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Look out below! New-home sales fall off a cliff

Housing Wire

After a year of strong results, sales of newly built homes took a major step back last month. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows new-home sales in October clocking in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 610,000 — a 17.3% The median sale price of a new home hit $437,300, a 4.7% Census Bureau and the U.S.

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Pending home sales jumped in September behind lower mortgage rates

Housing Wire

Lower mortgage rates in September had a measurable impact on home sales. According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales in September jumped 7.4% An index reading of 100 equates to sales activity in 2001. “A compared to August and 2.6% year over year. In the U.S.

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Will existing home sales continue to rise?

Housing Wire

How did existing home sales grow with all the recent negative press about demand? First, we have to put context into the bounce: we are working from the lowest levels ever in home sales, so any small, minor move in purchase application data can bounce sales from here. Year-over-year, sales fell 2.5% (down from 4.05

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Did new home sales really just crash?

Housing Wire

Did today’s new home sales report really show an epic crash in sales? New home sales reports can be quite volatile from month to month. In this case, several factors contributed to the substantial decline in new home sales. In this case, several factors contributed to the substantial decline in new home sales.

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How Sales Enablement is Supporting Social Selling in 2022

Speaker: Brynne Tillman CEO | LinkedIn Whisperer at Social Sales Link

In many organizations, Sales Enablement is owning both LinkedIn and Social Selling. In this 1-hour session, Brynne Tillman from Social Sales Link will teach: What Sales Professionals Believe About LinkedIn. What Many Sales Professionals Are Doing Wrong. Profile Branding Tips for Your Sales Team.

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New-home sales beat estimates but need a dose of reality

Housing Wire

With new-home sales growing since 2022, why are housing starts at recessionary levels? I recently raised this concern about housing construction and new home sales in an interview on CNBC. However, let’s examine today’s new-home sales report to see what we can learn and why I am concerned about housing starts.

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Existing-home sales flop once again, but inventory is a bright spot

Housing Wire

Existing-home sales continued their downward trend in September. from July to August , sales again trended down last month, dropping 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.84 million, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) On a year-over-year basis, existing-home sales were down 3.5%

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The Secret to Building Successful Digital Sales Programs in 2022 and Beyond

Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School

As we kick off 2022, companies are giving more attention to their Digital/Social Sales Programs. While companies are enabling their sales professionals with coaching and a variety of digital tools to connect with potential customers, they're experiencing fluctuating KPIs. Sales and corporate strategy alignment.

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#Trending: How to Leverage Instagram’s Algorithm to Build Your Pipeline

Speaker: Eric Simon, Founder of The Broke Agent Media | Matt Lionetti, Real Estate Salesperson at The Agency

Social Media is one of the most efficient sales tools an agent can use! It has the potential to produce high-quality leads and foster client relationships when used effectively. As new social media tactics flood the market, agents are being inundated with the various apps and trends that could lead to their success.

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The Complete Realtor: Tools to Successfully Manage Your Personal Life, Career, and Health

Speaker: Marki Lemons Ryhal, REALTOR, Keynote Speaker, 4X International Best Selling Author, and Podcaster at ReMarkiTable, LLC

Automate and Maximize Sales Funnels and Systems. While most people saw self-employment as a challenge, she saw it as a chance to improve efficiency. Join this webinar to learn how to: Overcome obstacles and reframe your mindset. Have effective Time Management. This is an exclusive session that you won't want to miss!

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The #1 Reason Why Sales Coaching is Critical to Your 2022 Sales Success

Speaker: Tim Hughes, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Leadership Associates

With most of the world’s population active on social media, it is imperative that teams improve their sales strategies by investing in sales coaching & training. Investing in high quality sales coaching will help to systemize your sales strategy and teach your team how to navigate social media in an effective and meaningful way.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process.

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How Enriching the Lives of Your Clients Leads to Greater Sales Success

Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. In this fire-side chat Marketing Technologist, Ari Capogeannis and Sales & Marketing Leader, Bill Pappa, will answer all of your questions and teach you: Effective ways to engage prospects through direct mail.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities. Having a system in place to keep your sales pipeline full is the best way to navigate the ever-changing real estate market.

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Millennials are Determined and Prices are Soaring: The Step-by-Step Formula for Closing More Sales to Millennial Buyers Fast!

Speaker: Paul Moya - CEO, Millennial Labs, and The Go-To Performance Marketing Strategist and Realtor Coach for the Best in the World

In order to succeed in today’s fast-paced, seller’s market, realtors must truly understand what Millennial buyers want most from their realtor, know how to connect with potential buyers online, and provide value in new ways to close sales on autopilot. The #1 Reason Most Millennial Viewers on Social Media Never Turn Into Closed Sales.