In the following interview, Peter Giese, co-founder and president of United Real Estate in Dallas, Texas, discusses the advantages of the brand, lead sources, technology and more. Years in Real Estate: 27Number of Offices: 74 Six years ago, United Real Estate was a new and unknown brand. What are some of the challenges associated withRead more about Brand Built on Leads and Technology[…]
There’s no doubt about it – clients who are relocating from another city, state, or country present unique opportunities, challenges, and rewards for real estate professionals. On top of the usual stresses that come with real estate transactions, these clients are facing the additional pressures of acquainting themselves with new surroundings and career changes asRead more about Relocation Clients: Tips and Challenges[…]
Ask the 60-some percent of brokers in RISMedia’s 2017 Power Broker Survey: Almost every housing market is plagued by short supply. In fact, inventory nationally for pre-owned properties is at 3.9 months, down 10.4 percent from last year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently reported. The challenge, according to realtor.com®, could moderate in theRead more about 2018 Forecast: Is Inventory Relief on the Way?[…]
Pending home sales picked up steam in October, up 3.5 percent in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI). The PHSI posted 109.3 in October, up from 105.6 in September; however, sales were 0.6 percent lower year-over-year. The Index is based on contract signings. “Last month’s solid increase in contract signingsRead more about Pending Home Sales Pick Up Steam[…]
NAR PULSE—No matter where you’re headed this winter, thanks to Budget®, a proud REALTOR Benefits® Program partner, you’ll be saving big time! Get up to 25 percent off base rates on your next car rental, plus additional savings with your choice of a free upgrade, a free weekend day or up to $25 off yourRead more about Did Someone Say Road Trip?[…]
Homes in major markets have realized over $10,000 in the last year in value, according to the October Zillow® Real Estate Market Report. In fact, the median nationally has risen over $12,500. Appreciation is highest in the San Jose, Calif., metropolitan area, where prices have soared $118,200, or 12.3 percent, to a median $1,076,400. Nationally,Read more about Homes in Major Markets Realize Thousands in One Year[…]
New-home sales rose in October, with sales of new, single-family homes up 18.7 percent to 685,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The average new-home sales price was $400,200, while the median was $312,800. New-home listing inventory was 312,800—4.9 months supply. “In the strongest year-over-year growthRead more about New-Home Sales Surge in October[…]
In the following interview, Dawn Lahlum, president of Park Co. REALTORS®, a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® in Fargo, N.D., discusses agent support, client relations, technology and more. Region Served: Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn. (metropolitan and surrounding areas, including Minnesota lakes market)Years in Real Estate: 24Number of Offices: 1Number ofRead more about Staying Connected in a Fast-Moving World[…]
For brokerages large and small, enhancing the bottom line is the name of the game when it comes to running a profitable real estate business. But as the industry continues to change and evolve, so too does the way in which brokers think about—and approach—profitability. “I’m looking forward to the next five years,” said SherryRead more about Broker Profitability: A Glimpse Into the Future[…]
The energy, investment and innovation around real estate technology are bigger than it’s ever been before. Everywhere you look there’s a company trying to change, improve or add value to the real estate transaction. At CoreLogic®, our focus has always been real estate data, and how it can best be used to serve real estateRead more about Adding Value to Broker Platforms[…]