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The Pandemic Is Slowing... What's Next?
One of the most challenging eras in American history is entering a new phase.
The worst of the pandemic is hopefully over. Vaccination rates may be seeing a rebound as more people take action to protect themselves from new COVID-19 variants. But many areas of the economy are stuck in slow motion, and it has proven difficult to return to ordinary office life.
In this environment, it's no surprise real estate is still in an adjustment period!
There's no going back to the way things were, and the future is coming fast. The threat of infection may be waning, but structural changes will not end here. To excel in 2021 and beyond, estate professionals at all levels will need to adapt. The question is: where should they invest their limited attention?
Let's look at s...
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Overcoming Plateaus In Your Business
One of the most challenging and satisfying aspects of leading your own business is finding new ways to make what you do even better. When you reach a plateau, it's especially important to look at your work processes in a spirit of experimentation. This is what helps you go to the next level.
A plateau is a situation where:
- Your business fundamentals are all working well
- Your outcomes in key areas tend to be consistent
- But you are not advancing toward better results
Plateaus can take many forms and look different for everyone. Sometimes, overcoming a plateau may be a simple matter of changing your time management basics. As time goes on, however, it becomes more likely a business plateau is driven by structural issues.
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The Newest Generation of Homebuyers
Millennials are still the largest, most active generation of homebuyers, but they are no longer the youngest. That distinction goes to Gen Z buyers, who are entering the real estate market for the first time and will represent a rapidly growing generation of buyers in the coming years. They count on real estate agents to help guide them through their first home purchase, which is why it's so important to learn what makes these young buyers tick.
The Newest Generation of Homebuyers
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Real Estate After Covid
Few industries changed as much or as quickly as real estate at the outset of the pandemic.
Working together, real estate professionals from all walks of life were able to re-imagine traditional approaches. The drive to improve safety for colleagues and clients alike has had a tremendous impact. What started out as a matter of necessity has given rise to innovations like digital showings, poised to redefine business as usual.
With vaccinations increasing fast, real estate professionals will soon find themselves with the opportunity to return to something like "normal." But precisely what awaits in the future is a matter of considerable debate.
Real estate has been one of the biggest bright spots in a pandemic-battered economy. While nobody can see the future, the general outlines of wh...
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Home Prices Keep Rising. Here's What It Means
The trend of rising home prices from 2020 has continued with vigor in 2021, and it feels like every month we see a new record high in median home list prices. To say that we're living in a seller's market is a major understatement, as there are simply not enough homes available to meet demand in most markets. While high home values are good news for sellers, buyers feel frustrated with the lack of options available and the premium they must pay to land a home. Why are home prices rising, is there an end in sight, and how can real estate agents manage this unique market? We'll cover it all ahead.
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Home Prices
The COVID-19 pandemic is the elephant in the room when it comes to rising home prices, with both direct and indirect impacts on real estate markets around th...
