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Educating Buyers on the ABCs of the FICO Score

April 20, 2023
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When working with inexperienced buyers, your expertise builds their confidence. Confident agents make confident clients. Therefore, your advice and knowledge ... Read More

Staying Connected to Your Real Estate Besties!

April 6, 2023
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A solid real estate business is built on relationships and interconnections within your sphere of influence. Unfortunately, the lack of ... Read More

Take Your Business to the Next Level with a Real Estate Specialty

February 23, 2023
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The National Association of REALTORS® provides many opportunities for real estate agents to continue learning and be rewarded with certifications ... Read More

How One Brokerage Market-Proofed Their Business

February 16, 2023
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The following questions and answers summarize Josh Harley, Fathom Holdings, Inc. Founder and CEO’s presentation at the Housing Wire 2022 ... Read More

Is Traditional Media Advertising Obsolete for Real Estate?

February 9, 2023
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The Internet has brought a momentous change to marketing and advertising. Spending on digital advertising continues to skyrocket. This may ... Read More

Buying Down a Mortgage Interest Rate: Is It Worth It?

February 7, 2023
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Your real estate clients who are seeking mortgages at today’s higher interest rates may ask about buying down their rate. ... Read More

How to Specialize in Helping Military Personnel and Veterans

January 19, 2023
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Americans who serve in the military make sacrifices for their country and are thereby entitled to an array of government ... Read More

Open Houses—Do You Still Need to Be Cautious About Covid-19?

January 12, 2023
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Covid-19 precautions have relaxed as the number of cases and severity of the virus have receded. So as a real ... Read More

How to Safely Shut Off Property Utilities

January 5, 2023
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You may need to shut off a property’s utilities in case of a repair, a suspected leak, or an emergency ... Read More

Remember: Your Insurance Needs Change Over Time

January 3, 2023
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Insurance provides financial protection against the possibility of loss. Over your lifetime, your obligations shift, and the types of losses ... Read More

Growing Your Business in a Down Market

December 29, 2022
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Make it Personal Now is the time to move away from generic newsletters and social media posts. Own YOUR brand. ... Read More

Choosing the Best Model for Your Real Estate Team

December 22, 2022
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According to a recent NAR survey, 26% of agents are on teams. In a down real estate market, as agents ... Read More

Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Real Estate Clients

December 20, 2022
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The holidays are perfect for letting your clients know you value them. But choosing the right gifts is important.  The ... Read More

Do The Math!

December 13, 2022
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It’s simple. There are two ways to increase your income: sell more homes or lower your expenses. And the easiest ... Read More

Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Questions

December 6, 2022
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Working with first-time homebuyers presents its unique questions and challenges. Here are 5 of the top questions new homebuyers ask ... Read More

Up Your Digital Marketing Game with Short-Form Video

November 29, 2022
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As a real estate agent, you are your brand; your brand is defined by your values, characteristics, and unique personality. ... Read More

Prepare Your Buyers for Climbing Interest Rates

November 17, 2022
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In its battle to tamp down your homebuyers’ inflation concerns, the Federal Reserve increased interest with a ripple effect through ... Read More

Seven Sales Boosting Tips as the Market Turns

November 15, 2022
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Over the last two years, the ink would barely dry on a listing agreement, and you had a contract on ... Read More

How Accurate Is Price Per Square Foot?

October 20, 2022
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Since square footage is directly related to the price of a home, it’s no wonder that buyers zero in on ... Read More

Should Buyers Have a “CLUE” About Your Listing?

October 18, 2022
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Most states require home sellers to complete a property condition report disclosing the history of damages, repairs, and deficiencies in ... Read More

Are You Providing Five-Star Service to Your Sellers?

October 6, 2022
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The complexities of listing a home can be overwhelming for a real estate agent. Seller’s expectations are higher than ever, ... Read More

Using Hyperlocal Data in a Changing Market

September 29, 2022
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With a shifting market, now is the time to get back to fundamentals. Nothing is more fundamental than hyperlocal marketing! ... Read More

Is it Time to Recommend an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?

