Regional Spotlight: NYC Mansion Tax Replaces Controversial Pied-à-Terre Upcharge
Earlier this year, lawmakers attempted to impose a pied-à-terre tax on second homes as a way to raise funds to...
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iBuyer Programs Are Costing You Commissions
The word on the street is that iBuyer programs are gaining traction and getting funded—in big ways. That's nerve-wracking for...
The VA Loan Program: Creating a Path to Homeownership for 75 Years
On June 5, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) held a 75th...
How Local Expert Branding Reaches Sellers
In the following interview, Greg Drake, broker of Realty Professionals, LLC in Lakewood, Colo., discusses his lead strategy, including how...
Is Your MLS Fueling Disruption Through Inaction?
Do you remember rushing to return a DVD to Blockbuster before you were charged a late fee? Or taking your...
Clients Want the Highest Level of Service
NAR PULSE—NAR's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program helps your agents build client service skills through self-assessments, customized learning paths and...
Nothing to Cry About: More Than a Third of Home Sellers Get Weepy Over the Deal
(TNS)—You've heard of seller's remorse, but seller's tears? More than a third of people who've sold their homes say they...
Relationships First: How HomeServices of America Became the Nation’s Largest Residential Real Estate Company
(Above) Ron Peltier (Left), HomeServices Executive Chairman, and Gino Blefari (Right), HomeServices CEO (Credit: AJ Canaria of PlanOmatic) Editor's Note:...
Industry Says Landlords Lose Out in NYC—Could Other Major Markets Be Next?
New York City is experiencing a shift in its rental market in response to a new package of laws that...
When Appraisals Come Back Low, Brokers Scramble to Salvage the Deal
As brokers, the primary job of bringing buyers and sellers together on a price usually seems like the bulk of...
Real-Time Financial Visibility Improves Cash Flow
Brokerages that monitor income and payouts in real time are better positioned to forecast revenue, manage expenses and avoid shortfalls. Gain financial clarity.
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