Market Update: Low Mortgage Rates Fuel Sales & Prices
Sales and prices continued to go up across Florida in September, thanks to low mortgage rates that are making buying real estate more affordable.
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Learn from the Best — Advice for Realtors from Realtors
At Florida Realtors, we're dedicated to helping you be the best at your business. That's why we tap top real estate industry leaders to share the secrets to their success. With our Take 5 series, you'll hear advice on everything from marketing and listings to market research and tech trends — from been-there, done-that real estate pros.
What Global Clients Need to Know About Selling in the U.S.
Favorable exchange rates are prompting many international sellers to sell the real estate they own in the United States. As a Realtor, you will need to guide them through the ins and outs of the process. Here's how.
Want to Attract Military Clients? Get MRP Certification
There are 25 million people living in the United States who have served in the armed forces — so it's not necessary you live near a base to get these real estate referrals. Here's a look at how Realtors can get started marketing to military clients.
Market Update: Sales and Price Growth Trend Continues in August
Annual trends continued in August for the Florida real estate market, with sales of single-family homes — and median sales prices — up year-over-year. Watch for the latest market report.
Are You Sending Illegal Robotexts?
If you're "robotexting," or using an auto-dialer, to contact clients and prospects from your database via their cell phones, you could be breaking the law — and some Florida brokers have already been sued. Here's what you need know to keep your business on the right side of the law.
3 Countries That Do Business Differently — What You Need to Know
Not every country conducts business the same way we do in the United States. Some tend to be a bit more formal in how they do things. Broker Trisha Roy, a Florida Realtors instructor, shares things Realtors should know when working with clients from these countries.
How Realtors Can Boost Business by Partnering With Builders
About 20 percent of Realtor Josh Burdine's business comes from builders, about half custom or semi-custom homes. Here's his advice on how other real estate professionals can work with builders to get more listings.
Market Update: Existing-Home Sales Heat Up
Growth in new listings of single-family homes wasn't enough to stop inventory from declining again in July, and for the first time since last June. Find out the latest trends in the Florida real estate market.
Why — and How — to Use 3-D Videos and Photos to Market Properties
Does the notion of someone buying a property without seeing it in person sound unfathomable? Florida Realtor Garrett Bell says it has happened to him, thanks to his use of 3-D technologies to produce quality real estate tour videos and photos.