Professional Development Weekly News June 29, 2021

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5 Tips for Rising to the Top in Real Estate By Rogers Healy Every year, I eagerly read the RealTrends 500 rankings, an elite list of top 1.5% brokerages in the U.S. But this year was different. For the first time in 14 years, our Dallas-based firm made the list, ranked as one of the “Nation’s Best.” Data also showed that our firm was the top independently owned single-office brokerage......read more.  REGISTER NOW! Set up your summer learning with BRIGHT! Tune in to the hour long classes to get tips on how to maneuver the MLS. BRIGHT also has step-by-step time-saving videos to help you navigate the MLS

REGISTER NOW! You worked hard for your license, and you want to ensure you keep it by managing your risk. This class will expose the ways you could end up in a lawsuit and, most importantly, how to avoid one. Students will get a crash course on risk management, escrow, equal services, environmental concerns, and state and federal regulations such as lead paint and anti-trust. Learn to protect yourself and your business. Early-bird Fee: $79 thru July 12th Standard Fee: $99 July 13th - 19th Smart Lighting Ideas to Make Your Home Brighter Than Ever Still turning lights on and off by hand? Then allow us to shed light on another fascinating facet of The Connected Home: smart lighting. Home lighting options today relieve you of the hassle of flipping switches and curb your electric bill to boot. There are other bonuses, too: Smart lighting can help deter burglars, or set the mood for a party, a romantic dinner, and everything in between. Here’s an illuminating look at just how bright smart lighting can be. Read more...

The Housing Market Shows Signs of Softening—Has It Topped Out? For many months now, it’s seemed like nothing could slow down the American housing market. But wait! The tide may be beginning to turn—even if just a little. Over the past few weeks, the rate of price growth has begun to slow and fewer buyers are seeking mortgages to purchase homes. Read more... 7 Hot Patio Design Trends The inside of your home might look a-maz-ing, but your flair for decor shouldn’t stop at the door—especially if outdoor entertaining is on the menu. Bland patio decor with mismatched, threadbare furniture isn’t going to take your parties to the next level—and it certainly isn’t on trend (was it ever?). Read more....

Need CE Mandatory Topics? July 7th Live Instructor at BRAR Winchester for the Agency, Legal Updates and Contracts classes. Also available on Zoom! July 21st Via Zoom Instructor for the Fair Housing class. View from the BRAR Winchester office. August 9th Via Zoom Instructor for the Code of Ethics class. View from the BRAR Winchester Office. Read more.... Move Over, Millennials: Gen Z Is Getting Ready To Enter the Housing Market  By Clare Trapasso Jun 24, 2021 Get ready. Generation Z is preparing to enter the housing market over the next few years. Almost three-quarters of this cost-conscious generation, currently aged 18 to 25, would prefer to own a home rather than rent one, according to a recent Realtor.com® survey. That’s likely because it can be more financially beneficial to own and build wealth rather than deal with escalating rents each year—and this generation is known to be careful with their money. Read more...

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