From the desk of 2018 CRS President Gary Williams First, let me start with this: Thank you! Thank you to everyone in the RRC family for all you do for the Council, the designation, and your ongoing support for staff and the 2018 leadership team. You make me look good. My motto has always been […]
REALTORS® in markets across the country are seeing increased interest in condo living By Andrew Conner Although it took longer for condo sales to rebound after the recession when compared to sales of single-family homes (SFH), in the past few years many markets across the country have seen sales improve. According to the National Association […]
Peer-to-Peer: Zanthia Hastings, Charlotte, North Carolina How did you get into real estate and what is your current role? Initially I was a stay-at-home mom, and my uncle urged me to get into real estate. I was surprised how quickly things took off. I love this business! I was a single agent for 13 years, […]
Rock around the clock with these these techniques to stay in touch with clients and prospects By Michael Chazin A REALTOR’s® quest for greater productivity can be understood in terms of achieving harmony in your life and your business, says Mark Given, of Mark Given Seminars, Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and an RRC Certified Instructor. […]
How blockchain technology could revolutionize the real estate business model By Megan Craig With Bitcoin making headlines, a new word has entered the business lexicon: “blockchain.” Much like the internet two decades ago, blockchain is a relatively new technology with seemingly endless possible applications. But outside the techie world, people have a limited understanding of […]
Owning a niche promotes your brand, strengthens your credibility and generates quality leads By Donna Shryer Everyone’s buzzing about the benefits of a niche. And though it’s true that REALTORS® who set themselves apart from the competition typically enjoy more profitable careers, owning a niche takes more than claiming a specialty. It’s essential that you […]
CRSs who know how to navigate through low-inventory markets can turn minimal supply into maximum returns By Matt Alderton Because of its elevation—5,280 feet above sea level—people call Denver the “Mile High City.” Its altitude isn’t the only thing that’s high, however. Home prices also are steep, having increased 44.3 percent since the Great Recession, […]
Want success? Here’s how to drive leads for just a few dollars. By Eric Schoeniger Home sales have been increasing for a decade, with 5.78 million expected to turn over this year. But there are 2.4 million active real estate licenses. So roughly speaking, in 2018 there will be an average of 2.5 sales per […]