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January 22, 2019

Today’s News

 

Utah Agent’s Homicide Highlights Property Management Risks

David Stokoe, a real estate professional in Salt Lake City, was shot and killed Thursday while reportedly evicting tenants from a building he owned.


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Existing-Home Sales Plunge 6.4%, Mortgage Rates Blamed

But a turnaround in home sales is likely for the spring season. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.


A Solution to the Homebuilding Labor Shortage? A Robot

An Australia-based engineering firm has created a robot that is capable of building a standard brick home in one to three days. See it in action.


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Brokerage Offers ‘Lock & Shop’ to Calm Buyers’ Rate Nerves

This real estate company is hoping to help ease home shoppers’ anxiety over rising interest rates while they house hunt.


7 Fastest-Growing Retirement Havens

A surge in retirees is coming, but where will they choose to live?


Do you volunteer in your community? NAR can help with mentoring and grant money to support the work you do for a nonprofit. Apply for the Volunteering Works program by Feb. 28.

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U.S. Capitol building with Government Shutdown sign in front of it

Why You Aren’t Feeling the Shutdown

Most housing markets aren’t yet feeling the effects, but that may change if the partial closure of the federal government—now the longest in U.S. history—starts to affect mortgage applications and leads to delinquencies. Watch a breakdown of what you need to know right now.


Needs versus wants on a scale

Survey Clients About Their Wants and Needs

Whether you’re collecting client feedback, trying to learn more about your market, or seeking a deeper understanding of prospective buyers and sellers, surveys and questionnaires are a great method to gain insight. Learn how to use them to increase retention rates and grow your client base.


Broker-owner Ray Ellen shoots a video property tour.

Should Your Marketing Feature Your Clients?

Whether you’re selling a property or promoting your skills as a real estate professional, you need to convey a message that resonates with consumers. Your customers may have the most convincing words to persuade other buyers and sellers to work with you.


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