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NAR: 31% of Realtors say they feel unsafe at open houses

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Real estate agent safety has been a concern for years, as the job requires showing empty homes or homes occupied by others, and meeting new people, often alone. Just this week, NAR reported that a real estate agent in Draper, Utah, was showing what she thought was a vacant house for sale to a potential buyer.

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Open house power up: A realtor’s guide

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Open houses are still a fundamental pillar of the business. NAR reports that 53% of home buyers visit open houses. So more than half of the buyers out there shopping, at some point in their search, will be visiting open houses. You may wonder, can weekdays be a good time to hold an open house?

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Digital open house sign-in solutions agents swear by for lead generation

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The real estate market is constantly shifting, and today’s market calls for agents to return to the more tried-and-true marketing strategies. Open houses remain one of the best ways to showcase a property and connect with potential buyers. A solid open house sign-in sheet strategy can turn your guests into serious leads.

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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

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Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). Market homes to market yourself Ideally, your open house should showcase a property with a lot of natural foot traffic in your desired farm area.

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Real estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

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From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, these 21 agents and influencers bring the best of the industry right to your phone. Whether you’re an agent, a real estate investor or just love stunning homes, these real estate Instagram accounts are a must-follow.

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Real estate agents absolutely worth it, new consumer survey says

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Nearly three quarters of recent American home sellers said in a Clever survey that using a traditional real estate agent is the best way to sell. Of the 73% who said they preferred using agents, 67% believe traditional real estate agents are still the best option and 6% favor discount agents.

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How to get listings in real estate: 11 proven strategies for 2024

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Listings are the life-blood of all successful real estate businesses, but making the leap from working primarily with buyers to working with sellers can be a challenge for many agents early in their careers. Don’t: Talk about real estate in every conversation. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.