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RealTrends launches real estate agent and team city rankings

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Understanding that real estate housing markets are hyperlocal, the RealTrends Verified City Rankings represent the newest evolution of RealTrends agent and team rankings. reflecting the importance of localized expertise in today’s evolving market. Find out which agents and teams ranked highest in your city here.

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FCC says new rules for robocall and text opt-outs will take effect in April 2025

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The new guidelines are designed to make it easier for consumers to revoke consent for unwanted robocalls and texts. Congress must pass the NDAA each year, since it refers to laws that specify the annual budget for the U.S. Department of Defense.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

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That can include being a housing market expert and advising clients on the best times to list or buy a home; having referrals handy for inspections, repairs, staging and photography; understanding the mortgage origination process; and more. Also top of the list, agents are marketers. We’ve outlined the main types below.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

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The receiving agent becomes the buyer or seller’s primary point of contact and representative, and the referring agent receives a referral fee if a transaction closes. Instead of giving up the business, the referring agent introduces the potential client to another real estate agent who is better positioned to help them.

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Real estate postcards: The best ideas, examples and producers for 2025

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Believe it or not, good old-fashioned postcards are still one of the most effective real estate marketing strategies. Even though most agents focus their marketing efforts online, people start thinking about finding a real estate agent well before they hit ENTER on their first Google search. But where do you start?

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Is there a housing inventory ‘silver tsunami?’ Not where it’s needed

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The second is in reference to housing inventory. But new data from Zillow appears to suggest that while there may be some semblance of truth to the second theory, places where inventory is reentering the market is not where it needs to be in order to adequately address the U.S. housing shortage.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

Housing Wire

In this article, we’ve gathered 30 real estate text message scripts designed to help you connect with leads, nurture relationships, and get more deals to the closing table this coming year. I’d love to provide a free market analysis to show you what your home is worth! Let’s chat about how I can help you take advantage of this market!