By Brooke Chaplin  The real estate market is booming, and that means that more agents are trying to put their names out there than ever before. While door hangers and direct mail flyers might’ve worked in the past, you now have to work a little harder to attract new clients to keep up with fierce competition. Fortunately, you’ve got technology on your side,...

By Brooke Chaplan  Both the intense summer heat and the frigid winter air will often target your house. While it may seem hopeless to defend your home from the fluctuating weather conditions, doing so will help you minimize your energy bill. Below are several tips to keep your home comfortable regardless of the external temperature. Adequate Home Insulation

By Brooke Chaplan You should always make your home look its best before an open house. If the paint is old, chipping away or looks dull, repaint the exterior of your house. Adding paint has proven to be one of the most cost-effective ways of increasing the value of a property. Below are a few reasons why a fresh coat of paint can impact the decisions of potential...

Looking To Improve Your Real Estate Instagram Account? It Can Be Difficult Finding The Right Techniques and Tools To Make It To The Top. See How These Can Increase Your Instagram Engagement! No matter what your intentions are on Instagram—whether it’s to promote your listings or position yourself as a market expert—you can enhance your post’s reach...

By Brooke Chaplan As technology progresses, home security measures are evolving. Companies are creating surveillance systems that keep homeowners at ease, especially when they aren’t home. If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, you should consider investing in a home security system. While it may not seem like a large increase in property...

It's that time of year again! To celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl, we want to reward our loyal readers with the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! From now through Super Bowl Sunday, you can enter to win. Here's how: Simply go to one of our Facebook pages—either RISMedia or Housecall—like the page and share your most creative Super Bowl dish, or a photo...

By Brooke Chaplan It’s no secret that garages are one of the best places to store your belongings, and they come in handy when you’re working on personal DIY projects. Whether you’re looking to list your home or just want to prepare your garage so you can use it more efficiently, it’s important to make sure everything in there is organized, clean and ready...

Have you ever been nerve-wracked watching people walk through your property? Are you trying to figure out when a buyer is interested and what to expect from someone who makes an offer? Most homeowners who are serious will be thinking of making an offer, but they won’t necessarily leap up and make a bid immediately. Related: What to Look for in Your Homebuying Contract

As 2021 comes to a close, real estate professionals are looking ahead at what to expect for the new year. From the ever-fluctuating housing market to a non-stop influx of new homebuyers, coming up with the new and best ways to do business is top priority. As for marketing, which may arguably be the most important aspect in a successful real estate business, there...

Looking To Improve Your Real Estate Social Media? It Can Be Difficult Finding The Right Resources To Make It To The Top. See How These Automated Instagram Posts Increased These Agents’ Digital Engagement! From posting and scheduling to coming up with strong social media content and strategies, real estate agents need the right tools. Utilizing Instagram tools are...