First-time buyers can overlook steps that add real costs, from skipping pre-approval to underestimating expenses and making credit moves before closing. NEW YORK – Buying your first home is exciting and, let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. Between mortgage terms, bidding wars and market pressure, it’s easy to overlook key steps or make snap decisions. … Read more
RISMedia featured Florida Realtors for developing major real estate tech, with 2025 President Tim Weisheyer calling the group a “quiet giant” in industry innovation. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Realtors® is drawing national attention for its in-house technology tools that have become staples for real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada. In a recent feature, … Read more
NEW YORK — When it comes to their ideal homes, Americans are dreaming big. The typical dream home is a new-construction, ranch-style house, spanning over 2,000 square feet and costing more than $500,000, according to a new survey by Clever Offers. It comes with scenic views of the countryside or water and plenty of outdoor … Read more
A long-standing fence dispute could raise issues for sellers. An expert says confirm the survey, explore agreements, consider legal options and disclose to buyers. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Question: When we bought our house almost 20 years ago, it had a concrete partition wall running along the property line between our house and our neighbors. … Read more
More than 600 agents described how the federal shutdown has delayed loans, halted flood insurance renewals and stalled home sales nationwide. WASHINGTON — On Oct. 22, a few weeks into the federal government shutdown, the National Association of Realtors® issued a Call For Information to its full membership to take the pulse on the ramifications for … Read more
Confidence is built through small, daily wins that replace doubt with calm authority, helping Realtors strengthen client trust and maintain steady momentum. NEW YORK — Confident real estate professionals differentiate themselves from the competition by navigating the housing market with less negative self-talk and self-doubt. “If your head is full of self-doubt, how can you … Read more
As search habits shift to AI tools, agents should target ready buyers and sellers through local expertise, strong calls to action and multimedia content. NEW YORK — Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) strategies are rapidly losing relevance as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how people find information online. Real estate agents have relied on blog posts, … Read more
Consumers are using AI to find local agents, so a strong digital presence, including an updated profile and positive reviews, are essential for visibility and trust. ©Florida Realtors® Source link
Agents should provide appraisers with surveys, upgrades and market insights while verifying credentials and being present during the visit. CHICAGO — Understanding the appraisal process is essential to guiding clients with confidence. Appraisers play an important role in real estate transactions, yet many agents don’t fully understand how to collaborate with them effectively. In an … Read more
Jonathan Lickstein, COO of LoKation Real Estate, shares at the Florida Realtors Convention how AI helps his agents streamline tasks, nurture leads and stay efficient. ORLANDO, Fla. – Artificial intelligence has moved beyond writing listing descriptions. It’s transforming how real estate pros pitch to customers, nurture leads and close deals. For Jonathan Lickstein, COO of … Read more
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