Designations Create Distinctions: Our Latest Real Estate Reads For Agents


What a year – open houses are back, home prices have risen at unprecedented rates and life is starting to feel more and more like ‘normal’. As we recreate the vision of the professional and personal lives that we lead as real estate agents, our team has been selecting some reads to inform and inspire you along the way.  We have compiled a few of our favorites below, be sure to follow more agent-related news on our dedicated agent Facebook page here.


NAR and Food Recovery Network Team Up to Combat Hunger Across the Country / Click HERE

Way to go NAR® in leading by example! What does your local association do with leftover food now that in-person events are coming back?


Strategies to Kick Procrastination to the Curb / Click HERE

If you are finding it hard to get back to business as usual or have always struggled with procrastination (it happens to us all!) - this one is for you.


Mortgage Rates Rise Above 3% / Click HERE

Tell Your Buyers: 'As the economy progresses and inflation remains elevated, we expect that rates will continue to gradually rise in the second half of the year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.'


Homebuyers Seek Versatile Homes in Post-Pandemic 2021 / Click HERE

Do you agree with this post-pandemic perspective of what buyers want?


More Than Half Of Homes Sold Above Asking Price In May / Click HERE

Tell Your Sellers: “Sellers are still squarely in the drivers’ seat, but buyers have hit a limit on their willingness to pay."

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Last but not least - thank you to all of the agents, brokers and amazing industry professionals who have joined my real estate courses and earned those dedicated designations in 2021 so far (and all the years prior!)! Keep doing what you do best and stay tuned for details on our fall class schedule.



All my best,

Bobbi Decker
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