Some sellers may be listening in during property tours. View email in a browser.
National Association of REALTORS(R) - REALTOR(R) Magazine
March 16, 2018
Today's Headlines
Are You Being Spied On During Showings?
Watch what you and your clients say when touring a home because some sellers are listening in via surveillance cameras.
Help One Finalist Become a 30 Under 30
Web Choice Award voting is open now through noon CDT on Friday, March 23. Log in and “like” your favorite candidate to cast your vote.
ADVERTISEMENT
Are You Ready To Earn 10x More Than Other Agents? Join twelve of the nation's top-producing agents and learn how they generate an abundance of leads, listings, and sales. Register today and get a free copy of "25 Sure-Fire Lead Generators", your guide to no-cost buyer & seller leads & our new “Daily Success Game” productivity app. FREE TRAINING EVENT: FIRST 500 AGENTS ONLY >>
Mortgage Rates Post First Decline of 2018
Borrowers finally get some relief on loan costs after nine consecutive weeks of rate increases.
NAR members, you've already lucked out with Premier VIP Savings from Lenovo! Receive up to 43% off select Lenovo technologies and accessories and save some green! Lenovo is a proud partner in NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program.
Closings Smoother When Loan Officers Present
Your clients may want to request a loan officer to be there on closing day. It may make for a better settlement, a new study shows.
How to Lower Utility Costs for Any Home
Tell your clients that making these four small energy-efficient upgrades can save big money.
NAR Member Benefit: Delivered Through zipLogix™ Technology includes the transaction management system zipTMS™, electronic forms software zipForm® Plus, unlimited document storage with zipVault® and the NAR library of REALTOR® Forms & Templates.
Homeowners Keep Getting Richer and Richer
Owners have gained more than $15,000 in home equity in the past year—the highest growth in four years, shows a new report.
When Does Photoshopping Go Too Far?
The ability to alter and retouch listing photos is both a blessing and a curse. Learn when enhancements are appropriate and make your property pop and when they cross the line and mislead buyers.
Do you make a big impact on your community through volunteer work? Apply to win $10,000 and national publicity for your cause.
We Recommend
SPONSORED CONTENT
Spring Survival Guide for Buyer’s Agents
The Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council offers tips on how real estate pros can prepare for the upcoming buying season through its ABR® designation.
Smart-Home Tech Brings New Cyber Risks
Whether homeowners add technology to their existing residence or inherit devices as part of a property sale, they should consider the vulnerability of the home’s network. Help them be on the lookout for these issues.
Overcome Misconceptions About AVMs
Some sellers base their list price on inaccurate online home valuation tools. Learn from one agent how to convince clients to trust your professional insights over the internet.