Credit Policy Changes Could Boost Scores
The three major credit reporting agencies are implementing policy changes for credit scoring that could lift the scores of some consumers. Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion will now exclude exclude all…
Personal Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals
This new video, published by NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program, highlights safety protocols that all REALTORS® should implement into their daily routine and follow with every client, every day, every time.…
U.S., U.K Warn of Russian Cyberattacks to Private Homes
The U.S. and Britain have issued a warning about Russian cyberattacks that could extend to individual homes. The warning was the first of its kind, The New York Times reports.…
SEO Resources from NAR
NAR’s new educational video series covers the fundamentals of search engine optimization (SEO) and the benefits to brokers and agents in improving SEO of their property listing websites. The topic…
RPR: Your Single Source for Market Data
If you ever wished for one single source of data and reporting that you can take with you, here’s your chance. Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®), one of the most innovative…
USDA Releases Eligibility Maps for Housing Programs
In mid-March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made available the proposed newly ineligible area maps for Rural Development Single Family Housing and Multi-Family Housing programs, including Section 502 rural…
How the Dream of a Fair Housing Act Became Reality
One hundred years after the last shots were fired in the Civil War, African Americans were still struggling against unfair treatment and discrimination in practically all aspects of society. Through…
Choosing Realtor® Champions
Vermont Realtors® is committed to advancing legislation that supports the real estate industry in Vermont. In addition to VR's work on key issues, the association is working to actively promote…
How to Get Sellers to Trust Your Price Advice
Setting a list price is potentially one of the sharpest thorns in the agent-client relationship. Many sellers believe they know better what their home is worth, and it may be…
Tax Reform and the Marketplace
It may seem natural for home buyers and sellers to come to you with questions about how recent changes in the federal tax code will affect their transactions. But resist…