National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine

March 31, 2017

Today's Headlines

Borrowers got some relief with mortgage rates for the second straight week.

Improve Customer Service on Social Media

Step up your client outreach through your social media business pages with these five tips from customer service expert Shep Hyken.

Bedroom Designs That Buyers Loathe

You may actually scare off some home shoppers with certain bedroom dcor. Design experts weigh in on things to avoid when selling.

Do you make a big impact on your community through volunteer work? Apply to win $10,000 and national publicity for your cause.

Communities Tackle 'Light Pollution'

About 99 percent of people living in the U.S. and Europe live under "light-polluted" skies. Preserving the night sky has become a greater focus of some developers.

Strong Building Activity Tests Agents

Are you having trouble convincing buyers to consider existing properties when builders are briskly turning out new homes a short distance away? Here are some ways you can generate interest in properties that aren't brand new.

Bankrate.com Names the 10 Best Places to Retire

Which cities offer the most bang for your buck in your Golden Years? Bankrate.com releases its list of prime retirement locales.

Did Contingencies Almost Kill Your Sale?

When you're working with sellers and a buyer's contingency demands are threatening your client's best interests, how do you overcome these challenges? We want to talk to listing agents who have been in this situation for an upcoming article in the July/August issue of REALTOR® Magazine. Email writer John Frank at johnnfrank@gmail.com to share your story.

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