Brokers: Incentivize Teams for Sales Success
Salespeople usually thrive on competition, and rewards for success can include anything from tech tools or marketing help to company-paid vacations.
Grants Inspire Real Estate’s Female Leaders
60% of Realtors are women but they hold fewer leadership positions. To change that, the Women’s Council of Realtors offers grants for “new and innovative” programs.
7 States Still Haven’t Approved Virtual RE Closing
California, Connecticut, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina haven’t passed legislation, but Delaware, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. are close to doing so.
Foreclosure Activity Dropped 4% in July
We’ll see a slow uptick in foreclosures? Not in July. While unexpected, Attom’s EVP says the drop might be normal seasonal changes rather than an overall decline.
Growing Share of Listings on Market 30+ Days
The six Fla. metros included in the July report had days-on-the-market averages greater than 30 days, ranging from an average 52.7% of Tampa listings to 72% in Miami.
Fannie Mae: Buyers Wary of the Housing Market
Buyers’ feelings about the current market hit a low not seen since 2011. Only 17% think it’s a good time to buy a home, and the “good time to sell” index also dropped.