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Study: Real estate firms thrive on repeat and referral business

Housing Wire

On the flip side, interest generated from traditional open houses declined from 2018, according to the National Association of Realtors ’ 2021 Profile of Real Estate Firms. In 2018, 1% of surveyed brokerages said their business came from open houses. million in 2020 as compared to a median of $5.3 million in 2018.

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Four secrets to mastering client retention

Housing Wire

According to the National Association of Realtors , 67% of sellers were referred to their agent by a friend, neighbor or relative; or used their agent previously to buy or sell a home. Personally, I held myself to the goal of hosting four open houses per weekend. For example, it’s not a deal, it’s a transaction.

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17 Realtors® Go Back in Time: First Year Real Estate Advice

Raleigh Realty

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. I worked open houses, made daily calls to my database, and focused on my “sphere”.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. Buyers want to work with the best local Realtors® to help them when buying a home because it is such a large financial purchase with so many different components involved.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

Due to major policy changes from federal agencies and the proposed settlement agreement by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the commission lawsuits, more companies and professionals are venturing into dual licensing — also called dual capacity. It’s something I didn’t anticipate, but I understand it.”

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Neighborhoods Around River Oaks

Houston Properties

Those thoroughfares continue into a series of neighboring communities loosely referred to as the ‘River Oaks Neighbors.’ The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. The Best Houston Realtor to Sell Your Home. 2020: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas (Top Keller Williams Realtor). Get PDF Now.

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Property Data APIs & Virtual Tours Will be Key as Market Adapts

Home Junction

Many Realtors across America are reporting that now that local economies are opening up, business is brisk. Several realtor associations are reporting a drop in home sales. But as markets open up and more people get back to work, home sales should also see a return back to earlier days. It won’t exactly be normal.