By Lief Simon and the Editors of Live and Invest Overseas In today’s complicated world, international property stands out among investment options because it is both a hard asset and one of the best current opportunities for generating cash flow while building real, long-term wealth. Whether you’re contemplating a first purchase overseas or looking to expand...
It may sound like an easy topic to address, but when you consider the growing number of platforms, real estate professionals need social strategies in place to capture their clientele. This starts with knowing your audience and knowing when they're active online. As a real estate professional, it's important to be in tune with your community and your personal clientele...
By Kara Masterson If the mountains are one of your favorite places to visit on vacation, you may consider purchasing a cabin there for yourself. Whether you use it as a second home for vacations only, a rental property that you will also use occasionally, or your new home outside the city, you must think carefully before committing to your first cabin purchase. Cabins...
Working with buyers and sellers? As a real estate agent, you know that means having to deal with personalities and ages that run the gamut from young and energetic to senior and slow-paced. But working with the elderly is a lot different than working with any other client type. When dealing with older clients, you're usually more hands-on, especially if they don't...
Virtual reality (VR) has gone through wide cycles of consumer skepticism and adoption in the past several years. And although many industries, save video games and amusement parks, have backed off the technology recently, it's time for real estate to go all in on VR. This week, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC released the results of its annual smart home survey....
By Rana Waxman Rent-to-own is an alternative to the traditional agreement between homebuyers and sellers. Typically, a buyer presents an offer. Once accepted, the payment, settlement and new ownership takes place. Lease-to-own or rent-to-own does not follow this process. Instead, it allows a renter to become the buyer. This is done through another type of contract...
By Samantha Clark It’s the beginning of a new year! In 2018, you should be looking to start fresh and possibly even rebrand yourself and your business. If you’ve been a real estate agent for a few years now, you've probably come to realize that your business has changed a lot—what it stood for five or 10 years ago isn’t quite the same today. Rebranding...
By Tom McMakin The notion of trust in others is ancient. It allows one buddy to lean on another in war or commerce. But, more importantly, it is the sinew that binds communities together, enabling them to do together what they cannot do as individuals. It is also a critical prerequisite to selling consulting and professional services successfully. There are two types...
For the most part, social media platforms tend to promote permanent content. But there's one app that stands out for its ability to create an air of mystery by adding a shelf life to what you post: Snapchat. Although initially promoted as a social media platform for millennials, Snapchat is now being used by consumers of all ages, as well as real estate professionals....
Wondering what A-lister listed their home this year? Curious as to who restored what property or made bank off a house flip? The following rundown highlights some of the most fabulous celeb homes that entered or exited the real estate sphere this year. T-Swift's Remarkable Restoration Pop star Taylor Swift has been moonlighting as a real estate mogul over the past...
