Prep sellers for pre-listing process Preparing a home for listing involves a number of steps. Be ready to answer common seller questions about the process by sharing NAR's latest Consumer Guide, which covers pre-sale inspections, repairs, cosmetic updates and staging. Get all of the guides, which are also available in Spanish, at facts.realtor.
Best Practices in Sales & Marketing
How to start creating a safety plan for your business A safety plan is as crucial to your success as a business plan. What are the fundamentals of creating safety protocols you can follow consistently in your business? There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Listen to the "Drive With NAR" podcast as two real estate professionals discuss how they develop and maintain an effective safety plan. Learn strategies, tools and resources for personal safety and emergency preparedness to ensure your business operates securely. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine/Drive With NAR (1/21)
Strategies for overcoming personal growth challenges Anthony Iannarino outlines ten strategies for overcoming personal growth challenges and achieving lasting success, with key strategies such as maintaining commitment for at least 60 days, prioritizing preparation and using visualization to stay motivated. Breaking goals into manageable milestones, seeking expert mentors and monitoring progress are also emphasized. Full Story: The Sales Blog (1/27)
Why scenario planning is better than trend-chasing Truth Consulting's Matilda Andersson says that brands should focus on scenario planning rather than chasing fleeting trends. While trend reports have proliferated, brands have struggled to adapt to rapid changes such as pandemics and geopolitical shifts. Scenario planning, which involves imagining multiple futures, can help brands prepare for unpredictable events and create opportunities, Andersson writes. Full Story: The Drum (free registration) (1/28)
Real Estate Trends
Will Congress extend Trump's tax cuts? Lawmakers and housing group leaders came together at NAR's Policy Forum to discuss how tax reform can continue to elevate homeownership in America. They called for extending provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which NAR supports, but had differing views on how and when an agreement on Capitol Hill would be reached. Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (1/29)
Designers share tips for updating bedrooms Interior designers offer tips for updating outdated bedrooms such as replacing matching furniture sets with a mix of pieces, opting for high-quality bedding separates instead of bed-in-a-bag sets and lightening dark wood furniture. Other suggestions include ensuring window treatments are hung properly, adding creative wall decor and incorporating bold wallpaper or paint. Full Story: Real Simple (1/28)
Dallas, Miami could be leading cities for CRE investment Several cities are positioned to attract significant commercial real estate investment this year, with Dallas and Miami leading the pack, according to CBRE. "Interestingly, investors are more optimistic about their own prospects compared with the broader market outlook, viewing the ongoing reset in pricing as a key opportunity to secure a first-mover advantage as the recovery gains momentum," CBRE's Kevin Aussef said. Full Story: GlobeSt (free registration) (1/28),Connect CRE (1/27)
Amazon Echo Show 8 smart-home device. (Bloomberg/Getty Images)
ZDNet has highlighted a selection of top smart-home devices, emphasizing the ease of creating a smart home with affordable and easy-to-install gadgets. The Amazon Echo Show 8 is noted as the best overall device for its versatility as a smart display and speaker with Alexa integration. Other top picks include the Philips Hue Starter Kit for smart lighting and the Nest Learning Thermostat for energy efficiency. Full Story: ZDNet (1/28)
Fair & Equitable Housing
Pittsburgh planners support citywide inclusionary zoning The Pittsburgh Planning Commission has endorsed Mayor Ed Gainey's proposal to expand inclusionary zoning citywide to boost affordable housing. The plan includes affordable housing requirements for developments with 20 or more units along with incentives such as tax breaks and relaxed parking requirements. Full Story: Trib Total Media (Tarentum, Pa.) (1/29)
Legislation & Regulation
White House halts federal grants for spending review A funding freeze for federal grants and loans could impact trillions of dollars, including pausing spending on awarded but unused grants as the Trump administration mandates a review to ensure compliance with executive orders. Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and top Democrats on appropriations committees, argue the move may violate Congress's authority and disrupt key programs in health care research, education, Medicaid, and disaster assistance. Full Story: The Associated Press (1/29)
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