The real estate industry has shifted away from traditional, long-term training programs, expecting graduates to arrive with specialized skills. Major firms have outsourced talent development, creating challenges for entry-level professionals who lack broad exposure. DePaul University's Real Estate Center is addressing this by developing standardized, scalable internship models for smaller firms to...
February sales hit 4.09 million annual pace, helped by slightly lower mortgage rates and modest price easing. Sales were ↓1.4% yearly; inventory ↑4.9% yearly to 1.29 million Median existing-home price was $398,000, ↑0.3% yearly NAR warned limited supply could push prices ↑ if demand outpaces inventory Housing Affordability Index ↑ to 117.6; economists...
Nevada housing costs surged, losing its reputation for affordability. Las Vegas investors own ~11% of single-family rentals, far above ~3% nationally. Resale home prices jumped 53% since 2019, worsening affordability challenges. Officials propose banning rent algorithms and expanding land for housing supply. Rising population and investor activity...
Las Vegas ranks top 10 for “accidental landlords” renting unsold homes. Accidental landlords are homeowners converting listed-for-sale homes into rentals. The study analyzed homes once for sale now on the rental market. About 3% of Las Vegas listings shifted from sale to rental. More homeowners are choosing renting over selling, creating a notable...
Strong fundamentals in market analysis, property valuation, negotiation, and legal compliance are essential for real estate agents to handle complex transactions confidently and build client trust. Understanding economic trends and regulations helps agents adapt to market changes, identify opportunities, and manage risks. Continuous learning and ethical practice further enhance performance and uphold...
Mentorship is crucial for real estate agents' professional growth, providing practical guidance in client relations, negotiation, and market analysis. It helps develop essential soft skills, ethical standards, and professionalism, fostering trust and effective communication. Mentorship enhances brokerage health by improving retention, productivity, and collaboration, ensuring knowledge transfer and...
Successful real estate agents view setbacks as opportunities for growth, focusing on solutions and learning from mistakes to build resilience. They maintain strong professional networks for support and advice during challenges. Additionally, they prioritize ongoing education and adaptability by staying informed about market trends and industry changes, enabling them to overcome obstacles and achieve...
Slide 1 April 12–18 is the best week to sell a home. Slide 2 Sellers may earn $26,000 more than at year’s start. Slide 3 Homes sell faster with fewer price cuts during this window. Slide 4 Tech and coastal markets should list earlier in March. Slide 5 Midwest and Northeast markets align with the mid-April peak....
Once affordable, Nevada now mirrors a nationwide affordability struggle for renters and homebuyers. Higher costs are statewide, contrasting with Nevada’s past as a haven for reasonably priced homes. Drivers include limited supply, ↑demand, and ↑construction costs; underbuilding and density-restricting zoning add shortages. Policymakers consider faster...
Top-rated public school zones may boost home values 10 to 25%, especially in competitive markets. In luxury markets, that premium can mean hundreds of thousands, tied to neighborhood brand identity. Sellers can offset mediocre public zones by highlighting elite private schools within a 15-minute drive. Even buyers without kids may pay a premium for A+ zones, so...