Posted on Nov 16 2017 - 9:00am by Suzanne De Vita
Comments Off on Social Skills: A Beginner’s Guide to Facebook Live

Did you know that, this year, 74 percent of all content online will be video? Marketing with it is a must, according to Marki Lemons Ryhal, a social media speaker who recently shared tips on video at the National Association of REALTORS®' 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. One of the easiest, and most inexpensive, marketing methods? Facebook Live, Lemons Ryhal...

Posted on Nov 15 2017 - 4:38pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Should You Build in the Winter?

By Megan Wild Maybe it has taken longer than expected to find the perfect house, or perhaps you've always wanted to build. You find construction exciting and adore the idea of designing a home from the ground up. Surprisingly, an ideally situated plot just landed on the market, and it's priced to sell. Unfortunately, there's an issue. Winter is approaching, and it...

Posted on Nov 15 2017 - 11:30am by Housecall
Comments Off on Indoor Air Toxins to Be Aware of This Holiday Season

By Alison Grimes As the holidays approach, there are many things to prepare. Some will even prepare an exercise routine or schedule to keep up with healthy weight fitness goals. However, few will consider the quality of air throughout the holiday season. Holiday activities such as heating, cooking, cleaning and even decorating can affect your indoor air quality. So,...

Posted on Nov 14 2017 - 4:41pm by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on 5 Crazy Beds to Sleep a Little Stranger In

Looking to add a little bit of weirdness to your bedroom? A fan of the strange and unique? This list of crazy beds is sure to inspire you to get wacky in your sleeping space. Side Sleeper This bed is great! If you only sleep on your side and never, ever move. Still, points for creativity. Image: TechDigg.com Sleep Spiral Love this spiral staircase with matching...

Posted on Nov 14 2017 - 1:26pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on First Whole Foods, Now IKEA: What Latest Amazon News Means for Homeowners

Over the course of Oct. 26, Amazon's stock price rose dramatically. In the morning, it was valued at $972 a share, and by the end of the day, it had skyrocketed to just over $1,100. This soar in price—more than 7 percent in after-hours trading—was no coincidence. Earlier in the day, Amazon released its third quarter financial results (not including Whole Foods’...

Posted on Nov 13 2017 - 4:10pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Double-Digit Online Lead Conversion Is Possible—Here’s How

By Zoe Eisenberg In the following interview, Jesse Zagorsky, broker/owner of Live. Love. San Diego Homes in Del Mar, Calif., discusses client relations and customer service, lead generation and conversion, and more.
  Years in Real Estate: 13
Number of Offices: 1
Number of Agents: 22
No. 1 Tip for Real Estate Newbies: Always answer...

Posted on Nov 13 2017 - 1:15pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Damage-Free Decorating Ideas for Your Home

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...

Posted on Nov 9 2017 - 3:47pm by Zoe Eisenberg
Comments Off on Great Spaces: Miami Beach Penthouse in Faena District

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...

Posted on Nov 9 2017 - 11:14am by Housecall
Comments Off on The Keys to Attracting and Retaining Real Estate Talent

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...