When buying a home it is essential to do a proper amount of due diligence. Learning as much as you can about the history of a house and it’s surroundings is important. Of course, most buyers are going to hire a home inspector to investigate the condition of the home. Getting a home inspection is
A Guide to Electronic Document Signing in Real Estate
May 2, 2022 by
The offer-signing process has traditionally been a slow, cumbersome process. From using a wet signature page to having to type the contract back and forth, getting an accepted offer signed can easily take up a lot of time. With electronic signatures, everything is much simpler, faster, and more secure, especially in mortgage closing. Electronic document
5 Social Media Ideas for Real Estate Marketing
May 2, 2022 by
In a 2015 study, 81% of millennials ages 25–34, 80% of millennials ages 18–24, and 78% of Generation Xers said that they found their home on a mobile device. A mobile presence is integral for any business, especially real estate companies. Realtors can always leverage mobile marketing through SMS, optimized websites, and mobile apps. With
75% of Americans dislike their neighbor, survey finds
April 28, 2022 by
Whether it’s due to noise, rudeness or “weird vibes”, it seems most Americans aren’t happy with their neighbors, with a survey of more than 1,500 consumers showing that 75% dislike people from at least one of the households that live nearby. The Lending Tree survey showed that 23% of respondents say they’ve called the police
How Mobile Marketing Can Increase Your Window Cleaning Service
April 28, 2022 by
Mobile marketing is an effective strategy to gain leads and customers. Use it to boost your window cleaning service’s revenue.
How to Spot Bad Neighbors Before You Buy
April 27, 2022 by
You are ready for your dreams to come true. After months of searching, you’ve found a house that meets all your ‘must have’ criteria and even most of your ‘nice to have’ criteria. It’s the perfect size with the perfect layout and at a decent price. You’ve checked out the school district, shopping district, parks,
Shift happens
April 25, 2022 by
For brokers and agents, the past 18-months have seen the hottest market in decades. Even with the pandemic and struggling economy, most brokers have enjoyed record growth. But ask those same brokers what they see ahead for the rest of 2022, and few think they will match the production levels of the past year. This
Higher rates may prompt homeowners to stay put, but how will that impact inventory?
April 22, 2022 by
Approximately half of American homeowners who currently have a mortgage enjoy a rate of less than 4%. Given that interest rates are now closer to 5%, experts say this could prompt many to stay put, possibly resulting in more pressure on the already-low inventory of homes for sale. The thinking is that homeowners who’re locked
JIM OBERGEFELL WILL HEADLINE LGBTQ+ REAL ESTATE ALLIANCE HOUSING POLICY SYMPOSIUM
April 22, 2022 by
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance will hold its first national in-person event with its second annual LGBTQ+ Housing Policy Symposium on April 27-28 in Washington D.C. Former Realtor® Jim Obergefell, who won the historic 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage is one of dozens of speakers who will participate. The event will address
