Deborah Channell

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  • How to sell a smart home: 3 talking points you don’t want to miss

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    Homebuyers don’t just want smart homes — they expect them, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has also keyed in on this tech-loving trend, as evidenced by its recent meeting with three major tech giants. And it’s no surprise. Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/-W5Z4p2Z8ts/       

  • 3 social media strategies for maximum engagement

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    We’re looking for something out of the ordinary. Something that punches us in the face, something interesting, provocative, entertaining, something that creates emotion or begs us to engage with it, something stop-worthy! Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/xlk4Nq50kWg/       

  • Arizona agent uses real estate marketing skills for activism

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    Joined by colleagues at his brokerage, Keller Williams Realty Professional Partners, Rosene has leveraged his business network and background to support the grass-roots campaign, such as by mobilizing notaries needed to advance a ballot initiative. Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/sqowq-roHeo/       

  • Nearly 60% of servicemembers can put zero down when buying a home

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    Active-duty servicemembers purchase homes on average eight years younger than civilians, despite a lower median household income, a May report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found. One reason may be that 56 percent are able to purchase a home without putting any money down, thanks to loans from the United States Department of […]

  • What makes veterans a great fit for real estate?

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    In honor of Memorial Day, we wanted to know more about why real estate has become a good career choice for returning servicemembers. We asked these Chicago-area agents to share more insights about how serving in the military prepared them for a successful career in real estate. Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/rAzSsmGT470/       

  • With Client Giant, high-touch client retention service get serious

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    Earlier this month, Jay O’Brien spun his gift for high-touch relationships into a new startup, Client Giant, which helps real estate agents, small businesses and larger firms develop client relationships. Next month, the company will roll out its services to new clients. Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/OBPdytyci80/       

  • The Real Word: What does the Zillow class-action lawsuit dismissal mean?

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    Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll tackle the recent class action lawsuit against Zillow and why it was dismissed. If you’re a Zillow user, what does this mean for you? Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/rNZECGPCcpw/       

  • Cheers! Two NorCal Sotheby’s brokerages join forces

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    San Francisco Bay Area brokerage Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that it has acquired Heritage Sotheby’s International Realty operating in the Napa Valley, famed for its wine production. Read more here:: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/inmannews/~3/9wjXw1gYxJ0/