February 27, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 27, 2016

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Saturday 25 February 2017

The week in real estate industry deals: February 20-24

The week in real estate industry deals: February 20-24

The Week In Real Estate Industry Deals: February 20-24

Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more



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Alex Wang pulls the curtain on the listing agent life through video

Alex Wang pulls the curtain on the listing agent life through video

Alex Wang Pulls The Curtain On The Listing Agent Life Through Video

New video series aims to show people what it really means to be an agent



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The ‘internet of you’ and what it means for the future

The ‘internet of you’ and what it means for the future

The 'Internet Of You' And What It Means For The Future

A startup founder and CEO talks about what's next in big technological shifts



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Nicole Rideout, rising star at Gibson Sotheby’s, on what she got from Realogy’s Ascend

Nicole Rideout, rising star at Gibson Sotheby’s, on what she got from Realogy’s Ascend

Nicole Rideout, Rising Star At Gibson Sotheby's, On What She Got From Realogy's Ascend

Nicole Rideout Gibson Sotheby's International Realty's director Nicole Rideout remembers one all-nighter she pulled with a pot of coffee. She was working on a project for her company, owned by her father, Larry Rideout, and her godfather, Paul McGann, in January last year.



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Realogy Holdings Corp. turned higher profit in 2016

Realogy Holdings Corp. turned higher profit in 2016

Realogy Holdings Corp. Turned Higher Profit In 2016

Realogy Holdings Corp. posted a profit of $213 million in 2016, up by 16 percent from the previous year -- though the company's results reflected the "operating challenges" of strong competition for sales agents and soft demand for pricier homes, said Realogy CEO Richard A. Smith in a statement.



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Voice-driven real estate app for Amazon Echo now talks to 3 markets

Voice-driven real estate app for Amazon Echo now talks to 3 markets

Voice-Driven Real Estate App For Amazon Echo Now Talks To 3 Markets

Brokers can use the Voiceter Pro app to manage leads they receive



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Why you must always make content part of your mix

Why you must always make content part of your mix

Why You Must Always Make Content Part Of Your Mix

And how a brokerage can do so -- affordably



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Friday 24 February 2017

Daily market update: February 24, 2017

Daily market update: February 24, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 24, 2016

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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What’s on the horizon for Move in 2017?

What’s on the horizon for Move in 2017?

What's On The Horizon For Realtor.com Operator Move In 2017?

A conversation between Inman publisher Brad Inman and Move CEO Ryan O'Hara



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Re/Max appoints Carie Zoellner as new VP of IT and digital business

Re/Max appoints Carie Zoellner as new VP of IT and digital business

Re/Max Appoints Carie Zoellner As New VP Of IT And Digital Business

The position will lead all of Re/Max's technology initiatives



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All-cash buyer rules renewed for another 180 days by FinCEN

All-cash buyer rules renewed for another 180 days by FinCEN

All-Cash Buyer Rules Renewed For Another 180 Days By FinCEN

The rules will remain in place through August 22, 2017



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Why professionalism starts with real estate brokers

Why professionalism starts with real estate brokers

Why Professionalism Starts With Real Estate Brokers

Agents need brokers to practice, so why can't we raise the bar for everyone?



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How I made the decision to become a real estate agent

How I made the decision to become a real estate agent

How I Made The Decision To Become A Real Estate Agent

And what the first few weeks have taught me so far



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6 signs that real estate sales are softening in your local market

6 signs that real estate sales are softening in your local market

6 Signs That Real Estate Sales Are Softening In Your Local Market

The 'national' forecasts can be deceiving, so look to your own neck of the woods



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Thursday 23 February 2017

Daily market update: February 23, 2017

Daily market update: February 23, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 23, 2016

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First-time homebuyers to miss out amid real estate investor craze: housing report

First-time homebuyers to miss out amid real estate investor craze: housing report

First-Time Homebuyers To Miss Out Amid Real Estate Investor Craze: Housing Report

Investors have played a key role in driving the housing recovery, but their contribution also has come at a cost: more competition for first-time homebuyers. Housing observers have been well aware of this side effect, but a new report brings the diverging fortunes of these two types of homebuyers into sharp focus.



