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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

Housing Wire

Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. Start with your sphere Direct business and referrals from people you already know is by far the best way to up your listings game.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Baby boomers and millennials have dominated the home-buying conversation in recent decades, but a new generation of homeowners is browsing online listings, heading to open houses and planning their home-buying budget. Gen Z wants a separate space for business One thing Gen Z likes to keep behind closed doors is their work.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Definitely include a business card in the envelope, as your information won’t be printed on the letter itself.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

Housing Wire

In 2024, agents have two choices; learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet, or find a new career. These tools can help you cut your speed to lead time in half, market your business, generate and nurture leads, and even leverage bleeding-edge AI tools to 10x your productivity.

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Smart Savings: The Advantages of Flat-Fee Listing on the MLS

Listing Spark

If access to flat-fee listing on MLS isn’t a standard part of your business model, then evaluate where it can start to save you time and money. You set the price, you negotiate with buyers, and you decide when to hold open houses. You’ve just finished renovating a property, and you’re ready to sell.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

With its potential to reach new clients and gain tremendous ROI, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses big and small. Advertise open houses Post about open houses to both your grid and stories multiple times leading up to the event, as this ensures that it will reach the most people.

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How to Navigate the Challenges of Buying and Selling Houses at The Same Time

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Fear not, as many real estate businesses help people through this exact situation – here, we’ll discuss a few considerations to review and walk through the steps required for both buying and selling houses at the same time. Seek a qualified agent through referrals, online reviews, or open houses. Often, a repair (e.g.,