by | Sep 12, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The job of a real estate agent encompasses a great many skills, and you are unlikely to perfect every one of them. But, like with all professions, some skills are more important than others. And when you must showcase them over...
by | Sep 12, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, News, Premier |
As Tom Petty sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Was he referring to homebuyer hopefuls? Not sure, but either way, it’s almost go-time for those who’ve waited patiently for mortgage rates to finally begin a downward trajectory after years of staying in the high...
by | Sep 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Jason Carrier recently took over as president of CENTURY 21 New Millennium, an Alexandria, Virginia-based firm that provides service to customers in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Carrier began in the real estate industry 22...
by | Sep 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
On Aug. 17, 2024, a landmark settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) changed how commissions are handled. This gives buyers more control in negotiating their fees and the potential of paying their agent’s compensation directly. As commissions shift...
by | Sep 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept of the future; it’s a tool that’s transforming industries right now, and real estate is no exception. Many agents may feel apprehensive about AI, fearing that it will replace the human touch that is so critical to...
by | Sep 11, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
They’re the yangs to the high-mortgage-rate yins. The homeowners who have the 3% – 4% 30-year mortgage rates and have, over the last few years, refused to vacate, logically in most cases as they have not wanted to take on new mortgages in the 6% – 8%...