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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

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Here are 14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers won’t pass up. Gen Z likes to stay close to home With the continued trend of remote work and little desire for a long commute, Gen Z buyers are moving to homes in walkable communities with nearby amenities. Gen Z values diversity and inclusivity.

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Top markets for affordable renovated housing inventory

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Renovated Inventory to the Rescue. Despite the rapidly deteriorating affordability, there is some hope for homebuyers in the form of renovated homes: properties that have been rehabbed into move-in ready condition after being purchased at foreclosure auction or bank-owned (REO) auction. Top Markets for Renovated Inventory.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

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Check out these nine downloadable real estate prospecting letter templates to help you make an impression in your neighborhood or zip code. My name is (your name), and I’m a licensed real estate professional with (your brokerage). Please think of me as your go-to resource for all things real estate.

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Best real estate apps for agents in 2024

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If you want to thrive this year, choosing the right real estate apps is crucial. To help, we reviewed hundreds of options to put together this list of the best real estate apps for 2024. Think of it as another concierge service to offer your buyers to help you stand out.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

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You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. Not necessarily.

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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

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Many sellers have returned to offering concessions and dropping prices to entice buyers. When making pre-listing repairs or renovations, different projects can result in vastly different returns. These days, buyers want move-in ready homes – they don’t want to face huge construction projects before they can get settled.

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What agents need to know about the impact of interest rates on the real estate market

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Few things affect the real estate market more than the rise and fall of interest rates , which has a ripple effect that directly influences everything from buyer behavior to market trends. How interest rates impact your clients Let’s look at how interest rates can impact buyers, sellers or homeowners looking to refinance.