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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
January 03, 2018
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Hone These Essential Business Skills in 2018
Most successful business owners share these key abilities. Here are ten ways you can improve your performance in each area in the coming year.
Climate Change Fears Make Elevations Count
In coastal areas, some worry “climate gentrification” will mean neighborhoods on higher ground become unaffordable.
Why Is Everyone Moving to Idaho?
The Gem State attracted more new residents in 2017 than any other in the country. Learn what other areas are seeing similar growth.
Broker Summit Registration Opens Jan. 8
Registration opens Jan. 8 for NAR’s premier broker event. The 2018 REALTOR® Broker Summit will be held April 4-5 in Nashville, TN. Attendees will learn from and collaborate with industry experts, tech entrepreneurs and top brokers to position their brokerage for success. The 2018 program can be viewed online now.
Wealth Surge Boosts Second-Home Market
Learn which popular vacation spots around the country are benefiting most from this trend.
Use These Categories to Find Your Niche
Carving out a specialty for your business takes a fair amount of thought and reflection, if you do it right. Here are three considerations.
What Qualifies as ‘House Poor’?
Just because your clients are approved for a mortgage of a certain amount doesn't mean it will work for their budgets. Make sure you and your buyers understand what this means in real numbers.
7 Habits to Boost Business in 2018
No doubt you’ve thought long and hard about your goals for the new year. But are they SMART goals? In order to realize them, you’ll have to get into a healthy business routine. Here are seven habits to practice every day.
Volunteering Works selects REALTORS who volunteer in the community to win expert mentoring and seed grants to expand their charitable work. Apply by Feb. 28
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‘Guess the List Price’: Contests Clients Will Love
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