National Real Estate Headlines  

Foreclosure Rates Up by Smallest Amount in 4 Years

According to reports from RealtyTrac Inc., the number of U.S. households facing foreclosure in February rose by the smallest gain in four years. MORE

7 Negotiation Tips to Help You Succeed

Many REALTORS® become nervous when it is time to negotiate, but experts say they should view negotiation as a conversation and be confident in their ability to achieve a win-win outcome. MORE

3 Tips for Twitter

Real estate professionals with Twitter accounts often believe they have nothing to say and find that the social media site is better used as a way to obtain information than to post messages. MORE

Electronic Signature Service for REALTORS®

DocuSign, in partnership with the National Association of REALTORS®, has rolled out a version of its electronic signature technology developed specifically with the organization's members in mind. MORE

Survey Identifies Agents' Marketing Preferences

The more than 1,300 real estate agents and brokers polled by HomeGain about their marketing practices and preferences said referrals are most effective in generating new business, giving them a score of 8.7 out of 10. MORE

Coping With Cranky Real Estate Clients

At some point in their careers, real estate agents will have to deal with a cranky client. MORE

How to Prospect Expired Listings

REALTORS® could drum up new business by turning their attention to expired listings. MORE

Testimonials Build Trust

About 54 percent of sellers and 64 percent of buyers selected their real estate agent based on referrals or a past relationship with the agent, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' 2009 Home Buyer and Seller Profile. MORE