Are you using Snapchat in your real estate business? Well, you should be. The service’s disappearing Stories feature has reinvented social media and is currently changing the game for publishers’ shared content. (It’s also insanely popular with millennials, too). Now, not to be left behind, the Facebook-owned Instagram wants in on the action. Thanks to a recent...
Moving to a new home is one of the most exciting life experiences there is. For you. But when one of your friends is moving and asks you to help, there's not enough free pizza in the world! But you say yes anyways because you don't really have an excuse not to lend a hand. Not anymore. This excuse generator provides random, funny excuses to get you out of waking...
Queensland, Australia real estate agent Zac McHardy used Facebook Live to show buyers through this Geebung property. Drumming up interest in an open house may be about as fun as watching paint dry, but getting people through the front door is a (huge) step in the right direction when it comes to getting your latest listing sold. And with the tools and technology available...
As children, we were probably all obsessed with a certain cartoon, book or even a video game. We yearned to have our world be taken over by our favorite fictional universe, if only just our bedroom. This type of dream haunts you throughout your life if it goes unfulfilled—kind of like never getting to throw that princess tea party themed birthday you always wanted. You...
Every house has a story—too often, regrettably, lost in its listing description. Not so for Rhode Island real estate agent Phyllis Nathanson, who was inspired by her listing’s story to develop a description that’s drawing not only interest from buyers, but also the attention of the internet. It’s an honest, witty take on the typical description—a compelling...
Times are changin’ at Facebook, and once again, the social network has amended its algorithm, this time to position posts from family and friends at the top of your news feed—a change that could reduce your exposure to the pages you follow. There are three simple steps you can take to ensure you stay up-to-date on the latest from your favorite pages. To stay connected...
Tips for moving with pets is a topic often pursued for those seeking real estate information. But let's be serious: not all pets are created equal. Especially if you own a CAT. I've got two: Oz, an all black 5-year-old who's loyal to us, but moody around strangers, and Alvin, a 2-year-old white snuggle monster who has special needs. While I love these two misters...
By Dustin Brohm There is a huge amount of attention being paid to Snapchat in real estate right now, and rightfully so. While the buzz can be overwhelming, there are tons of important reasons why REALTORS® should jump on Snapchat. I’m going to discuss one of those reasons here: the one that is literally making me money right now. After being active on Snapchat...
Using the right CRM, lead and transaction management programs is critical to managing your business and staying on track and organized. Industry professionals have many software platforms to choose from or may use their own approach to keeping track of contacts and contracts. RISMedia would like to take a pulse on this topic and report back to you on: What CRM, Lead...
If donning a panda suit to help sell your latest listing has never crossed your mind, you’re probably not alone (but you may want to rethink your strategy. Maybe?). For Jessica Arnett—co-owner of Villa Real Estate in The Woodlands, Texas—the decision to dress up as a panda and be photographed for a series of listing photos has created widespread panda-monium...
