by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 28, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
U.S. home prices continue to surge according to the latest S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices, which found June prices on an upward trend (at 6.2 percent year-over-year), inciting affordability concerns. “Home prices continue to rise across the U.S.”...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 27, 2018 | Agent, Best Practices, Latest News, Lead Gen, Trending |
Looking back at the factors that have helped create a sustainable business model for over 20 years, I reflect on marketing strategies, sales skills, training and always trying to do the right thing, in addition to a variety of other factors that can—and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 27, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Latest News, National, News, Trending |
In the expansion following the recession, the conversation in housing has lingered on markets like Denver, Portland and Seattle—places where prices have risen sharply, and demand is discouragingly mismatched with supply. Now, the hottest markets’ prices are...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 26, 2018 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Trending |
Where will housing be in 2020? According to the latest Metrostudy predictions, if all continues on its current track, construction costs could continue to increase, and mortgage rates could reel in. While rates have increased in the last six months, impacting...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 26, 2018 | Agent, Agent, Best Practices, Best Practices, Branding, Business Insights, Latest News, Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Trending |
No one dislikes a salesperson more than a salesperson. This sentiment is true in all areas of customer service, but especially in real estate. When you’re in an industry as fulfilling and challenging as ours, your mentors, fellow colleagues and even your...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 23, 2018 | Agent, Best Practices, Latest News, Lead Gen, Lead Story, Trending |
In the U.S., there are roughly 5.5 million homes sold each year. That is about 11 million potential buyer and seller opportunities for a real estate agent. There are also roughly one million active real estate agents. So, if leads were divided evenly, everyone would...