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It's our 5-Year Anniversary! Buy or Sell Now and Receive 20% of All Commissions

 Trouble viewing this email? View in your browserBuy or sell now and receive 20% of all commissions Hello,Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Today is iPro Real Estate's 5-year anniversary. We would be honored to help with your next real estate transaction and put some extra cash in your pockets. With a team of 100 salespeople, we'll be sure your real estate transactions are productive. Family and friends are also wel

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Inside Engel & Völkers’ virtual reality theater for home tours

Minneapolis office offers clients and their guests an immersive experienceThe moment I put on the Oculus Rift headset, I felt like I was inside one of Engel & Völkers’ listings.It only took a few seconds to master and then I was free to roam the house, admiring the tray ceilings in the dining room, wandering into the cozy den, ascending the stairs and meandering through each of the spacious bedrooms.All of this unfolded in the virtual r

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10 Festive Cities for Holiday Lovers

For those who are full of the holiday spirit, they may find their fa-la-la-la’s in these cities.“For a city to be really attractive for the holidays, it needs to offer something for everyone—from kids to the grandparents,” says Kirsten Maxwell, founder of kidsareatrip.com, a family activities website.Realtor.com®’s research team sifted through the data of the 150 of the largest metros to identify those with the most holiday magic. T

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iPro Real Estate - Holiday Charity Drive for Foster Kids

It's that time of year to give to those less fortunate and iPro is hosting another Holiday Charity Drive for foster children. If you want to contribute in giving to the foster children that are in need, you can help do so by going to http://www2.treehouseforkids.org/goto/iProHolidayDrive2017.In the U.S. 397,122 children are living without permanent families in the foster care system. 101,666 of these children are eligible for adoption, but ne

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Hire a Robot for Your Next Home Showing

A robot could walk your buyers on a guided tour of a property, without you ever having to be there in person.Zenplace, an artificial intelligence and machine learning company for landlords and homeowners, is touting a robot that can take clients on guided home showings. The company concentrates on showings of rental properties. It hopes robots will help free up agents’ time and significantly reduce the time it takes to rent a property.“We set

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Happy Thanksgiving from the iPro Family

Wishing you all a warm, delicious and blessed Thanksgiving!From the iPro family

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The Most Affordable Ski Towns

Ski towns aren’t just for billionaires and celebrities who can afford posh vacation homes. Realtor.com® researchers say there are plenty of options for everyday ski enthusiasts looking for budget-friendly homes.“People seeking the ski town lifestyle—but who don't want to spend a million dollars for a house—can choose a town that doesn’t come with the fancy name or famous ski resort,” says Christopher Steiner, founder of ZRankings,

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Real Estate Agent vs. Rattlesnake

A real estate agent in Scottsdale, Ariz., was trapped inside an open house recently when a two-and-a-half-foot-long diamondback rattlesnake greeted him at the front door in an aggressive stance and refused to budge. The unidentified agent recorded the frightening encounter and posted the video to YouTube under the name “Our Simple Adventures on Tuesday.”In a written message at the beginning of the video, the agent explains that he was carryin

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Thank you to All the Veterans

In appreciation of all our veterans, and the freedom and power you give this nation. Thank you.Please join iPro in donating to https://www.supportourtroops.org

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Cats or Dogs? These Cities Show a Preference

Are you a cat person or a dog person? Which type of pet you pledge your allegiance to may influence where you decide to live, according to a new realtor.com® analysis. Some cities tend to be more welcoming to canines while others favor felines, realtor.com® researchers found. “The West Coast is far more climatically friendly to dogs, especially if you like going to dog parks and schmoozing with other owners every weekend—even in the winter,

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