Welcome to the Friday Rates Edition of The Rising Realtor where we'll be brining you all the info you need to rise from the ashes of yesteryear and soar to new heights in your business. 

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But first... Like we always do about this time...

        Let's Talk About Rates        

Mondays are gonna Monday

Well, after a promising look last Friday, Monday turned the corner and began the initial stage of a reversal in direction for Bond Yields. 

"Where can I see that?"

On the bottom section of the chart, on Monday the 11th, you'll see the red and blue lines that make up the "slow stochastic" (it's an indicator used in technical analysis...aka charting).  Notice how the blue crossed over the red as it comes off the bottom of the range on this indicator. 

By the time the markets opened on Thursday, with a bit more push upwards, and the top section of the chart's blue line crossed below the yellow, indicating the start of a new uptrend. 

NOTE: Before I continue, I personally feel that you are either in an uptrend (or downtrend) until you're not. And we currently are!

The Saving Grace

Right now the bond yield is hovering around 4.32 (43.20 on these charts).  Look left and see how many of the candles (representing 1 day of trading) from February 13th to February 29th, also reached this area without breaking higher. 

That action creates resistance at these levels and here we are again at that same resistance level. That means we're in a good position for bond yields to retreat from here and push back down. 

And lower bond yields means lower rates!  So get your leads and prospects amped up because good news could be on the horizon. 

Remember, when staging a property for sale, less is often more!

Keep clutter to a minimum and focus on showcasing the key features of the home.

A clean and clutter-free space allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in the property, increasing the likelihood of a successful sale.

Happy staging!

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Embracing Growth: Bright Prospects in the North Carolina Real Estate Market

A recent blog post I read on the North Carolina real estate market paints a bright picture, showing us that the future looks promising.

With my years of experience, I can confidently say that the market is showing positive trends.

The blog shares stories of successful deals and growth, giving us hope for what's to come.

So, if you're thinking of diving into the real estate world in North Carolina, now might be the perfect time!

Just remember, stay informed, stay optimistic, and the opportunities will surely come knocking on your door.

Let's embrace the possibilities together!

   Interesting Facts   

        Just The Tip        

One secret hack for real estate success is to always prioritize building strong relationships with your clients.

Listen to their needs, communicate effectively, and go the extra mile to exceed their expectations.

When clients feel valued and understood, they are more likely to trust you and refer others to your services, helping you expand your network and grow your business organically.

Remember, in real estate, fostering genuine connections is key to long-term success.

Unless the client brought their father to the showing and he's Boomer-ing hard at how he "never would've built the house like that" even though he's never built a house. Good luck with that one. 🤣

As a real estate professional, leveraging a reliable customer relationship management (CRM) system can significantly enhance your business growth.

With features tailored to streamline client interactions and enhance sales efficiency, a real estate CRM ensures effective lead management and optimizes marketing strategies.

By centralizing lead data and identifying high-performing channels, real estate agents can close deals faster and target diverse audiences seamlessly.

To make an informed choice, consider your specific business requirements and desired CRM functionalities.

Explore industry-specific CRM solutions like Real Geeks, LionDesk, Follow Up Boss, Wise Agent, and REsimpli to elevate your real estate operations and drive sustainable growth.

Lots of great options... so how do you choose?

You can test, and retest, find something you think you like, get shiny object syndrome and look at something else and basically spin your wheels for months (I've certainly done that).

Or... 

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And yes, you can reach out just to ask questions about it. I'm happy to help take a tech piece off your plate. 

That's it for this edition. If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to reach out.

If you're working, I'm working. Have an amazing weekend. 

Until next time! 

Jason Iacovelli
Sr. Loan Officer
NMLS #3370
TheMortgage.App at Canopy Mortgage
Ph: 919.646.6869

Email: jason@themortgage.app

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