The Source of Real Time Real Estate
The Source of Real Time Real Estate
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As everyone knows, it’s a rare property that’s ready to sell as-is. Getting ready to sell involves a long and daunting to-do list that can seem impossible to tackle, especially for newer agents. With all of these tasks, it’s sometimes hard to know what to prioritize when getting a property market-ready. Fortunately, award-winning Broker Associate Cara Ameer has put together a comprehensive list of what sellers should focus on. Structural and …
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It’s true what they say: what goes up, must come down. In this case, at least, “down” just means a slight plateau. (Don’t worry–this isn’t 2007.) According to the Dow Jones S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index released yesterday and an analysis from Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s chief economist, May 2016 marks 49 months in a row of positive home price gains. Thanks to double-digit appreciation from 2012-2014, homeowners have been successfully recouping …
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This week, we added some exciting updates to the MLS Alpha Listing Search, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to show our members all of the awesome new ways they maximize their search efficiency and help clients find their dream homes! The update includes: “Email Listing” and “Add to Cart” options now available on each pin in Map View Ability to choose MLS Public Records or RealTX in Settings Separate Report …
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Apartment List just released July’s rent report for Los Angeles–and, unfortunately, it looks like we’ve got some bad news for apartment hunters. Even though nationwide rents fell slightly, Los Angeles rents decided to buck that particular trend and grow 3.3 percent year-over-year since June 2015, which experienced rent growth of 2.2 percent over the same period of time. Fortunately for renters, there was no growth over the past month. However, Los …
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The MLS is pleased to announce the latest addition to our groundbreaking Alpha Listing Search: Public Records Reports. Now, comparing MLS and public record data is easier than ever! Check out all the newest features in our latest video: …
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Stress! It’s one of those unavoidable nuisances that’s an inevitable side effect of success… right? Wrong, actually. “Success isn’t the outcome of pain and hardship,” says Stefani Shock, a Denver-based real estate coach and consultant. “True success involves being able to tackle the ups and downs with grace and smart decisions.” That isn’t to say that hard work isn’t a necessary step on the path to success. But there are ways …
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The MLS has unveiled a brand new video series to introduce members to the people behind the scenes. The first of the series focuses on lead developer Santanu Barua, and his take on the new listing search! Make sure to subscribe to the official MLS YouTube channel so that you don’t miss our upcoming episodes! …
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The 2016 C.A.R. Survey has been released, and it featured a telling look at this year’s renters. For complete survey results, click here. …
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Clients, right? Nearly every agent in the industry has a story about a client who just wouldn’t cooperate, or who would drag their feet in the sand over the smallest of details. Many agents have ways to work around these issues–but even the pros can find themselves hesitating when a client brings up commission. Fortunately, the good folks at Inman have provided a comprehensive guide to various commission-based situations that might …