As a real estate agent, your reputation is everything. It’s important to stand out and showcase your success to potential clients. One of the most effective ways to do this is by collecting social proof and reviews from your satisfied clients. In this guide, we’ll explore the importance of social proof in real estate and provide tips on how to collect and use client testimonials and reviews to boost your real estate business. Why Is Social Proof Important in Real Estate? Consumers are more skeptical than ever. They want to see proof that a product or service is worth their time and money befo ..read more

Increased seller activity is giving buyers more choice this spring The number of Metro Vancouver homes listed for sale on the MLS® rose nearly 23 per cent year-over-year, providing more opportunity for buyers looking for a home this spring. The Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,415 in March 2024, a 4.7 per cent decrease from the 2,535 sales recorded in March 2023. This was 31.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (3,512). “If you’re finding the weather a little chillier than last spring, you may find some comfort in knowing that ..read more

GTA REALTORS® Release March Stats March 2024 home sales reported through TRREB’s MLS® System were lower than the March 2023 result, due in part to the statutory holiday Good Friday falling in March this year versus April last year. Despite a better-supplied market compared to last year, there was enough competition between buyers to see a moderate increase in the average March home price compared to last year’s level. Greater Toronto Area (GTA) REALTORS® reported 6,560 sales through TRREB’s MLS® System in March 2024 – down by 4.5 per cent compared to March 2023. New listings were up by 15 per ..read more

MARCH HOUSING MARKET CALMER THAN EXPECTED Last month, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 655 unit sales board-wide (all property types). In the single-family category (excluding acreage and waterfront), 291 homes sold in March, down 22 per cent from one year ago and up 15 per cent from February 2024. Sales of condo apartments last month came in at 84, increasing by 27 per cent year over year and 24 per cent from February 2024. In the row/townhouse category, 82 units changed hands in March, an increase of nine per cent from one year ago and up 39 per cent from February. Th ..read more

March home sales growth off last month’s pace, but supply still building in the Fraser Valley Home buyers in the Fraser Valley have more choice heading into the spring market with inventory levels for March at the highest they’ve been in the past five years. However, March sales were slower than anticipated with 1,395 transactions recorded on the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listings Service® (MLS®), a 13 per cent increase over February, but still 31 per cent below the 10-year average. Sales were the second lowest recorded for a March in a decade. Active listings were 6,197, up ..read more

Numbers Give Clear Indication That Spring Market Has Begun There were a total of 2,467 residential unit sales in the Greater Edmonton Area (GEA) real estate market for March 2024, showing increases of 25.6% over February 2024, and 35.7% over March 2023. New residential listings amounted to 3,597, a number 32.4% higher than in February 2024, and 8.9% higher than March 2023. Overall inventory in the GEA increased 10.7% from February 2024, but is still 15.4% lower than March 2023. Detached unit sales totalled 1,462, an increase of 26.1% over the previous month, and 36.8% higher than the previous ..read more

March reflects strong seller’s market and price increases March sales rose to 2,664 units, a 10 per cent year-over-year gain and much higher than long-term trends. While new listings did pick up over last month, the 3,172 units were still below what we typically see in March and not enough relative to sales to drive any change in the supply situation. In March, the sales-to-new listings ratio rose to 84 per cent, and the months of supply fell below one month. “We have not seen March conditions this tight since 2006, which is also the last time we reported high levels of interprovincial migrat ..read more

Spring has sprung, and with it comes a flurry of activity in the real estate market. As a realtor, you’re likely brimming with questions on how to best leverage this prime selling season. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are the answers to some of the hottest real estate marketing questions burning in agents’ minds this April 2024: 1. Are interest rates still affecting the market? Interest rates are a constant concern for buyers. While rates may have risen slightly compared to last year, they are still historically low and the Bank of Canada expects to lower them later this year. Howe ..read more

In the digital age, where house hunting starts online, a user-friendly website is no longer a luxury for real estate agents – it’s essential. WordPress, the popular content management system, is a great platform for building real estate websites. Its flexibility, ease of use, and vast selection of themes and plugins make it a top choice for many real estate professionals. In this article, we’ll take a look at some inspiring real estate websites built on WordPress and explore the features that make them stand out. Why Choose WordPress for Your Real Estate Website? Before we dive into some exam ..read more

Home sellers active, bring much-needed inventory to housing market While Metro Vancouver1 home sellers appeared somewhat hesitant in January, new listings rose 31 per cent year-over-year in February, bringing a significant number of newly listed properties to the market. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR)2 reports that residential sales3 in the region totalled 2,070 in February 2024, a 13.5 per cent increase from the 1,824 sales recorded in February 2023. This was 23.3 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average (2,699). “While the pace of home sales started the year off briskly, the pace of ..read more