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Continuing Educación

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Continuing Educación This is my first time doing my continuing education requirements. It's a lot more than I expected, haha. Online, classes are much more demanding and complex. It's mostly putting me through scenarios and asking me what my response would be. The whole thing is multiple choice, though, so the answer is in front of me... I just have to know it. I'm doing well, over all; it's mostly review! There are also a ton of legal questions, inspections questions, ethics questions and agency relationship questions. I'm working my way through the hours. It says I'm required to be on for at least 14 hours, but I can take as long as I need.... within reason. One of the modules covered ethics and requirements for ads and giveaways and social media schemes in general. It was an excellent review and I'm going to tie it into TR-L's class assignments, too. Ill keep you posted! CE Suggestions One of the action steps for my continuing

So m e D a t a

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Data January 2008 - May 2020 Market Statistic Report Residential Activity Report Market Performance Report  -  Last 28 days ( week 1: 5/12    -    week 4: 6/2 ) Observations Inventory this spring was/is at historical lows. The last time Lancaster County inventory dropped below 1,000 for the End Of Month (EOM) Inventory count was in winter of 2008.  Buyer activity increased 1.14 - 6.57 in last 4 weeks (measured in # appointments/listing) Percentage of asking price to close price remained 95%+ in last 4 weeks New listings increased from 13 in week 1 to 86 in week 4 Recommendations Pick up as many new listings as possible. Glamorize the online shopping process for buyers. Boost the heck out of virtual magazines, video tours, online open houses and digital services in general. Showings are allowed now, but the industry has an opportunity to make a permanent and significant change in regard to working smarter rather than harder.  It is critical

Le Current-Crisis

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Summary I just want to share my experience, so far, with the riots, black lives matter protests and how the general chaos in society, overall, has affected my real estate business, Homesale Realty, the rest of the community and even Millersville University. Homesale Just... yesterday, I got this email from my boss. . . . "                                                                           " Impact It's not the greatest feeling know you should be on the lookout for any riots! Rod has been incredible with providing us the most important information right away. I can't imagine having to keep up with everything at his rate. Under his leadership, the company has produced covid-specific contract addendum's, safety protocol and health screening logs so that we can continue doing business by following the guidelines and track our contact. My business The civil movement and riots have effected my business directly in several ways. I was not expect