Home Buyers and Sellers

Field Guide to Buying and Selling During the Holidays

(Dec. 16) The holiday season is here. Your buyers and sellers are asking if this is a good time to buy or sell a house. Get the latest information on the pros and cons, how to stage a home during this time of year, and whether to decorate or not.
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E-Mail to Clients: How to Avoid Holiday Hosting Flubs

(Dec. 16) Help clients prevent a fail during their festivities, e-mail a free article from NAR's REALTOR® Content Resource on how to avoid common holiday hosting disasters. Or e-mail all five free articles on holiday entertaining made simple.
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REALTORS: Save $130 on New Buyers and Sellers Profile

(Dec. 16) NAR's 2011 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report provides the latest data on who's using the services of real estate professionals and how. Visit the REALTOR.org Store to get this valuable tool at $130 off the list price, as a benefit of your NAR membership.
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Research Shows More Buyers Using Agents in Past Decade

(Dec. 7) More than ever home buyers are relying on real estate agents and brokers to help them with their home purchase. Today, 89 percent of recent buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker, up from 69 percent in 2001.
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Home Ownership Matters

Through advocacy and outreach to lawmakers, consumers, and the media, NAR is working to preserve this important American institution.
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Visit HouseLogic: NAR's Consumer Site

At HouseLogic, not only will you find all the information and tools you need to protect, maintain, and enhance the value of your home, but you'll also get tips on buying and selling a home.
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Concerned About Your Mortgage?

Learn what you can do to protect your home. Find a credit counselor, learn about programs and services that you may qualify for, and download articles.

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NAR's Field Guide to Foreclosures >

How NAR Represents Consumers’ Interests

From educating consumers about the housing market to supporting private property rights, NAR enables more Americans to achieve and protect the dream of home ownership.

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Why Use a REALTOR®

Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise of a REALTOR® in the sales process. And only REALTORS®, who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®, follow a time-tested Code of Ethics, where other real estate licensees may not.

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Help Buying or Selling a Home

Want to educate yourself on the finer points of buying or selling a home? NAR and your local REALTOR® can help.
Feature: Preparing for Home ownership

Guide to Buying vs. Renting >
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NAR Guide to Home Buying
NAR Guide to Home Selling

Listen to Real Estate Talk Radio from NAR

The Real Estate Today radio show provides expert advice on buying and selling, covers topics including remodeling, refinancing, and more; and provides the latest information on the state of the current market.
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Play NAR’s Member-Supported Advertisements

In this challenging economy, the Public Awareness Campaign is reminding consumers about “What Matters Most” - family, friendship, community, and finding a home that’s right for them.
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Guide to Buying vs. Renting

The guide contains statistics and studies on home owners and renters as well as financing options and tips.
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