September 27, 2022
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After staying historically low for over a decade, mortgage interest rates are rising. The increase results from the Federal Reserve ... Read More

Are You ready to CAP for Life with Fathom Realty?

September 22, 2022
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Did you know that in the RISMedia 2022 Contracts and Commissions survey, more than three-quarters (77%) of agents said that ... Read More

6 Best Safety Practices for REALTORS®

September 15, 2022
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The importance of safety practices for REALTORS® cannot be overstated. The National Association of REALTORS® 2020 Member Safety Report shows ... Read More

The Market is Turning: Time to Adjust Strategies

September 13, 2022
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In the early days of Monday Night Football, the former pro-quarterback-turned-TV color analyst Don Meredith would break into the country ... Read More

Educating Your Clients on Property Taxes

September 6, 2022
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Paying property taxes is an unavoidable part of homeownership. But why are you charged these taxes and what determines how ... Read More

NOW is the Time to Buy!

July 28, 2022
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Many exasperated home buyers prayed for relief from the past two years’ intense competition and bidding wars. Finally, it seems ... Read More

Generate More Income with Fathom Realty!

July 19, 2022
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During these turbulent economic times, there is no crystal ball to predict how the market will play out in 2022. ... Read More

How Does Inflation Affect the Housing Market?

July 7, 2022
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Inflation is at its highest rate in decades. So how will inflation affect the housing market? Here’s a quick primer ... Read More

3 Ways for Real Estate Agents to Use Blog Post Content

June 28, 2022
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You’ve done it! You wrote the blog article you kept putting off. Your website loves you! However, it seems wasteful ... Read More

How to Ask for Referrals in Real Estate

June 23, 2022
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“Who are your best clients?” should be easy to answer. Your best clients are the ones who refer business to ... Read More

5 Ways to Write Blogs Faster for Real Estate Agents

June 21, 2022
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Blogging is a great way to stay top of mind with your clients and show your expertise. As a busy ... Read More

Guide to Investment Property Financing

June 14, 2022
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As unlikely as it may seem, in today’s high demand, low inventory market many buyers have built enormous wealth by ... Read More

Start-Up Costs For Beginning Your Real Estate Career

June 7, 2022
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Becoming a real estate agent is a pathway to entrepreneurial success and financial independence. Once you have your license, you ... Read More

Curb Appeal Basics for Listing Clients

May 31, 2022
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As unlikely as it may seem, in today’s high demand, low inventory market many buyers decide on a property having ... Read More

Staying Connected: The Key to Client Referrals

May 24, 2022
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Most sales positions rely on referrals, and real estate is no exception. The best source of referral leads is satisfied ... Read More

Drones: A New Frontier in Real Estate Photography

May 12, 2022
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Technology for marketing homes keeps advancing. First home listings went online with photographs. Next came video tours and 3D videos. ... Read More

Educate Your Clients on the Importance of Clear Title

April 26, 2022
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The most important parts of a real estate transaction are the title search and title insurance policy. If the seller ... Read More

Building a Network of Qualified Business Partners

April 21, 2022
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Building a network of qualified professionals is a certain business booster. You serve your clients and yourself by surrounding yourself ... Read More

Building Steady Business Through Referrals

April 19, 2022
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It’s time-tested wisdom that you build a business through word of mouth. Of course, there are other marketing methods in ... Read More

Help Your Clients Understand Capital Gains Taxes

April 14, 2022
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If your real estate clients are selling their homes, it’s important that they understand capital gains taxes. The subject is ... Read More

Remodel or Relocate: Which Makes Sense For Your Clients?

April 5, 2022
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Homeowners may contact you for help with a difficult decision. Their family has grown, and their current house is now ... Read More

Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval: What’s the Difference?

March 31, 2022
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With homes now selling in a matter of days, your clients need to act faster than ever when they find ... Read More

3 Critical Digital Marketing Updates

March 15, 2022
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In a recent Inman commentary column, Wendy Forsythe, Fathom Holdings Chief Strategy Officer noted, “Building your digital brand has changed. ... Read More