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Spring Is In The Air

Spring cleaningSpring is in the air, don't let a musty house spoil it. Here are seven tips for giving the season the welcome it deserves.

Whether you simply want to do some spring cleaning or you are getting your house ready to put on the market, here are some spring cleaning tips according to HGTV.

  1. The best refrigerator cleaner is a combination of salt and soda water. The bubbling action of the soda water combines with the abrasive texture of the salt to make a great cleaner.
  2. The best way to get rid of …

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Spring Market!

Agent RisingSpring is almost here!  Although it may not seem like it, now is the best time to get your house ready to sell!  Inventory is still low and now that the weather is starting to cooperate, it's time to think about sprucing up your home and boosting its curb appeal.  We have had a relatively warmer winter and it's a great time to get a jump start on your spring sprucing up.

Studies have shown that renovations that improve a home's function may not be worth the investment. Small cosmetic changes th…

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Leasing Solar Panels and Real Estate

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Posted: Mar 10, 2016 7:16 PMUpdated: Mar 10, 2016 10:37 PM


These are the rooftops of Massachusetts, North shore, South shore--and as you can see …

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Laurie Zell, New Agent at BOLD Moves Real Estate

Laurie ZellMeet Laurie Zell,  New Agent at BOLD Moves Real Estate!

I  am a recent graduate of Agent Rising Real Estate School and so excited to start my Real Estate Career with BOLD Moves Real Estate.  Though I am new to Real Estate sales, I am not new to helping people achieve their dreams.

I received my bachelor’s in management from the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth.  I was a continuing education student working forty hours and week in addition to going to school full-time.

I have been in the b…

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Social Media Webutation with Kate Lanagan MacGregor

social mediaHow is Technology and Social Media Impacting our Realtor Profession?

Kate Lanagan MacGregor, broker-owner of BOLD Moves Real Estate held a Lunch N'Learn on Thursday,  February 25, 2016 at SEMAR , Southeastern Massachustetts Association of Realtors,  in New Bedford, MA.

The class covered Webutation- What your online reputation is.

Brand Yourself- What do you want your webutation to portray?

Tools- Blueprint to create and support your Webutation.  This includes Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, Google+,…

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Marketing Skills Matter

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Marketing Skills Matter!

You have several different options when deciding how to start marketing; no matter where readers are seeing your material, careful and creative writing is what makes it effective. As a real estate agent, your add is typically your first line of communication with your customer and it is important to make a good first impression. So how do you know where to begin? Lets take a look at a few key points:

A clear catchy headline- create a headline that will grab someone's at…

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BOLDIES Complete Certified Buyer Representation Program

Certified Buyer Representative

Sarah Holick, Denise Higgins-Reuter and Dave Garro from BOLD Moves Real Estate recently attended the Certified Buyer Representative Program at the Plymouth and South Shore Association of Realtors.  Each agent completes 3 days of extensive training  to earn the CBR Designation.

This means they are certified by the State of Massachusetts, MAR, Plymouth and South Shore Association of REALTORS and RealNet Learning Services, and Anita Hill, as a CBR- Certified Buyer Representative.

Sarah, Denise and Da…

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Is Upstream going Mainstream?

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Upstream is an initiative promoted by National Association of REALTORS® to modify the flow of information in Real Estate.

I first heard of Upstream at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference, when I attended my Data Strategies Committee meeting two (or three?) years ago.  My takeaway that day was that there is enormous amounts of data being collected, and as Realtors, NAR is in a position to ascertain quality information, and intends to be the gatekeepers of t…

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Real Estate Trends



      
real estate trends 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Dominate 2016


This year may have marked the best for housing since 2007, but the market will likely get even rosier in 2016, according to a recent real estate forecast by realtor.com®. One of the main drivers behind the brighter 2016 is the projection that employment will continue to grow, which will add to consumers’ wallets and allow them to purchase their first home or upgrade to a new one.

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Agent Rising Real Estate School Classes Starting Soon

Agent Rising Real Estate School is starting classes soon. The classes will begin on February 8th and will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings at the BOLD Welcome Center at 145 Fairhaven Rd., Mattapoisett. There is still space available. Start your journey to becoming a real estate agent. Call 508-997-8844 or email Marie@agentrising.com for more information and reserve your seat. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to start a new career.

Trevor just finished his real estate class. Watch…

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