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Sell more homes: 17 home staging tips for real estate agents

Housing Wire

As an agent, you know a beautifully staged home turns into a sold one. According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), 82% of buyers agents say that home staging makes it easier for a buyer to envision themselves living in a home. This is a great way for buyers to imagine how they would decorate with their own personal items.

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30 inspiring curb appeal ideas to make a lasting first impression

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A smooth, freshly sealed driveway or decorative stone edging can give an instant lift, signaling that the home is well-cared for. Install decorative pavers or bricks (Cost: $$$ ) Pavers or bricks add texture and style to pathways and driveways, creating a custom look that enhances the property’s overall curb appeal.

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Virtual staging: The best apps for 2025 + mind-blowing AI picks

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Our team of agents, brokers and marketing pros thoroughly tested each app to vet their image quality, features, ease of use and pricing. Once uploaded, we used the available tools in each app to remove the furniture from the photo and virtually stage it using the luxury decor setting or its nearest equivalent.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

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This is evident when you ask any highly successful agent where they find their clients. That’s wonderful and something to be admired, yet I’ve had many agents who are earlier in their careers ask me HOW these agents built this referral machine. Asking for referrals can be intimidating for some agents and it can feel sales-y.

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The best real estate closing gifts for 2025

Housing Wire

If you’re unsure of their taste in decor, order them a curated charcuterie box from Boarderie. It blends easily with any decor and is practical and functional. Plus, this is a pretty neutral piece of home decor, increasing the likelihood that the client will hang it in their home. Its really the thought that counts.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

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And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.

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14 spooktacular Halloween real estate marketing ideas

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These Halloween real estate marketing ideas can be used by individual real estate agents, teams and even brokerages. Every agent invites their friends and clients, and you can host it right in your office’s parking lot. And don’t be afraid to be a little cheesy or corny — keep it light and playful! Host a fun face-painting party.