College towns have earned a reputation as being a great real estate investment. “In the same way that department stores serve as anchors in shopping malls, colleges and universities operate as anchors within a city,” Michael Harris, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, told realtor.com®. “Cities with colleges receive tremendous benefits, from a better-educated workforce to improved arts
So far this year, Google searches related to buying a first home have surged to 44 percent of all homebuying-related search activity—up 11 percentage points compared to a year earlier, according to a new study by Chase Home Lending. This may mean you’ll want to increase content on your website geared toward first-time buyers.“I had assumed that we would start to see millennials come [into the market] in force in the next two years,” says
Many mortgage lenders are phasing out physical paperwork in favor of electronic documents. While that may make organization easier for consumers, they still find an element of peace of mind in physical documents, according to a new survey.Digital Risk, a mortgage outsourcing solutions firm, surveyed about 1,000 homeowners and 509 renters and found that while borrowers say they seek a more streamlined process to buy or refinance a home, they are l
Furniture, appliances, and remodeling projects are among the biggest expenses for new homeowners, who spend an average of $10,600 in the first year of homeownership, according to a recent analysis by the National Association of Home Builders. New owners spend an average of $3,778 on furnishings alone, according to NAHB’s analysis. Here are a few common expenditures recent home buyers made: Living room chairs and tables: $687 Dining room and kit
1. Window shoppers: Some clients will take you on a wild hunt for the perfect home, but they aren’t committed to purchasing and say they hope to buy “someday.” “Some home buyers want to see every single house that’s on the market,” even if the home doesn’t match their criteria, says Rae Wayne, a sales associate with the Bizzy Blondes team in Los Angeles. You may want to encourage these types of buyers to attend open houses so they
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Nation's largest homebuilder developed a 3-D home visualization tool for homebuyersKey Takeaways Augmented reality technology is quickly growing within real estate, providing buyers with new home shopping experiences. IPhone app lets users interact with new homes on empty lots.Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe.Home Previewer by Clayton is an augmented reality-ba
How to ensure your buyers get the best dealGreat deals are rarely listed on the MLS as a great deal — especially in a seller’s market. They are often deals that have been crafted through the strategic efforts of the buyer’s agents and listing agents. Use these five tips to get a great deal for your buyers.1. Know the marketIf you don’t know the market, you’ll either offer too little or too much.2. Act fastIf you have to stop and lear
Without a clear call to action, conversion chances plummetKey Takeaways Capture subscribers’ interest with relevant subject lines that tease the benefits. Deliver valuable content so subscribers feel eager to take action; utilize multiple CTAs in each email.Convert more real estate leads, earn more commissions and grow your business with a few simple adjustments to your email marketing practices.Steve Jolly, an agent who has perfected the art o
About SamI have been in real estate for a little over 12 years. I worked in the Las Vegas real estate market for many years before i moved to the north bay area. The process of looking and buying a home is exciting and dynamic, with important factors always changing. Being up to date and having the latest information is an important aspect that helps my clients make smart real estate decisions. Through years of experience and many transactions,
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