Homeowners insurance: A primer for consumers | 9 ways brokers can foster a sense of stability for agents | Focus on personal connections instead of digital tools
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Homeowners insurance: A primer for consumers Help home buyers understand how to protect their most valuable asset by sharing NAR's latest Consumer Guide with your clients. The one-page resource explains what homeowners insurance covers and when it's required, the factors affecting cost, and how reimbursement works in the event of a loss. Download all of NAR's Consumer Guides, including Spanish versions, at facts.realtor.
Best Practices in Sales & Marketing
9 ways brokers can foster a sense of stability for agents Change is a constant—especially in the real estate industry. That's why brokers are so important. With the terrain constantly shifting, agents need the reassurance of leaders who've seen it all and came out ahead. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (12/26)
Focus on personal connections instead of digital tools The reshaping of relationships by modern technology is examined by Anthony Iannarino, who discusses how the convenience of digital communication tools often comes at the cost of meaningful, real-time interactions. Iannarino stresses the need for leaders to recognize the value of face-to-face communication and to cultivate environments where relationships can thrive, despite the pervasive influence of technology. Full Story: The Sales Blog (1/6)
David Brock emphasizes the importance of salespeople shifting their focus from pitching solutions to helping customers navigate their problem definition and change processes. Brock writes that waiting for customers to initiate engagement often results in missed opportunities, as customers may never reach the solution selection stage. Full Story: Partners in Excellence Blog (1/6)
Real Estate Trends
How to upgrade a home's Wi-Fi network If you're a smart home enthusiast, you've probably had the realization that your generic, user-provided Wi-Fi isn't going to cut it. Here's a technology expert's essential guide to improving connectivity at home. Full Story: National Association of REALTORS® (12/19)
Home buyers examining properties' climate-risk scores Home buyers are increasingly considering climate risks when purchasing properties, with Zillow, Redfin and other real estate platforms now incorporating climate-risk estimates into their listings. These scores, provided by First Street, assess a property's likelihood of experiencing damage from perils such as flood, fire and wind in the coming 30 years. Research indicates that the scores can influence property values and buyer behavior. Full Story: Barron's (1/7)
Technology & Innovations
Smart home tech major force at CES Smart home technologies powered by AI are expected to be a major presence at this year's CES event in Las Vegas. Hundreds of companies will showcase new products at this market. Full Story: MSN/Deutsche Presse-Agentur (1/8)
Smart bird feeders attract new enthusiasts Smart bird feeders equipped with cameras are increasing interest in bird-watching as a hobby. Smart feeders allow users to capture detailed photos and videos of backyard birds, making bird-watching accessible and engaging for both new and seasoned enthusiasts. Full Story: ABC News/The Associated Press (1/7)
Business Wellness
Why this CEO leads with empowerment and accountability A project early in his career showed Andrew Young, CEO of Conjugate Group, the power of strategic staffing that shaped his approach to leadership "by emphasizing strategic over tactical decision-making." Young says he leads with accountability and empowerment as his goals, which means fostering "a culture of transparency and continuous feedback, which I believe drives innovation and dedication across the organization." Full Story: CEOWorld Magazine (1/7)
Fair & Equitable Housing
Westchester, N.Y., funds affordable housing Westchester County, N.Y., has created the Land Acquisition Act, authorizing $10 million in funding for affordable housing in White Plains. The project, led by WBP Development, will create 108 affordable condominiums and involves significant infrastructure improvements totaling $78.37 million. Full Story: Westfair Communications (White Plains, N.Y.) (1/7)
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