by Robert Wilson | Jun 1, 2016 | Industry News
Some FORCE agents are inundated with so many Internet leads, it eliminates their need for cold calls. With Zillow, Trulia, Facebook, and all kinds of virtual home tours; the highly personal world of real estate is becoming increasingly virtual and inundated with an ever- increasing need for speed. Among all the places to find [...]
by Robert Wilson | May 24, 2016 | Industry News
With consumers putting increasing stock in online reviews, agents ought to be leveraging this growing opportunity to create a positive public image. Establishing and maintaining
a good reputation throughout one’s community is a top priority for real estate agents, and many agents find word of mouth goes a long way for their businesses. While [...]
by Robert Wilson | Apr 19, 2016 | Industry News, Member News
With REOs on the decline, some REO agents may be looking for opportunities elsewhere; but Jarrett West is determined to stay the course in the REO market. He’s working within his existing network and adapting his business to meet his clients’ changing needs. It’s not news that the REO market is on the decline. [...]
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 23, 2016 | Industry News
When it’s time to sell, homeowners may want to freshen up a few of their home’s details to make it more enticing to potential buyers, but which investments actually get a return, and which are not worth the time and money? In the home-selling process, knowing which home updates will actually reap returns can be [...]
