Realtor News

New Guide Helps Buyers Navigate HOAs

NAR’s new Consumer Guide explains homeowners associations (HOAs), covering fees, rules and other important information, helping buyers make informed decisions. ORLANDO, Fla. — Living in a community with a homeowners association comes with benefits and responsibilities that may be unfamiliar to buyers, particularly to first-time owners. HOAs are designed to maintain the standards and integrity … Read more

Building Relationships as a New Agent

New agents should focus on building referrals through people they already know, including family, friends and local business owners. CHICAGO — In the real estate business, no relationships mean no deals. No deals = no money. Simple, right? As I traveled the country as one of your NAR YPN reps, one thing is crystal clear: … Read more

Consumer Guide: Property Taxes Explained

NAR’s latest Consumer Guide provides an overview of property taxes, exemptions, reassessments and more to help buyers and sellers navigate real estate transactions. ORLANDO, Fla. — Property taxes are one of the expenses associated with homeownership, yet many buyers — especially those purchasing for the first time — have questions about how they work. The … Read more

Meet the AI Revolution for Luxury Homes

The latest smart home technology offers greater personalization, advanced automation and seamless integration across every part of a home. NEW YORK – When selling a luxury home, forget asking Alexa or Google turn on the lights. Those systems are flip phones compared to the newest smart-home tech. The most advanced generation of smart home technology … Read more

NAR: Homeownership Prep Consumer Guide Available

NAR’s “Preparing for Homeownership” guide helps buyers explore home choices, down payment options, available resources and much more. ORLANDO, Fla. — Buying a new home or planning a next move comes with a lot of unanswered questions. The latest Consumer Guide by the National Association of Realtors® aims to demystify some of the process and … Read more

Creating Powerful ChatGPT Prompts | Florida Realtors

AI needs to be told what role it should fulfill when writing, which means letting the tool know whether they are writing as an agent or a marketing specialist. NEW YORK — When using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, to write social media posts, house listings and more, agents need to be prepared to … Read more

5 Professional Insecurities That Could Cost You

Real estate pros who overcome common fears like public speaking, networking and client ghosting can increase their business and see greater success. CHICAGO — Most real estate professionals all have that one thing they absolutely don’t want to do: public speaking, door-knocking, networking. The reality is that not partaking in certain aspects of the business … Read more

Boost Marketing with AI Video Tools for Agents

NEW YORK — Do you use video as part of your marketing tool kit? If not, research says you should. More than 80% of U.S. adults use YouTube, and more than 50% of all consumers use video to help make a purchasing decision. Yet, only about one in three agents use YouTube for marketing. One … Read more

Consumer Guide: Homeowners Insurance Explained

NAR’s newest Consumer Guide simplifies homeowners insurance with key insights on costs, coverage and claims to help buyers make informed choices. ORLANDO, Fla. — Homeowners insurance can be confusing for anyone, especially new buyers. How much will it cost? What does it cover? How much will the insurer pay if I make a claim? The … Read more

Rising Demand for Private Marinas in Luxury Markets

As boating grows in popularity, luxury homebuyers are seeking private marinas for convenience and safety. Developers are meeting the demand. MIAMI — As boating increases in popularity, a growing number of buyers are seeking private marinas at their luxury homes for convenience and safety. Private marinas provide flexibility for homeowners for unplanned outings and add … Read more