The biggest charitable season of the year is here. Among the crowds of shoppers are those who are giving back to the less fortunate by participating in or hosting charitable events. The real estate industry prides itself on being heavily involved in the community, especially during this time of year. While some brokerages work together on a larger charitable project,...
Agents Are Stepping Up Their Social Media Game – Here’s How You Can, Too! An agent’s to-do list is never-ending—appointments, showings, closings…not to mention all the moving parts of a transaction. Is it any wonder staying active on social media always slips to the bottom? The agents in RISMedia’s latest webinar discovered an easy way to maximize their...
By Hannah Whittenly More buyers are becoming attracted to houses that are designed with the environment in mind; therefore, sellers must package their homes in a way that scores some eco-friendly points. Below are four ways you can make your homes more attractive to this type of buyer. Install Solar Panels Having solar panels installed makes potential buyers quickly...
In the following interview, Peter Giese, president of United Real Estate in Dallas, Texas, discusses the advantages of the brand, leads, technology and more.
Years in Real Estate: 27
Number of Offices: 74
Six years ago, United Real Estate was a new and unknown brand. What are some of the challenges associated with entering the market as an unknown?
In today's climate, it's more important than ever to be aware of the various forms of fraud. The tactics used to steal your money, property or identity change regularly. A new opportunity that's taken hold with the stark increase in extreme weather is disaster fraud. Just this year, we're seeing massive fires ravage California—not to mention the more than $5 billion...
From the wondrous witches of "The Wizard of Oz" to Tupac and Biggie, the East and the West have always been natural rivals, and the feud now continues when it comes to million-dollar homes. Recent research from PropertyShark looked at how many homes sold for over $1 million in the largest cities on the East and West coasts during the past three years, and the results...
By Megan Wild The New Year has arrived, and if you’re looking for a house, you might be down to the wire. Should you go all in and purchase now or wait until the spring? There are multiple things to consider before purchasing a house; location, square footage and style are just three of the many factors. Whether or not to buy a home during the winter or wait...
By Peter Kernan Today’s homebuyers want to know what they’re buying—and how much it’ll cost them after they move in. In today’s market, that means going beyond monthly mortgage costs and budgets for repairs. Buyers also want to know how much energy a home will use, what that energy will cost them, and how efficient it is. Home energy bills are a major cost,...
Winter is here, the holidays are approaching and for those of us in the market for a winter home, the research has begun. Looking for a second home is no easy undertaking and shouldn't be taken lightly. Chances are you want to find a place that isn't close to where you currently live, which translates to even more research than you likely did when you bought that...
By Mikkie Mills A career in real estate is an opportunity to interact with many different buyers and sellers from many different backgrounds. If you work smart, there's no reason you can't make a comfortable income. If you're serious about becoming a real estate agent, here are a few things you need to consider before to jump-start your career: Take Pre-Licensing...
