| How to Triumph in a Bidding War |
| With a record low number of listings this spring, more buyers may be finding themselves in a bidding war. Here’s how to win. |
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| Beware of ‘Annual Report’ Email Scam |
| Another suspicious email is being deployed to REALTORS®, this time referencing the National Association of REALTORS®’ annual report. It follows an incident earlier this week in which a scam email was sent to some members, purportedly from “REALTOR® Party via DocuSign.” The subject line of the latest email reads: “ANNUAL REPORT TO ALL MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTOR (NAR).” The sender’s email address is presiidentceo(at)usa.com. NAR leaders warn recipients not to click on any links in the email, and they note that official association emails will only come from a realtors.org or realtor.org address. Such emails also will include proper branding, messaging, contact information, and opt-out provisions. NAR says it has reached out to its domain provider to report this issue. |
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| Show Off a Home’s Outdoor Space |
| Homeowners care about the entertainment value a backyard offers, and they’re devoting money to sprucing these spaces up. |
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| Brokerage Sues Competitor Over Sales Figures |
| @Properties, based in Chicago, is accusing Baird & Warner Real Estate of exaggerating its 2017 sales volume in advertising materials to consumers, according to a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court. |
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| Agent Goes Viral With Bobcat vs. Rattlesnake Video |
| It was just your standard day out with clients showing properties when real estate pro Laura Lucky and her clients stumbled on a Wild West sight. Lucky’s video now has nearly 1 million views. |
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| Owners, Appraisers Mostly Agree on Home Values |
| Homeowners in many markets are getting a strongly realistic view of home prices in their markets. |
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| How to Mask—or Kill—Home Odors |
| Pets, cigarette smoke, and garbage are just a few of the commonplace smells in listings that offend potential buyers. Try these tricks for erasing each specific type of stench. |
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| Staying Mum on Multiple Offers |
| You may think sellers and listing agents should disclose other offers, but they might have good reasons for not being transparent about a bidding war. |
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| Put Bullies in Your Rearview Mirror |
| Is a difficult colleague or client out to crush your confidence or damage your business? Here are ways to ward off people who wreak havoc and create divisiveness. |
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| How New Agents Build an Online Brand |
| Rookies may be under the impression that they can’t build a business presence until they’ve completed a successful deal, but that’s simply not true. |
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