by Robert Wilson | Apr 6, 2016 | Member News
With lead generation software, real estate agents can reach out and connect with new clients where they first start their home search—online. For many home buyers—about 42 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors—the home buying process begins online. However, the majority of buyers will turn to a real estate agent after some preliminary [...]
by Robert Wilson | Mar 28, 2016 | Industry News
The housing market in oil-heavy economies has felt some impact from falling oil prices and the market oversupply. The number of properties with foreclosure filings at the end of 2015 was the lowest in nine years at 1.1 million, according to a recent report from RealtyTrac. However, while national foreclosures fell to a nine- [...]
by Robert Wilson | Mar 17, 2016 | Industry News
Short Sales May Be Fading, But They Have Not Vanished While home price appreciation has lifted many from underwater, millions of homeowners are not yet afloat. Short sales have declined, but they are still an important option for many struggling homeowners. Short Sales Fade from the Foreground In line with a recovering economy and [...]
by Robert Wilson | Feb 29, 2016 | Point of View
This month we sat down with veteran FORCE member Joanna Warski to talk about her prolific real estate career. FORCE member Joanna Warski has been serving the South Florida real estate market for 20 years. Her passion and drive are undeniable, and she is willing to share her knowledge and pass on the sage [...]
by Robert Wilson | Feb 25, 2016 | Member News
If you’re looking to enhance your business, it may be a great time to cultivate your buyer-side business—specifically, your investor-buyer business. By FORCE member Steve Rivkin, Planet Realty, New Haven, Connecticut FORCE agents are typically looking for new ways to grow their REO listing business; that is a logical and obvious place to [...]
