Views Vary When It Comes to the Gender Gap in Women’s Leadership
Discussions of gender diversity in the workplace, especially in top executive positions and boards, have become a more prominent public concern; however, the advancement of women in these levels has been slow. Gender discrimination and unconscious biases are still obstacles women professionals must face when attempting to climb the corporate ladder. This is especially true […]
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Watch the RPR® ‘Wow’ Moments Video!
(NAR PULSE)—Realtors Property Resource®’s (RPR®) new video commercial, “Wow Moments: Thank You” was inspired by REALTOR® success stories and relationships. Watch the video here! Get a Deal From Dell Power your business with the latest technology from Dell. Enjoy savings on home and business-class products for all your personal and professional computing needs. NAR members […]
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Why NAHREP Is Worth My 4-Hour Drive
As I’m returning from my annual trip to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) conference, I feel very fortunate to be part of this amazing organization. I also reflect back on how I was introduced to NAHREP three years ago through the RE/MAX network. There was an educational and networking event at the Pepsi Center in […]
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Existing-Home Sales Stumble 2.2 Percent
Existing-home sales in September stumbled, but improved over the previous year, according to the latest National Association of REALTORS® report. Last month’s sales totaled 5.38 million, down 2.2 percent month-over-month, but up 3.9 percent year-over-year. The amount of existing for-sale homes in September totaled 1.83 million—barely a budge from the month prior, and a 2.7 […]
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Zillow: Inventory Popped Up, Then Vanished
In the earlier part of 2019, there were indicators inventory resurfaced. Now, after the hot house-hunting season, listings remain scarce, according to Zillow’s latest Real Estate Market Report. For the five months between September 2018 and February 2019, inventory started to tick up, after declining for nearly four straight years, according to data from Zillow. […]
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‘My Sharona’ Muse to MySharona.Realtor
Meet the woman who tied her famous name to her real estate domain. Learn how to own your online brand, too. When a song written about you reaches No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is synonymous with pop culture, you use it in your business marketing. After all, it was Sharona Alperin’s first […]
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Locations Close to Public Transit Boost Residential, Commercial Real Estate Values
Neighborhoods located within a half-mile of public transit services outperformed those in areas farther from public transit based on a number of factors, according to a recent report by the American Public Transportation Association and the National Association of REALTORS®. “The Real Estate Mantra – Locate Near Public Transportation” highlighted the critical role public transportation plays in […]
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Hitting 100 Agents, One Referral at a Time
In the following interview, Vickye Vasser, broker/owner of HomeSmart Realty South in New Orleans, La., discusses her growth path, and how her agents help her succeed. Region Served: New Orleans, La. Years in Real Estate: 25 Number of Offices: 2 Number of Agents: 100 I understand you have a legal background. Has this benefitted your […]
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A Chance to Help Is a Gift in Itself
Note: A few weeks ago (at press time), I had an experience I won’t ever forget, and I posted about it on social media. The response from the real estate community has been overwhelming and humbling. It reminded me what type of individuals we have in our space—kind, caring, empathetic and always ready to help. […]
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Green Principles Being Baked Into Every Aspect of Real Estate as the Tide Continues to Turn
Introducing the 2019 EverGreen Award Winners The Green REsource Council’s EverGreen Award, presented at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) annual convention, honors those real estate professionals who have dedicated themselves to sustainable business practices and a green life- and workstyle. In addition to possessing NAR’s Green Designation, EverGreen Award winners are recognized for performing […]
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