real estate education: Single Women: The Substantial (and Overlooked) Home-buying Demographic
- 02/13/17 08:46 AM
Your intuition can probably tell you that married couples are the largest home-buying demographic. It makes sense: between family and financial goals and the purchasing power of two people, married couples have both the incentive and the means to purchase homes. But married couples are not the only buyers. Single women make up the second largest buying demographic, ahead of single men and unmarried couples. According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2016 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, 15% of recent buyers were single women. This number may not appear to be that large to some readers, but considering … (35 comments)
real estate education: How Many REALTORS® Are in Your State?
- 05/31/16 02:21 AM
Most REALTORS® have an understanding of competition in their area of operation. They know who is successful, who sells a lot of houses, who they can trust to conduct ethical business, etc. But what about just how many REALTORS® there are in a state? How difficult is it to compete in a new state or if you move to an area in your current state where your reputation has less weight?
Large states with large populations like California, Texas, Florida, and New York obviously have more REALTORS®—common sense. Some states (like Florida, again) also have a reputation for having a lot of REALTORS® compared … (3 comments)
real estate education: Drones: Real Estate Tool and Liability
- 05/27/16 07:14 AM
Drones (also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the term used by the FAA) are being increasingly used for commercial purposes. Real estate professionals may want to use these drones to improve their listings with aerial view pictures or videos of a property (a pretty cool practice we've been seeing). However, it is currently not legal to operate a UAS for commercial purposes without a Section 333 Waiver from the FAA. Here is what you need to know about these waivers and potentially using drones for your business.
A pilot’s license is necessary for a Section 333. A broker can’t just … (4 comments)
Your intuition can probably tell you that married couples are the largest home-buying demographic. It makes sense: between family and financial goals and the purchasing power of two people, married couples have both the incentive and the means to purchase homes. But married couples are not the only buyers. Single women make up the second largest buying demographic, ahead of single men and unmarried couples. 
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