Real Estate, Updates, News & Tips - George Zoumot - iPro Real Estate

Welcome to the Team Narin Prachunbarn Dealing the Sacramento Area

About NarinWhether you are buying or selling your home please contact me, let me earn your business.  I take pride in helping my clients achieve their dreams and financial goals.  The best complement in this business is getting referrals, this shows that you have been satisfied with my services and trust me to serve your family and friends.iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to

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BROKERS: How Brokers Reimagined Their Firms in 2017

Judging by our top trending broker-centric stories this year, owners and managers of real estate companies are looking for ways they can best support their agents and work more efficiently. From helping agents succeed long-term to making technology an asset rather than a distraction, these five Broker to Broker articles are a sign of the times where brokers are looking to do better and be better in their business and in relationships.7 Things A

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REALTORS: Controversy in Commercial Real Estate in 2017

From service animals to short-term rentals and landlord policies on marijuana use, commercial real estate was not without its fair share of controversies this year. But we also saw interest in bringing younger practitioners into the fold and other forward-looking commercial trends gain traction. As you look forward to 2018, take a look at our five most popular commercial articles this year.4 Issues to Watch for Property ManagersThis year saw a lo

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REALTORS: Tech That Drove You Forward in 2017

Staying up to date on the latest innovations in real estate and beyond can be a full-time job. That’s why we’re committed to delivering technology news you can use, whether we’re busting popular myths or helping you choose the right tools for your business. As you think about innovations that are on tap for 2018, take a look at our five most popular tech articles this year.7 Real Estate Ideas That Deserve to DiePopular perceptions may drive

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REALTORS: How Politics and Business Clashed in 2017

You may have noticed that the extremely partisan political climate had some effect on your business relationships in 2017. Managing conflict with clients and colleagues amid a culture of divisiveness was our most popular sales and marketing topic this year, along with tips on improving your listing etiquette and sales pitches to FSBOs, among others. Brush up on your sales skills with our top five sales and marketing stories of 2017.When Clients T

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REALTORS: Spotlight on Male Agents’ Safety in 2017

REALTOR® Safety is an important concept for all real estate professionals to understand, but staying safe in the field is often framed as a particular concern for female agents. Such a mind frame can leave men more vulnerable to attack when they think they have less to worry about. This year, we addressed safety specifically for male agents in an article that drew a heated debate among commenters and easily skyrocketed to our top safety story of

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Home Design Trends That Defined 2017

From techniques to make listing photos pop to methods for staging small spaces, these were the design crazes that made the biggest difference in home sales. We strived to offer both news and practical advice in our home and design section throughout the year, but we also kept an eye on forthcoming trends. As you can see, our roundup of 2018 design trends—which was published only this month—quickly became our most popular design article of

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REALTORS: 5 trends shaping real estate marketing in 2018

Marketing is an investment, not an expenseDid you go into real estate because you loved marketing?Chances are, you didn’t. And that explains why marketing is one of the top challenges for real estate agents today and the subject of so many of these articles.Most agents don’t come from a marketing background, and so they are learning skills, from the very basic to the very advanced, in addition to running their real estate business.In the wo

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More Vacancies in Apartment Buildings

The national apartment vacancy rate ticked up slightly in the fourth quarter as multifamily construction begins to outpace current demand. The vacancy rate increased to 4.5 percent compared to 4.4 percent in the third quarter, according to a report from real estate research firm Reis.Vacancy rates posted increases in 50 of 79 metros in the fourth quarter. New York and Washington, D.C., reached record rates of 5.1 percent and 6.6 percent respectiv

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Higher Loan Limits Coming Jan. 1

Real estate professionals have some good news to share with their clients. On Jan. 1, buyers will be able to get much larger mortgages, whether they’re applying for conventional or FHA-backed loans.Each year, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adjust their limits for conventional, conforming loans based on changes in median home prices. For 2018, the companies are increasing loan limits nearly 7 percent, to a maximum loan amount of $453,100. That’s u

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