“Existing home sales have been fairly strong in recent months,” said KAR president, Steve LaRue with McGrew Real Estate in Lawrence. “If it were not for the slowdown in new home sales, total home sales across the state would be up for the … [Read more...]
Don’t Overlook This Detail When Planning Your Next Open House
The smell of cookies wafts through the air and bottled water is waiting for the guests. It’s going to be a perfect open house! However, left on the bathroom sink, hidden behind the medicine cabinet door, or neatly tucked away in a closet may be a … [Read more...]
8 Ways To Manage Yourself During Stressful, Busy Times | REAL Trends
Workplace stress is a reality. But how leaders manage themselves in the middle of the storm is everything. These insights can help leaders—from CEOs to middle managers—successfully navigate the stressors of the modern work environment. There’s … [Read more...]
Real Estate Industry Faces New Telemarketing Class Actions | REAL Trends
A recent slew of class action lawsuits may impact real estate telemarketing. Real estate brokerage firms should be aware of a recent wave of class-action lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which restricts unwanted … [Read more...]
The State Of The iBuyer Footprint | REAL Trends
The landscape of real estate today looks increasingly diversified as new, tech-driven companies are entering the market and offering additional services to home sellers and buyers. Now, there are multiple real estate tech players—some similar, some … [Read more...]
Top Questions from the Legal Hotline – October 2019
Legal Hotline Attorney, Vern Jarboe, answers this quarter’s most asked legal questions. Access live legal help and get answers to your transaction questions through the Legal Hotline. Subscribe today! Contract Form from Lawyer Prepared … [Read more...]
Enhancing Photos And Virtual Staging: Know The Rules
Article provided by the Tech Helpline Did you know that enhancing a listing photo could be a violation of your local MLS rules? It could be if you run afoul of your local MLS guidelines. There’s another catch: the rules surrounding enhancing … [Read more...]
Five Elements Of A Great Business Plan | REAL Trends
Help your sales associate finish the year strong and start 2020 on a high note by helping them create an effective business plan. Want your sales associates to finish the year strong and carry momentum into next year? A well-executed business … [Read more...]
How Southeast Kansas Association of REALTORS® and a Placemaking Grant helped transform Independence
Celebration Park sits on an active corner in the city of Independence. Centrally located, it’s the center spot for all parades, near a major highway, and across from Memorial Hall where several community events are held. Once a vacant convenience … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month. The security of you and your client’s information is important. To help you with this, please check out these resources that will help you in keeping you and your business … [Read more...]