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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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This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness about real estate wire fraud

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Over the last decade, real estate transactions have increasingly become a prime target for cybercrime. With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it is important that the real estate industry and consumers speak up and spread the word about how to prevent these real estate cybercrimes.

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Real estate investors purchased 16% of homes in Q3 2024

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The Seattle-based brokerage found that real estate investor purchases dropped by 2.3% According to Redfin, an investor is “any institution or business that purchases residential real estate,” which includes both institutional and mom-and-pop investors. As the U.S. Investors purchased $38.8

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

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Whether you’re looking to start a career in real estate, already have one or are involved in real estate transactions, you may find yourself wondering about industry terminology and job titles. So, let’s start with the basics: What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? Summary What is a real estate agent?

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William Raveis acquires Nantucket-based Jordan Real Estate

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Leading real estate brokerage William Raveis is making another game-changing acquisition before the new year. This week, the firm announced the acquisition of Nantucket, Massachussetts -based brokerage Jordan Real Estate (JRE). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Opinion: How real estate will come back stronger

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The latest tumult in real estate feels like our world has been turned upside down yet again. I often tell my agents we are the Swiss army knife of real estate since we have so many different skills. There have always been massive shifts in real estate , and we have always responded and adapted in ways that strengthen us.