A Google subsidiary is trying to shore up scam-spotting savvy.

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January 23, 2019

Today’s News

 

Can You Spot Phishing Emails? New Quiz Builds Skills

A Google subsidiary has rolled out a quiz to test internet users’ knowledge of the signs of fraudulent emails. Are you savvy enough to catch them?


NAR: Real Estate Pros Get Big Win in Tax Qualified Business Income Rule

NAR calls a recent ruling from the Treasury Department and the IRS on the new 20 percent deduction on qualified business income a “significant victory” for real estate.


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CNBC Turns to NAR for Answers on December Sales Slump

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun offers an authoritative voice on why home buyers retreated from the real estate market.

Mortgage, Rental Aid Arrives for Unpaid Federal Workers

Share this information with your clients who have been affected by the partial government shutdown.

Transactions Made Easier Take advantage of your NAR Transaction Management Benefit and simplify your entire workflow with the nation’s most-used digital real estate transaction management platform.

Do You Know a Good Neighbor?

NAR is seeking nominations for the 2019 Good Neighbor Awards, which honors REALTORS® who have gone above and beyond to support charitable causes.

Are Entire Build-to-Rent Communities Coming?

Investors believe new-home construction may be key to growing their single-family rental portfolios.

Do you volunteer in your community? NAR can help with mentoring and grant money to support the work you do for a nonprofit. Apply for the Volunteering Works program by Feb. 28.

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U.S. Capitol building with Government Shutdown sign in front of it

Why You Aren’t Feeling the Shutdown

Most housing markets aren’t yet feeling the effects, but that may change if the partial closure of the federal government—now the longest in U.S. history—starts to affect mortgage applications and leads to delinquencies. Watch a breakdown of what you need to know right now.


Needs versus wants on a scale

Survey Clients About Their Wants and Needs

Whether you’re collecting client feedback, trying to learn more about your market, or seeking a deeper understanding of prospective buyers and sellers, surveys and questionnaires are a great method to gain insight. Learn how to use them to increase retention rates and grow your client base.


Broker-owner Ray Ellen shoots a video property tour.

Should Your Marketing Feature Your Clients?

Whether you’re selling a property or promoting your skills as a real estate professional, you need to convey a message that resonates with consumers. Your customers may have the most convincing words to persuade other buyers and sellers to work with you.


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