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December 2005


Tips

Technology Tips: REALTORS® can set the foundation for a successful real estate business with six must-have technology products. More...

Referral Tips: Using advertising dollars for client marketing and communications can result in more and better quality referrals. More...

Marketing Tips: In the competitive real estate business, it’s not how much you spend on marketing, but how you spend those dollars that can create the most impact. More...

Tips for Working with Diverse Clients: By learning the behavioral tendencies of various generations, REALTORS® can do a better job of meeting clients’ needs. More...

Trends

Existing-Home Sales: Sales of existing homes fell nearly 3 percent in October, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. More...

Consumer Confidence: A decline in gasoline prices boosted consumer confidence in November. More...

New-Home Sales: Sales of new single-family homes rose to a record high in October, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. More...

Housing Affordability: While the housing affordability index continues to slip, housing overall is still affordable for most consumers, thanks to a stable job market and low interest rates. More...

Demographic Profile

Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: Nearly three-quarters of Internet home shoppers drive by the home that they viewed on the Internet, according to a survey by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. More...

Demographic Profile of REALTORS® and Technology: A large percentage of REALTORS® use technology training and services offered by their local multiple listing services. More...

Profile of Real Estate Firms: Sales, profitability and advertising reach are three areas of operations that have benefited most by technology. More...

Demographic Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences: Buyers of previously owned homes are more likely to plan to undertake remodeling projects within two years of the purchase than buyers of new homes. More...

Facts, Figures and Trends: New home construction is expected to flourish in 2006 despite a slight decline over 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders More...

CRS Events

Kick Off the New Year Right at Sell-a-bration® 2006. More...

Get a head start on your CRS Designation when you attend ProACT 2006®. More...

We're looking for a few good CRSs. More...

 
 

 

 

 

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