A decade after some of real estate’s biggest names launched agent reviews, testimonials are gathering dust on portals, agent websites, and dormant social media profiles. Even the agents who continue to collect and publish reviews are left wondering: Do these reviews matter?
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When Fred Eppinger assumed the role of CEO at Stewart Title just over a year ago, he had a unique situation on his hands. “We were essentially a 127-year old startup,” he said.
The traditional appraisal process is based on a tried and true methodology that has withstood the test of time. But in recent years, data and technology has been changing the way valuations are performed, validated, and delivered. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated change at an unprecedented pace.
As the world continues to grapple with the realities of racism and injustice brought most recently to the national spotlight by the murder of George Floyd, many in the real estate industry are looking inward and acknowledging that there is work to be done to heal and support our communities, while best representing our industry.
Luxury real estate is already a highly competitive space, yet today’s markets are increasingly represented by a small number of brands, brokerages, and top-producing teams. For companies that want to compete in the top tier and expand their presence, recruiting and retaining the right agents is essential to success.
It might not come as a surprise that a lot of agents still experience an intense fear of rejection, which might stop them from prospecting and attracting new business. But why is that? And how can they learn failure resilience?
From having recurring business to fostering industry connections, working with real estate investors has its perks. If you’re an agent, here are some tried-and-true ways for landing them as clients.
According to Down Payment Resource’s latest report, 81 percent of down payment assistance programs in Q3 still had funding for homebuyers.
Robert Reffkin said Compass doesn’t need to go public to raise capital as revenues soar — but the company will be ready when the time comes.
The home is LEED-certified, energy-efficient and boasts ocean views from nearly every room.