Claims that NAR influenced how Zillow displayed listings in its website redesign were dismissed in federal court Wednesday. A federal judge in the Western District of Washington on Wednesday dismissed claims against The National Association of REALTORS® stemming from an antitrust lawsuit filed by REX (Real Estate Exchange Inc.). A culmination of a two-year battle, …
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Sep 15
Relieve Confusion for Clients Who Don’t Speak English
You can comply with and promote fair housing laws by taking steps to avoid misinterpretations during a transaction. Proper protocols in your business can ensure nothing gets lost in translation when you’re working with clients who don’t speak English. The real estate transaction is already complex and full of opportunities for misunderstandings, but there may …
Sep 13
How much can a 2-1 buydown save you?
How much can a 2-1 buydown save you? These examples will help build a picture of how it works. Talk to your agent today on how to structure your offer. Ask Century 21 All-Elite and lender Ken Jordan, NMLS 183317 of Princeton Mortgage who have your best interests at heart! #2-1buydown – 2-1 buydown example
Sep 11
2-1 buydown
How much can a 2-1 buydown save you? These examples will help build a picture of how it works. Talk to your agent today on how to structure your offer. Ask Century 21 All-Elite and lender Ken Jordan, NMLS 183317 of Princeton Mortgage who have your best interests at heart! #2-1buydown – 2-1 buydown example …
Sep 08
Ways to Shine on Instagram
Don’t just post listing photos on Instagram. Think outside the box to elevate your brand. Don’t just post listing photos on Instagram. Think outside the box to elevate your brand, says Danielle Garofalo, brand strategist and founder of ThinkBillionDollar.com. Use categories. In your bio, emphasize three or four interests, including those beyond real estate— for …
Sep 07
Smart Tech for Managing Rentals
Property management from your phone? Smart-home tech can help with that. Property management from your phone? Smart-home tech can help with that. Radha Herring, broker in charge at Watermark Real Estate Group in Myrtle Beach, S.C., receives alerts on her phone to flag potential problems with the beachfront home she owns and manages. For managers …
Sep 06
RPR® Supports MLSs During Vendor Outage
In markets affected by the cyberattack on MLS vendor Rapattoni, NAR members have another way to access listing data: RPR®. For real estate professionals still reeling from a multiple listing service outage across the nation, Realtors Property Resource® has been offering a lifeline: a way to access MLS data. Although its systems are beginning to …
Sep 06
NAR Names 10 Finalists Vying to Be 2023 Good Neighbors
These real estate pros lead impactful charitable efforts, from fighting food insecurity to organizing disaster recovery, and you can vote for your favorite cause. REALTORS® don’t just help people buy and sell houses. They also pour their hearts into their communities to make them better places to live. The 10 finalists for the National Association …
Sep 05
Podcasting Success Tips From a Podcasting Pro
Barb Betts hosts the popular “Real Estate by Relationship” podcast. Podcaster: Barb Betts, broker and CEO of The RECollective, Long Beach, Calif.Podcast: Real Estate by RelationshipWhat it’s about: How to build a real estate business based on relationshipsDate started: September 2020 Why did you start a podcast? From the beginning of my real estate journey …
Sep 05
9 Ways to Leverage RPR in Your Business
The REALTORS Property Resource® is a powerhouse of data. The REALTORS Property Resource® (narrpr.com(link is external)) puts instant information on properties at your fingertips. Here are nine ways to get more from this exclusive member benefit. ©National Association of REALTORS®Reprinted with permission