In December, RISMedia honored more than 230 real estate professionals as RISMedia's 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by the publication’s editors. These folks made newsworthy contributions within their own communities and/or the housing industry...
By Brentnie Daggett If only your budget were as expansive as your imagination. We've all spent time daydreaming about how we would improve our homes if we had the time and money for a complete renovation. Grand kitchens, laundry rooms, in-ground swimming pools and walk-in closets top the dream home wish list for many. Related: Making Your Flip a Smart Home: 3 Key...
By Robin Kencel Is your property on the market and you're hopeful you'll soon have an offer? Perhaps you've accepted an offer on your home and are working towards an executed contract, or even have a signed contract and are working through contingencies. In these situations, you're likely looking for your next home, and may have already found exactly what you're...
This Thursday, RISMedia is hosting the Power Broker and Real Estate Newsmakers Forum at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. All event attendees are strongly encouraged to come to this session, which will focus on the future of the industry, from the latest disruptors to the cycling housing market, and strategies for success. Are...
In the following interview, Nick Shivers, president and CEO of The Shivers Team, Keller Williams Realty Portland Central in Portland, Ore., discusses the group’s lead program, recruiting strategy, and more.
Region Served: Portland metro and Southwest Washington
Years in Real Estate: 19
Number of Offices: 2
Number of Team Members: 20
Where do...
Editor's note: These quotes originally appeared in this month's edition of Real Estate magazine, which you can view here. RISMedia recently released its 2019 Power Broker Report which ranks the nation's top real estate firms by 2018 sales volume and total transactions. The Top 1,000 Power Brokers reported a collective sales volume of $1,424,776,652,825, with NRT...
By Janis Hennessy Whether they came for college and stayed during their early career or relocated for work, deciding to leave a booming urban core to fulfill the dream of homeownership is a big change for many millennial homebuyers. Related: These Are the Cities Millennials Are Moving to Right Now Yet, the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Home Buyer...
By Meghan Belnap If you're ready to move, you can save a lot in the long run by buying a house that's brand-new. Many new homes on the real estate market include features that are designed to ultimately reduce household expenses, which will make it easier for you to pay your mortgage, utilities and other important bills on time. Related: 5 Reasons to Build a New...
Credit: PlanOmatic Next week, RISMedia is set to host the second annual Real Estate Newsmakers Reception & Dinner—applauding folks who are making headlines in real estate. During the dinner—being held on May 16 at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo—RISMedia will recognize this year’s Hall of Fame. The 2019 inductees include: Gino...
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In the following interview, Robert Dekanski of the Robert Dekanski Team with RE/MAX 1st Advantage in Clark, N.J., discusses the group’s growth through leads.
Number of Offices: 1
Number of Agents: 45
Years in Real Estate: 7
How heavily do you lean on buying leads versus having your agents prospect?
