Image: Instagram Press This month, Instagram introduced a new way for agents to engage with their clients. A new questions “sticker” on the app’s Stories feature allows users to ask others anything they want. Stories, which is very similar to Snapchat, allows users to create ephemeral photos or videos. In the past, users have been able to place emojis and...
The Board of Managers of the Broker Public Portal (BPP) has announced its new officers for the next year: John Mosey, CEO, NorthStarMLS, who will be chairman of the board; Alon Chaver, chief information officer, HomeServices of America, who will be vice chairman; Craig McClelland, chief operating officer, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers, who...
Against a backdrop of breakneck innovation, challenges are emerging, and long-standing models and practices are shifting. In a changing industry, how is your brokerage catering to consumers while embracing technology?
RISMedia’s 2018 Real Estate CEO Exchange is addressing the role of technology in two panels, “Disruption vs. Innovation: What’s the Difference?”...
By Mark Mathis Whether you’re a new agent struggling to find leads or an experienced veteran who still hasn’t cracked the code to mastering social media lead generation, Jason Wardrop has the answers you want. He also has copy-and-paste templates and a step-by-step process for any agent who wants to begin generating leads within 24 hours of implementing his...
“Don’t study the great realty companies. Study the great companies.” From the brands that color the industry to firms outside of real estate, each year, acclaimed business leaders offer their perspectives at RISMedia’s Real Estate CEO Exchange. Whether it’s Paul Charron, chairman of the board of The Campbell’s Soup Company—whose above advice was given...
By Judith Pascal The world's population is growing rapidly, and the governing bodies of larger cities are finding it increasingly difficult to manage public operations. Thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT), exchanging data in a common network has become much more manageable. Technology is playing a major role in developing smart cities, which will not only make...
The final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, being hosted in Russia, is right around the corner. Soccer fans from around the globe—or football, depending on where you're from—are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who will rank at the top. Although we're nearing the ultimate event, Americans have 2026 to look forward to, when the world's largest soccer...
From the benefits and challenges of innovation and tech, to the economic landscape and policy in Washington, the industry is in uncharted waters. Is your brokerage built for lasting success? Addressing more than 225 brokers and executives during RISMedia’s 2018 Real Estate CEO Exchange, “Ready, Set, Now: The New Real Estate Reality,” held at the Harvard Club...
Midland takes the cake again! The Western Texas city with a population just shy of 135,000 was revealed as the nation's hottest housing market for the third month in a row, according to new data from realtor.com®'s Market Hotness Index. Surprisingly, only five California markets appeared on the monthly list, in contrast to three months ago, when more than half...
Nominations are open for RISMedia’s 2019 Class of Newsmakers! Set to be released in the December 2018 issue of Real Estate magazine, the forthcoming list of Newsmakers will include hundreds of influential real estate professionals, as well as individuals outside the industry who have had a major impact on real estate. The Real Estate Newsmakers showcase is designed...
