Use More Realistic Photos that More Accurately Portray House
The COVID-19 pandemic has some buyers and sellers wanting to avoid the unnecessary exposure brought by a showing that could have been avoided had the buyers been fully aware of the layout of a home along with any defects that may exist.
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Tips for Clients Shooting Video of Their Homes
Directing your clients to self-film their properties allows you to put together a video marketing piece to help sell their property.
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Builder Confidence Spikes in May
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index showed builder confidence reached 37, after dropping to 30 in April.
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Marking PAR’s 100th Anniversary: A Look at Significant Changes to the Industry
The practice of real estate is a gratifying profession that requires vigilant tending. Undoubtedly, these laws and the myriad others, serve to complicate and protect. Your state and local associations have and will continue to protect and advance your interests.
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Cybersecurity: Now Is the Time to Update Passwords
The first step to take to improve your cybersecurity is to ensure that every device, including your smartphone, has proper antivirus security, said Craig Grant, CEO of the Real Estate Technology Institute. “People don’t realize how easy it is to hack a phone or a tablet.”
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All Real Estate In Pennsylvania Reopened With New Guidance
On May 19, the Wolf administration issued new statewide real estate guidance that applies to all real estate transactions in Pennsylvania. Though it’s definitely not “business as usual” for Realtors®, this new guidance opens up the industry with uniform rules across all markets and eliminates much of the confusing and contradictory information that had been put out in previous documents.
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Pets Can Drive Buyers’ Choice and Location of Home
The National Association of Realtors® recent report found that 68% of Realtors® say that their clients’ decisions to rent or buy were influenced by the animal policies in that particular community.
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State Investigates Licensees Alleged to Have Violated Governor’s Closure Orders
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has begun investigating licensees perceived to have violated the governor’s orders. Investigations are being conducted by the Bureau of Enforcement and Investigations.
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Two PA Cities Noted in Millennial Homeownership Study
For cities with the most single millennial homeowners, Pittsburgh stood out, ranking #5, with 4.2%. Philadelphia ranked #30, with 2.8% single millennial homeowners, according to a study by Improvenet.
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Realtors® Deliver Meals to Hospital Staff and Donate to Food Bank
Recently the West Branch Valley Association of Realtors® members delivered hundreds of meals to the housekeeping staff of five area hospitals and made a donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
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