Free Safety Webinar September 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm CDT Instructor: Andrea “Andy” Tolbert Register Here How do REALTORS® walk the line of prospecting and self-preservation? Register for this free safety webinar from the National Association of REALTORS® to learn from Andy Tolbert, Founder, SaferAgent, as she shares simple steps you can implement right away … Read more
Thank you to the GMAR members who responded to NAR’s recent Call for Action, urging Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). On Thursday, September 7, the Senate voted to pass a three-month extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The House of Representatives passed the legislation on Friday, September 8, 2017, … Read more
GMAR has named Filomena Siner, a Realtor® with Century 21 Jack Associates in Waterbuy, as the recipient of its prestigious Realtor® of the Year Award. Filomena grew up in Rhode Island and is a native of Italy. She graduated from Rhode Island College in 1985 with a degree in Communications and later attended the University … Read more
You know the old saying: “Time is money.” That’s especially true when it comes to determining how to value your time as a real estate professional on a per-hour basis. At a “normal” job, you trade your time for a paycheck based on a set hourly rate. Though you’re now paid on commission, it is … Read more
Growing incomes and low mortgage rates are helping to prop up housing affordability and offset rising home prices, according to the newly released National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index. A quarter-point drop in interest rates in the second quarter helped to make homes more affordable to more consumers. Between the beginning of … Read more
Inventory of available homes on the market is the lowest it’s been in two decades, but the reasons may surprise you. Two of the likely culprits are baby boomers and homeowners who are simply satisfied with their home, according to realtor.com®’s Housing Shortage Study. Baby boomers are showing a desire to age in place in … Read more
On July 7, 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the final rule amending the “Know Before You Owe” (KBYO or TRID) mortgage disclosure rule. As advocated for by NAR, the final rule clarifies the ability to share the Closing Disclosure (CD) with third parties – a victory for real estate professionals nationwide. As … Read more
Members of the 30 Under 30 class of 2017 reveal the tools they use to stay top of mind with clients while running efficient, well-organized businesses. The amount of new technology available to real estate professionals is overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in the latest trend that promises to make conducting your business … Read more
Not every improvement made to a house will ultimately raise its value. Homeowners who are looking for projects that will pay back at resale would be smart to consult a local real estate professional to determine whether the project they have planned would help boost their home’s value. Here are a few projects that may not … Read more
Real estate professionals see a lot of dumb reasons why home buyers ultimately end up losing out on a deal. Practitioners recently shared some of the more common mistakes with realtor.com®, including ways to correct the situation: 1. Shopping outside their price range. “It sounds obvious, but some home buyers just have trouble sticking to … Read more