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Regardless of the market you serve, the need to buy and sell homes is universal and transcends the test of time. “The market we’re in and the challenges we are facing do not determine IF we’re successful, it determines HOW,” says The Reynolds Team CEO and Empire Building podcast co-host Sarah Reynolds. “The HOW changes regularly because the market changes regularly. And those who figure it out the fastest are those making sure they are watching the numbers closely and quickly.”

June has been dubbed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as National Homeownership Month – a time to spotlight the importance of keeping the dream of homeownership alive and the myriad benefits it offers to families, neighborhoods, and communities across the country. Homeownership continues to be one of the top wealth-building actions you can take in the United States. According to the National Association of Realtors, 99% of metro areas in the U.S.

Feeling overwhelmed at work is completely normal, regardless of the industry you’re in. Last year has been a difficult one as businesses have navigated COVID-19. In the real estate industry in particular, low interest rates and remote work have exponentially increased demand, having some agents busier than ever, and, consequently, more stressed. “We’re seeing more burnout in the last 14 months or so. It’s been where people are seeking to control things that are out of their control

When it comes to standing out in the real estate industry, social media is an absolute must. From eye-catching listings to personality-filled stories, how an agent manages their social content is as crucial to their business as their closing process. The problem is with so many social channels to juggle, and so much clutter to cut through, some agents don’t even know where to start. Below are some helpful tips on what to share, when to share it, and how to say it.

Considering all of the unprecedented events that took place in 2020, one of the most surprising was when the average 30-year mortgage rate dropped below 3% for the first time ever! These record-low rates sparked a refinancing boom, and although that 30-year average has inched back above 3% (at the time of this writing), refinancing is still an attractive option for many homeowners.