The holidays are approaching and that means it's crunch time to get your gift-giving strategy finalized. In real estate, agents typically give their clients things like branded products, baked goods and other items that help build their brand more than say "Thank you for choosing us." But there are methods of gift-giving that are more meaningful. These can include: Donating...
In the following interview, DJ DellaSala, who, along with Lindsey Skye DellaSala, leads The DJ & Lindsey Team, Ancient City Real Estate, in St. Augustine, Fla., discusses their fast-growing operation.
Region Served: Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Palm Coast
Years in Real Estate: Lindsey: 10; DJ: 13
Number...
Credit: Zillow In Zillow's pursuit of helping builders attract more clients to new-construction homes, the company has introduced a new home tour feature, On-site Tour Booking, that allows buyers to request a tour while browsing homes on Zillow. If an individual sees a home they'd like to tour on Zillow, they can simply click a button and choose the time and date...
If you plan on buying in the Carolinas or Tennessee in the upcoming year, you'll be competing in the hottest housing markets in the U.S., according to a new realtor.com® report. Credit: realtor.com® Boise, Idaho McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Texas Tucson, Ariz. Chattanooga, Tenn. Columbia, S.C. Rochester, N.Y. Colorado Springs, Colo. Winston-Salem, N.C. Charleston-North...
RISMedia and Quicken Loans have teamed up again to get a fresh take on your views, familiarity and expectations of mortgage lenders. How involved do you expect to be in your client’s mortgage process? How much does their technology play a role? And most important, what can a lender do to be of greater value to you? Take our short survey below and we will report...
In the following interview, Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices LARVIA in Madrid, Spain, discusses affiliating with the brand, the local market, and more.
Region Served: Spain
Years in Real Estate: 7
Number of Offices: 3
Number of Agents: 15
Please describe some of the current trends you’re seeing in your market.
Are you considering buying a foreclosure or bank-owned home? It can be tempting to look at foreclosed properties if you want a bargain, but are the lower prices really worth the potential problems? A different approach is needed when you are looking to buy a foreclosed house. Below are some tips and tricks to make the process smoother. It's essential to know that...
Brian Voigt, left and Gabe Dusharme of RE/MAX of Chico
Names: Gabe Dusharme and Brian Voigt
Company: RE/MAX of Chico
Official Titles: Gabe Dusharme, Broker Associate, RE/MAX of Chico, and Brian Voigt, Broker/Owner, RE/MAX of Chico and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX of Paradise
Years in Real Estate: Gabe, 12; Brian, 15
Region Served: Chico and Paradise,...
By Brooke Chaplan Desert living can be a life-changing experience for homeowners seeking a getaway from the daily stress of living in the city. Though living in the desert, in states like Arizona and New Mexico, may seem a bit extreme to some, a few upgrades can turn any house in the desert into a dream house. Consider the following suggestions: Water Purification...
Sales is at the core of real estate, but the central product in this industry is especially significant because, for most consumers, a home is the biggest investment they'll ever make. Related: Real Estate Sales Tactics in a Down Economy With National Salesperson Day being the second Friday in December, this is a great opportunity to look at the role of sales. Here...
