Press Room Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty Holds Staging Certification Class NANUET, NY – Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to announce that over 350 of their agents were in attendance at a staging certification class on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, New York. “As Certified Home Marketing Specialists, CHMS agents have gained staging and marketing skills to help […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Sussex County, New Jersey Activity in the Sussex County housing market surged yet again in the second quarter of 2017, with sales up sharply even while prices continued to soften. Sales. Sussex sales were up yet again in the second quarter, rising over 25% from last year. And for the year, sales increased over 20%, with over 2,600 home […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Essex County, New Jersey The Essex County housing market surged again in the second quarter of 2017, with increases in both sales and prices coupled with another drop in available inventory. Sales. Essex sales activity was up again, rising over 13% from the second quarter of last year. For the rolling year, sales are now up over 7%. Indeed, […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Morris County, New Jersey Prices in the Morris County housing market showed meaningful signs of appreciation in the second quarter of 2017, even while low levels of inventory stifled sales growth. Sales. Morris County sales were up slightly, rising over 3% from the second quarter of last year. This continued a streak in which year-on-year sales have now gone […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Passaic County, New Jersey The Passaic County housing market rose again in the second quarter of 2017, with sales up and prices continuing to show some signs of meaningful appreciation. Sales. After a dramatic start to the year, Passaic pulled back just a little, but sales were still up over 8% for the quarter and are now up almost […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Bergen County, New Jersey Prices in the Bergen County housing market surged again in the second quarter of 2017, even while low levels of inventory suppressed sales growth. Sales. With inventory continuing to decline, Bergen lacks “fuel for the fire” to satisfy the existing buyer demand. As a result, home sales were relatively flat again, up only about 1% […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Northern New Jersey Market Overview The Northern New Jersey housing market surged again in the second quarter of 2017, with another sharp increase in sales coupled with some more meaningful signs of price appreciation. With inventory levels continuing to fall throughout the region, we expect that sustained buyer demand will drive a robust seller’s market through the Summer and the […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Dutchess County, New York The Dutchess County housing market showed clear signs of an emerging seller’s market in the second quarter of 2017, with the first meaningful signs of price appreciation in years. Sales. Dutchess sales were down a tick for the quarter, probably a reflection of falling inventory in the market. For the rolling year, sales are still […]
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Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Putnam County, New York The Putnam County housing market showed the clear signs of constricted inventory levels, with a slowdown in sales coupled with a spike in pricing. Sales. Putnam single-family home sales were down over 12% for the quarter, the second straight quarter of a significant decline in transactions. After over five years of steadily increasing sales, Putnam […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Orange County, New York The Orange County housing market surged again in the second quarter of 2017, with both sales and prices up sharply while inventory continued to fall. Sales. Orange sales were up yet again, rising over 6% from last year’s second quarter. Quarterly transactions have now gone up in 11 straight quarters and 20 out of the […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Rockland County, New York The Rockland County housing market cooled down a little in the second quarter, with transactions and prices up only slightly after a sizzling start to the year, as the lack of inventory continues to stifle sales growth. Sales. After spiking almost 24% in the first quarter, sales cooled down in the second, rising a little […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report – Westchester County, New York Prices in the Westchester housing market surged forward in the second quarter of 2017, even while a lack of inventory stifled potential sales growth. Sales. Home sales were basically flat through the second quarter, falling just about 1% from the second quarter of last year. This marked the first quarter in almost three years where […]
Rand Country Blog Second Quarter 2017 Real Estate Market Report: Westchester & Hudson Valley – Market Overview The housing market in Westchester and the Hudson Valley continued to show signs of meaningful price appreciation in the second quarter of 2017, with prices up in every county in the region. With inventory rates dropping, and demand strong, we expect this trend to continue through a robust Summer market and through the rest of […]
Rand Country Blog Managing Stress During House Hunting There aren’t two ways around it, you’re going to encounter stress when you’re searching for a home. But it’s not just you; everyone experiences it. And why wouldn’t you? This is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in life. I know acknowledging this will make you nervous, but there isn’t any use in […]
Careers Getting a Real Estate License Entry into the real estate profession takes preparation. As with other professions, licensing is required. Licensing requirements and costs vary from state to state, but generally range between $1,000-$2,000 for start-up costs such as pre-licensing classes, the state licensing exam, and real estate association memberships. It is also recommended that you enter the business with […]
Careers Is Real Estate Right for You? A career in real estate can be exciting and very rewarding both personally and financially. Real estate agents are experts in the process of buying and selling homes, and their interests extend beyond the transactions themselves into the enjoyment that comes from working with people, helping families, and assisting communities to grow and prosper. When […]
Careers Considering a Career Change Perhaps more than any other profession, real estate is the domain of the motivated entrepreneur. Real estate is led and dominated by people with talent, savvy, a commitment to personal service, and a need to succeed. If doing things you enjoy each day and earning a great income while having control over your schedule and […]
Careers Check Your Sales Skills Real estate sales can be a challenging and rewarding career. The way business is conducted in the real estate industry has certainly changed with the advent of the Internet and new technologies and consumers now know more about the home buying and selling process than ever before. You may be tech savvy but in order […]
Careers Qualities of a Great Agent The most common question asked by people considering a career in real estate is, “What are the qualities of a great real estate agent?” (Okay, maybe that’s the second question after “How much money can I make?”) Let’s look at the typical qualities of top-producing real estate agents: Hard working Goal-oriented Persevering Technologically proficient Self-motivated […]
Careers What to Expect Prospecting is the single most crucial element in the business and presents the biggest challenge for most real estate agents. Prospecting can be done in a number of ways: Contacting your sphere of influence Open houses Office inquiries Online techniques Canvassing Handing out business cards And lots more! The important thing to realize is that […]