A Bright MLS study shows homes marketed on the MLS sold for an average 18% more than off-MLS homes in 2022—up from a 13% premium in 2020.
The first BAM-1000Watt survey report highlighted some key agent attitudes toward social media—namely its importance to growing a real estate business and which platform/medium is the most effective.
A new Redfin report on affordability near schools shows the typical U.S. teacher can afford only 12% of the homes for sale within commuting distance of the school where they work—down from 17% last summer and 30% in 2019.
This week on Marketing Monday, Tom Storey describes seven income streams you need to know about as a real estate agent to avoid burnout, plan for retirement, and build a successful business.
Respondents to a collaborative survey between BAM and 1000Watt revealed some surprising insights on agent sentiment regarding leads and conversion (among other topics). Here are some highlights from the report accessible to BAMx members.
Here’s why out-of-office emails (OOO emails) are a bad idea and what you can do instead to keep your clients happy while you’re on vacation.
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) presents the 12 tech startups participating in this year’s Innovation, Opportunity, and Investment (iOi) Summit’s Pitch Battle.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® saw a slight increase in July as consumer sentiment on job security and household income improved or remained high. But 82% of respondents believe it’s a bad time to buy a home—up from 78% in June.
BAM presents the Q2 2023 financial results for some of the biggest names in the real estate industry.
Black Knight released its August 2023 Mortgage Monitor Report, showing a record high home price index (HPI), with new highs in 60% of U.S. markets. Annual home price growth rose to +0.8% in June, driving up homeowner equity to within 3% of 2022 peaks.
Fortune’s Lance Lambert joined Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole on the Knowledge Brokers Podcast to share his views on the housing market, and whether a soft landing, recession, or no landing would most improve housing affordability.
Tom Storey breaks down ideas for seven micro events you can host for community building and client appreciation, as well as to create more opportunities for repeat business and referrals.
