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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. We’ve compiled this list of savvy real estate social media post ideas to inspire your social strategy and keep your Instagram feed fresh and fun.

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Redfin: Over half of buyers are going above asking price

Housing Wire

“We are seeing a typical late-spring slowdown in new listings and pending sales, but prices don’t typically peak until late August, and their growth remains completely unhinged,” said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin’s chief economist. ” How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

Active vs. passive real estate prospecting Real estate prospecting ideas Tips for effective real estate prospecting What is real estate prospecting? The objective is to generate leads and build a pipeline of prospective business opportunities to sustain and grow their real estate business.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Real estate agents today need outstanding websites — or, at the very least, highly functional ones — to both attract and communicate with clients. That’s why SEO software is one of the most valuable real estate marketing tools out there. Canva is perfect for everything from new listings to brand promotion.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Rising costs, COVID cases dip builder confidence

Housing Wire

As real estate professionals strategize on how to do business in 2021’s competitive, fast-paced housing market, they’ll discover the need for better tools to market their listings. Presented by: Apartments.com. Inventory has been an issue for real estate agents and brokers since early 2020, as well.

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Home Listing Tips that Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know

CA Realty Training

Preparation is crucial when it comes to selling your listings. Explain to your sellers how their property should be presentable for their prospects. . You can best prepare a home listing by cleaning and depersonalizing it. Don’t forget to spread the good news about your new listing. Tip #5: Negotiate.