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January existing-home sales show fastest seasonally adjusted annual sales growth in almost 10 years

January existing-home sales show fastest seasonally adjusted annual sales growth in almost 10 years

January Existing-Home Sales Show Fastest Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate Growth In Almost 10 Years

NAR's Lawrence Yun: 'Market challenges remain, but the housing market is off to a prosperous start'



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Xome is ‘worth a very big pile of money,’ said Nationstar CEO in earnings call

Xome is ‘worth a very big pile of money,’ said Nationstar CEO in earnings call

Xome Is 'Worth A Very Big Pile Of Money,' Said Nationstar CEO In Earnings Call

Nationstar has had 'significant inbound inquiries' about selling the subsidiary, said Jay Bray



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Gary Gold launches Voodoo Agent, a luxury real estate video series

Gary Gold launches Voodoo Agent, a luxury real estate video series

Gary Gold Launches Voodoo Agent, A Luxury Real Estate Video Series

The powerful skills that top-producing agents wield to win deals



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Why price shouldn’t take priority in your real estate technology decisions

Why price shouldn’t take priority in your real estate technology decisions

Why Price Shouldn't Take Priority In Your Real Estate Technology Decisions

Cost is too often used as an excuse to not invest in marketing or technology



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Bridge-building and the psychology of sales: A conversation with Portia Ryan

Bridge-building and the psychology of sales: A conversation with Portia Ryan

Bridge-Building And The Psychology of Sales: A Conversation With Portia Ryan

What one Realtor and trained psychologist has to say about selling homes



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Wednesday 22 February 2017

Daily market update: February 22, 2017

Daily market update: February 22, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 22, 2016

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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A luxury consumer brand takes flight: The Arlo Skye story

A luxury consumer brand takes flight: The Arlo Skye story

A Luxury Consumer Brand Takes Flight: The Arlo Skye Story

The founder and CEO of the high-end company talks about how to create desire among exclusive customers



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Zillow Group will add buyer’s agent ads to StreetEasy listings

Zillow Group will add buyer’s agent ads to StreetEasy listings

Zillow Group Will Add Buyer's Agent Ads To StreetEasy Listings

StreetEasy says the move should benefit consumers, but some brokers reportedly aren't pleased



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Should real estate agents discount their commission if a seller finds the buyer?

Should real estate agents discount their commission if a seller finds the buyer?

Should Real Estate Agents Discount Their Commission If A Seller Finds The Buyer?

Tactics for dealing with a common request from sellers



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3 important factors to weigh when valuing and selling land by itself

3 important factors to weigh when valuing and selling land by itself

3 Important Factors To Weigh When Valuing And Selling Land By Itself

Square footage is No. 1, followed by soil conditions and comparables



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‘Money will never replace hard work’: 10 questions with top producer Patti Mahoney

‘Money will never replace hard work’: 10 questions with top producer Patti Mahoney

'Money Will Never Replace Hard Work': 10 Questions With Top Producer Patti Mahoney

In this episode, a successful agent sheds light on her financial strategies, hiring approach and biggest mistakes



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What it takes to get your housing cooperative offer accepted

What it takes to get your housing cooperative offer accepted

What It Takes To Get Your Housing Cooperative Offer Accepted

An agent must assemble a thorough financial package, submit buyer profiles and negotiate



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Tuesday 21 February 2017

Listing Bits: Innovation and growth in real estate software

Listing Bits: Innovation and growth in real estate software

Listing Bits: David Friedman On Innovation And Growth In Real Estate Software

Featuring David Friedman, technology leader and president of Boston Logic



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Daily market update: February 21, 2017

Daily market update: February 21, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: February 21, 2016

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Behind The Sale: Wayne Gretzky’s $6 million Los Angeles Estate

Behind The Sale: Wayne Gretzky’s $6 million Los Angeles Estate

Behind The Sale: Wayne Gretzky's $6 Million Los Angeles Estate

Some real estate professionals have deemed 2017 as "the year of the luxury real estate," and that certainly is true for Engel and Völkers USA agent Nicole Van Parys, who recently served as the listing agent for hockey great Wayne Gretzky's expansive Los Angeles estate. The home, which was built in 2008, sits in the lavish and exclusive Sherwood Country Club and features the kind of design one would see in luxurious boutique hotels -- pristine Fre...



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Market report: The Fed will hike as soon as next month

Market report: The Fed will hike as soon as next month

Market Report: The Fed Will Hike As Soon As Next Month

And markets overseas have been relatively quiet as the new administration settles in



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