This week in BAM brings our first 2024 BAM event announcement, the ‘silver tsunami,’ a notable drop in NAR membership, two of the best ads for Instagram, 4 tips for mastering time management, how to leverage social media for geographic farming, and more.
Kansas City real estate agent Kyle Talbot posted an Instagram Reel on Kansas City neighborhood stereotypes, featuring AI-generated images. And his audience is asking for more.
Two respected analysts, Ivy Zelman and Meredith Whitney, spoke recently on the aging homeowner population and its impact on household growth and the overall U.S. housing market—an impact Whitney described as a “silver tsunami.”
Redfin’s latest report shows a drop in homebuyer migration to different metro areas as remote work options decrease and home prices go up in popular migration destinations. This time, Spokane, WA, made the top 10 list of metros with the highest net inflow.
The Broke Agent shares his best content ideas for agents for January 2024.
No matter what is happening in the real estate industry, we’re always in need for some comedic relief. Here are 13 of the the funniest real estate Reels of 2023.
Tom Storey shares 3 videos real estate agents need to make in 2024 to convert leads and earn more business.
Zillow’s 10 most popular markets of 2023 feature four markets in Connecticut and three in New Hampshire, putting the Northeast firmly at the top of Zillow searches.
Tom Toole shares what to do when your client’s home isn’t selling—what it means, the skill set you need to develop to have a price adjustment conversation, and the three types of data you should send to your clients before you schedule the call.
This week in BAM brings a big drop in mortgage rates, more 2024 housing market predictions, scripts to reactivate old leads, how to win 2024 in December 2023, new email subject lines for the holidays, tips for flawless 360-degree Matterport tours, and more
Goldman Sachs released updated housing and economic forecasts for 2024 through 2027, revealing bearish predictions on home sale transactions over the next four years, along with bullish predictions on home prices.
The National Association of Realtors released its 2024 housing market forecast, with existing home sales reaching 4.71 million in the coming year—even more bullish than Redfin’s recent projections.
Tom Toole shares a conversation he had with Brian Blouch, a sales manager on his team, about the cornerstones of intentional conversations—and what agents can do to inspire confidence and build trust.
At their second annual signature conference, RISE 2023, Real Brokerage leadership announced new fintech tools for agents, an end-to-end digital solution for consumers, a new branding position for Real, and new intuitive marketing tools for agents.
Home seller profits increased from 56.6% in Q2 to 59% in Q3 according to ATTOM’s third quarter 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report, showing the second consecutive quarterly uptick after several declines. Profit margins are down year over year.
Tom Toole shares three pieces of information every agent needs to share to be able to guide people and help them make winning decisions.
Here are 15 email subject lines you can use to deliver value to your clients and prospects to stay top of mind in the second half of 2023.
CNBC’s Jim Cramer reacts to the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady after ten consecutive rate hikes. Pointing to housing as the issue at the epicenter of inflation, he speculates as to what it will take to end the cycle and effectively bring down inflation.
Realtor.com released its May Rental Report, which shows a 0.5% annual decline in the median asking rent—particularly for two-bedroom units—and economists predict continued rent declines, with an average drop of -0.9% for 2023.
Realtor.com® has issued its 2023 Forecast Update, showing a drop in mortgage rates to 6% by the end of the year, a slight decline in home prices, negative rent growth, and the total count for home sales hitting its lowest point since 2012.
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss their outlook for the rest of 2023, the 64% of Americans waiting for rates to drop, the shortage of homes for buyers with median incomes, why 7% is too high for today’s market, the next Fed meeting, and a Steve Harney Tweet on foreclosures.
Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss the debt ceiling deal and what it means for mortgages, whether the housing bill will incentivize sellers, public support for median home building, the May jobs report, and a Lance Lambert Tweet on housing supply.
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri posted a Reel to explain how the Instagram algorithm works.
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole, and Lisa Chinatti discuss mortgage rates rising amid debt ceiling talks, sacrifices buyers make to afford a down payment, the cost of online lead generation, and buyers turning to real estate agents for financing advice.
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