By Brentnie Daggett Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we all can get behind. If you are a renter, you want to ensure you don’t damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it’s always better to preserve the integrity of your space, although you have the leeway to make modifications....
By Dixie Somers If you are in the real estate game, a necessary skill in today’s digital marketing era is to learn how to write compelling real estate ads. An effective ad has the power to sell your properties quickly. Here are five tips to help you write compelling ads for your real estate business. Attention-Grabbing Headlines With thousands of property listings...
While many areas of Miami are still tender following September's storms, this breathtaking luxury penthouse is alive and well—for a mere $22 million. Sitting pretty in Miami Beach’s famed Faena District, the tub and walk-in shower in the master bath alone are enough to make you want to move in. If you need more, the private tri-level penthouse rests atop a boutique...
By Liz Dominguez Brokerages are vying for the business of other agents, but by no means does that equal a level playing field. RISMedia's recent webinar, "Brokers: Increasing Relevancy—New Ways to Recruit and Retain," sponsored by Imprev and moderated by Terri Murphy, speaker, coach and author with Workman Success Systems, provides insights from industry professionals...
By Mikkie Mills Moving can be a daunting task for many people. There is a lot of packing involved and unpacking once you get to your new home; however, with proper planning, you may even find yourself enjoying the moving process...unless you get stuck. This guide serves to offer you simple ways to move into your new home. Get Prepared It is advisable to plan at least...
Most high schools don't teach students best practices in real estate. In turn, young buyers are often completely in the dark when it comes time for them to find their first home. Along with that comes far greater risks than someone who's shopping around for a second or third home. One risk that can have an impact on any potential homebuyer, however, is fraud....
By Liz Dominguez Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to check in on clients and boost your referrals. Without constant follow-ups, clients will likely forget about a real estate agent that helped them buy or sell a few years back. Here are some tips for staying top of mind so you receive a constant string of referral business: Throw a party. Everyone likes an...
Power Brokers and other industry leaders gathered at The Palmer House Hilton in Chicago recently for RISMedia's 22nd Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, an invitation-only event held during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo. The event honored the brokers who ranked in RISMedia’s 2017 Power Broker Report, as well as recognized four leaders in real estate....
By Liz Dominguez RISMedia recently presented Frank Abagnale, author and film subject of "Catch Me If You Can," as the keynote speaker at the 22nd Annual Power Broker Reception & Dinner, held in Chicago in conjunction with the REALTORS® Conference & Expo. Abagnale is one of the world's most famous fraud-prevention specialists, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio...
The numbers look good for the housing industry right now—the economy continues to improve, interest rates remain favorable, and consumer confidence in homeownership is high. But challenges remain. Home inventory is low; student debt is high, and changing regulations could cause the momentum to stall. With these challenges in mind, we wanted to hear directly from...
