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National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
April 11, 2017
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Are Your Buyers Getting Frustrated Yet?
This spring home shoppers have a major gripe: There aren't enough homes for-sale.
NAR: Vacation Sales Plunge, Investors Rise
Vacation sales plunged 22 percent year-over-year as vacation homes become more difficult to find and less affordable. Meanwhile, investment home sales are faring much better. Read more from NAR's 2017 Vacation and Investment Home Survey.
Selling a Tenant-Occupied Property
If you have a client looking to sell his or her rental property, walk them through these three scenarios to get a lessee-occupied home sold properly.
Perfect for moving from open house to the open road, Jeep Grand Cherokee is equal parts versatile and comfortable. Whether your next showing takes you far off the beaten path or just down main street, this award-winning SUV is well-suited for all kinds of exploration. REALTORS® see how you can redeem your $500 cash allowance at NAR.realtor/RealtorBenefits/FCA.
Use That Tax Refund for A Down Payment
The average tax refund could help set a potential home buyer on their way to saving up for a down payment.
The Keys to a Great Domain Name
Your website URL is key to your brand identity. Here are a few tips to make sure you're using it wisely.
10 States Investing the Most in Commercial
"The importance of commercial development to the U.S. economy is well established, and the industry's growth is critical to creating new jobs, improving infrastructure, and creating places to work, shop, and play," says the NAIOP Research Foundation CEO.
 
WATCH: Bathroom Staging for a Faster Sale
If suited with the proper fixtures and accents, the bathroom can make as big an impression as the kitchen or living room. In this episode of Fundamentals From the Field, home staging expert Tori Toth provides simple tips for making the bathroom a stronger selling point.
Learn about specific tools for implementing safety protocols across your real estate business during a free NAR REALTOR® Safety Program webinar. Join us on April 26 at 1 pm CDT.
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A Guide to Common Animal Intruders
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