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MarketingMobileprofilereal estateSelectSEOTech & GadgetsTechnologytom ferry
January 8, 2015

Tom Ferry: ‘When hands go up, I feel like we’re winning’

Age: 44 Job title: Co-owner and CEO, Tom Ferry – Your Coach Location: Irvine, CA Hours per week spent on social media: 14 hours plus team support Social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Target demographic: Real estate professionals Average number of posts per day: One to three, depending on the channel…
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Agent adviceBuyers & SellersleadsMarkets & Economyportalsreal estateSelectTechnologythird-party websites
January 8, 2015

Are you thriving or suffering due to third-party websites?

If you work in real estate, you have likely heard or spoken this sentence: “Zillow is killing the industry.” Well, here’s a controversial opinion: In spite of the prevailing opinion, our industry is actually thriving in the age of consumer-driven, third-party real estate websites — and I can prove it. According to…
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listhublisting syndicationMLS & Associationsrealtor.comSelecttruliaZillow
January 7, 2015

Portals seek national standards for listing syndication

More and more multiple listing services are signing direct agreements with third-party listing portals such as Zillow and Trulia, but the terms of these agreements — and the technology behind them — are often less than ideal. That’s according to Clareity Consulting, a real estate consulting firm that along with…
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fhafha insurance premiumsFreddie MacMMImortgagemutual mortgage insurance fundNARobamapresident obamaSelectThe National Association of Realtors
January 7, 2015

FHA slashing mortgage insurance premiums by $900 a year

After raising them six times during the housing bust, the Obama administration is reversing course and rolling back mortgage insurance premiums charged by the Federal Housing Administration by enough to save homeowners an average of $900 a year. In a move expected to bring 250,000 first-time homebuyers into the market,…
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Buyers & SellersInternationalmarketMarkets & Economyonlineportalreal estateRohit RaghavSelect
January 7, 2015

Indian portals must focus on consumers

The trickle of investments into Indian online real estate space has become a flood over the past few quarters, with significant money pouring in from Softbank Group, News Corp, NEA, Tiger Global and others. Flush with investment dollars, the leading online real estate players are trying to do everything possible to attract…
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Leigh BrownMLSNAROpinionreal estateRegulationsSelect
January 7, 2015

Why NAR is important to me

One of these days, I’ll learn to leave all of the Facebook groups that time-suck and energy-suck me to pieces. That’s a New Year’s resolution for you. But there are some groups that are so valuable and integral to what I do that I’m going to stay loyal to them,…
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economyMarkets & EconomymortgageSelect
January 7, 2015

We’re feeling better about the economy, but not necessarily ready to buy

The most detailed survey of consumer attitudes about housing finds that while Americans are more optimistic about the economy, many are still wary of making a big financial commitment like a home purchase. The share of consumers participating in Fannie Mae’s December 2014 National Housing Survey who say they would…
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Agent adviceLorelei Taylorreal estateSelect
January 7, 2015

How to spread hate and discontent through social media

Using social media is a great way to build relationships with current and potential clients. Using social media is also a great way to insult and alienate those with whom you work or would like to work. And you might not even realize you are doing that! Recently, a title…
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January 7, 2015

FAA clears first real estate agent to use drone for property photography

The Federal Aviation Administration authorized a real estate agent to capture photography of listings with a drone for the first time Tuesday, offering a glimmer of hope to those seeking to use drones to market properties without facing potential penalties from the regulatory agency. The exemption authorizes Douglas Trudeau of Tucson, Arizona-based…
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