When’s the last time you made yourself a priority? When you’re busy assisting clients, bringing in business and closing deals, it’s all too easy for self-care to take a back seat. However, prioritizing self-care is vital for both your personal and professional success and wellness. As we approach the final quarter of the year, consider…
The newest generation of consumers is stepping into the home-buying scene—Generation Z. Although the characteristics and preferences of this generation (born between 1999 and the early 2010s) are still evolving, a segment is already actively buying and selling real estate. According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends…
Real estate agents play a significant role in ensuring that every American has equal access to safe and affordable housing. For REALTORS®, upholding the Code of Ethics means treating all clients equally regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. Research, government enforcement and private litigation…
The rise of short-form video has revolutionized the way businesses of all kinds connect with their audiences and how consumers consume content. To remain relevant and competitive, businesses have had to adjust and incorporate more video into their social media marketing efforts. How are you using video in your real estate business? According to the…
Memorial Day is around the corner. While it’s the unofficial start to the summer season, it’s also a special time to recognize the contributions that veterans and military personnel have made to our country. With that in mind, we asked long-time CRD instructor Maurice Taylor, ABR®, GRI, CRS, MRP, SRES®, GREEN, PSA, e-PRO®, to share…
The rise in the severity and frequency of extreme weather events and natural disasters is impacting real estate markets across the country. Higher temperatures, flooding, wildfires, droughts, seasonal storms, etc., are damaging homes and affecting communities at increasing rates. The climate risk profile of certain areas is changing, causing shifts in housing preferences, buyer demand,…
It’s Women’s History Month, so let’s take a moment to celebrate how far women have come in the real estate industry. To date, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has had seven women elected as president, and 66% of NAR members are women. In addition, according to the 2022 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and…
Now that the first rush of goal setting for the new year is over, it’s time to get down to business. The business of growing your business, that is. Many agents start by setting a goal for the number of transactions they want to close in the coming year. But identifying that number doesn’t do…
The new year is a fresh start—a time to set intentions, to reflect on the successes and challenges of the past, and to make plans for the future. It’s the perfect time to seek out inspiration to help determine what you want to accomplish personally, educationally and professionally in the year ahead. One of the…
Are you considering adding a new credential to your name and building out a specialty niche within your practice? November is a great time to get started because it’s Designation Awareness Month. To celebrate, the Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) is offering a 20% discount on designation and certification online courses. But how do you…
Buying a house for cash, meaning no mortgage, can seem like the most strategically savvy and best way to gain an accepted offer. But there are subtle pros and cons to such a maneuver, more so for the buyer, but also for the seller. Read more.
