Realtor News

Website Marketing: Banner Ads or Link Building?

The goal is to drive traffic to your website, but what’s the best way to achieve that? Link building improves SEO though banner ads can get faster results. NEW YORK – If trying to market your website and maximize the number of visitors, real estate banner ads – normally appearing at the top of an … Read more

How Can You Downsize on a Tight Schedule?

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Most people shed possessions slowly over time, but a change in circumstances sometimes requires that it be done quickly. A three-step triage plan can help. NEW YORK – Ideally, you’d spend months or even years carefully purging excess belongings – but life may have other plans. Maybe you or someone you love has a health … Read more

For Some, It’s Not ‘Near the Beach,’ It’s Disney

For prices ranging from a few million to $19M– and yearly fees from $20K to $30K – upscale Disney fans live 5 minutes from Epcot and enjoy a roster of insider amenities. ORLANDO, Fla. – Disneyphiles have flocked to Golden Oak, the only residential community in the world located on Walt Disney Co. resort property, … Read more

NAR Board Meets, Approves Changes

The board met May 11 during NAR’s legislative meetings in Washington, D.C. Votes focused on the 2024 budget, dues, fair housing training requirements and more. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Board of Directors met in Washington, D.C. on May 11 and took the following actions: Fair housing and diversity training The … Read more

What Social Media Apps Do Luxury Brokers Use?

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While most social media apps work at all price levels, a Chicago agent says Real Messenger, 1060 and Ri.la have properties that appeal to luxury clients. CHICAGO – Chicago-area real estate agent Anne Ewasko recommends that luxury brokers take advantage of three social media apps to foster and manage relationships with new and current customers: … Read more

Want a Real Estate Career? Avoid Common Pitfalls

Start by picking the right real estate school, then learn as you go and study for exams. Once licensed, pick a brokerage with a culture that fits your personality. NEW YORK – How do you get started in the real estate industry? Prospective agents should be aware of some licensing mistakes made by others before … Read more

Aging Boomers Push Demand for Elevators

Everyone gets old, and a population wave of higher-income baby-boomer buyers wants to age in place. For many of them, that means a home elevator. NEW YORK – Older people shopping for luxury homes increasingly put an elevator high on their must-have list. These clients are often mobility-challenged, says Florida-based real estate agent Russell Franchi. … Read more

Network More – but Online with LinkedIn

At one time, networking was a room full of people chatting and exchanging business cards. Today it can be online, with LinkedIn a top place to do it. NEW YORK –  The number of LinkedIn users exceeds 700 million people. That makes the platform ideal for connecting with other real estate professionals, potential clients and … Read more

Investors Lost Money on 1 Out of 7 Sales in March

SEATTLE – Roughly one of every seven (13.5%) U.S. homes sold by an investor in March sold for less than the investor bought it for, according to a new report from Redfin. That’s comparable with February’s 14.5% rate – the highest since 2016. It’s also nearly triple the share of a year earlier and compares … Read more

4 Misconceptions About Flood Insurance

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Many homeowners still think standard property insurance covers flooding – it doesn’t – but some companies do offer credits or money for flood mitigation efforts. STATEPOINT, Wash. – Many people look forward to spring when the weather warms up and flowers start to bloom, but it also marks the start of the peak time of … Read more