By Mary Walton
Real estate is renowned for being one of the most competitive fields. As an agent, you’ll need to write a listing that makes the property shine in order to get it sold. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that alongside all the tools you’ll need to ensure it’s perfect.
Highlight the Positives
List out all the positive selling...
By Cary Teller If you've decided to put up security cameras for your home for the first time or are considering widening your safety net, knowing the proper way to place and angle your cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it can be. Not only can proper camera placement catch important details of possible crimes in your area, simply placing them properly...
Prospecting leads on- and offline has never been more important in our uber-competitive industry of real estate. In the latest installment of RISMedia's ACE Webinar Series entitled "Prospecting: Online and Offline Lead Sources That Dominate in Today's Market," moderated by Verl Workman, founder and CEO of Workman Success Systems, and sponsored by Homes.com, panelists...
By Yuka Kato Summer is a time filled with good times and warm weather. Unfortunately, it’s also a time for many homeowners when energy costs skyrocket as they attempt to keep their homes cool and comfortable. Thankfully, there are many things that can be done to help keep homes cool, while saving energy and money at the same time. These five tips will help make...
By Victoria Lim It’s been known that those who long for simplicity in living space look towards Japanese culture and design for inspiration, but there are also those who admire Scandinavian functionality above all. Seemingly opposite, these two trends somehow merged together and today we have a beautiful blend of over-exaggerated and strict design trends. Where...
Commentary by John Featherston Organized real estate is constantly being challenged. This is not new news—it's been happening for decades. However, the current crop of challengers to our industry are more powerful than ever before, carving inroads with technologies and efficiencies that resonate with today's increasingly savvy consumers. Today's "disruptors"—as...
By Dixie Somers When you become a landlord, stress levels can get very high. There are tenants who vandalize property, are habitually late with the rent, or just disappear without notice. In general, the good tenants outnumber the bad ones and you're able to manage your property profitably. You can cut your stress by finding ways to reduce or eliminate the many problems...
By Deborah Kearns
In this third and final article in our predictive analytics series, learn how brokers are using predictive analytics to create targeted recruiting campaigns and retain the very best agents.
Real estate professionals might not have a crystal ball, but predictive analytics come pretty close.
Predictive...
This stunning, iconic Willis Mills property, designed in 1955 and built in 1956, is currently for sale at $2,550,000. Located in New Canaan, Conn., the 4,368 square foot is renowned as one of the most architecturally advanced properties of its time. The space blends glass, wood and stone, uniquely set in a lush, woodland hillside. Balconies and terraces meander...
By Roy Rasmussen What would you do if you came home and found your house was broken into and your property stolen? For millions of Americans every year, this nightmare is a reality. In 2010, there were 2,159,878 burglaries in the United States, equivalent to nearly 700 break-ins per 100,000 people, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Most victims in...
