By Paige Tepping During RISMedia's recent webinar—"How to Reinvent Your Value Proposition"—panelists Jack Cotton, a REALTOR® with Sotheby’s International Realty Cape Cod Brokerages; and Annette Mina, a broker with Douglas Elliman, explored the importance of controlling the agent-to-consumer relationship. The webinar was sponsored by Curbio...
By Lizzie Weakley If you have just bought a plot of land and are interested in building a new dream home, the entire process can feel overwhelming to get started. Between figuring out the number of rooms to have and the style of the home's exterior, you may not know where to begin. Take the time to consider these steps to simplify the process. Visualize Your...
By Anica Oaks Buying a new house means that you're likely to check out a number of features, including the home's structural integrity, heating and cooling systems, and square footage. You also have to look for mold. Mold is more than just an unsightly substance with aesthetic disadvantages. Having mold in the home can threaten the health and wellness of everyone...
By Emma Sturgis If you've noticed your HVAC system struggling to stay cool, and it’s been struggling for a long time, it may be time to consider an upgrade. Certain signs will tell you when your HVAC system needs an upgrade, as long as you pay attention and remember to look for them. Here are some things to keep an eye on when considering if it is time to upgrade...
By Kyla Stewart Looking back, it's hard to believe that cars have only existed for the past 130 years, with consumer adoption taking place during the past century. Since then, motor vehicles have constantly been evolving, with innovators finding creative solutions to problems before they occur. Connected vehicle technology is one of the most recent innovations...
By Lizzie Weakley When you are taking a shower, the last thing you want to notice is water that is ponding up around your feet. Unfortunately, this means you have a clogged shower drain. Though this is a problem that always seems to occur at the most inopportune time, the good news is that you have multiple solutions to getting the water flowing freely again. The...
By Meghan Belnap Renovating is a time when the excitement of having a new kitchen space becomes heavy with choices and long-term decisions. With so many options to choose from, the process can feel like more of a burden than a joy. But it doesn't have to be that way. By keeping up with the latest kitchen design trends, you can make sure your renovation is both...
By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Summer is in full swing, and here in my home state of Oregon we’ve already experienced our first heat wave of 2022. Our homes have long been designed to protect us from the cold and the elements, but what about high temperatures? Many homeowners may not realize that extreme heat can affect their homes in a number of ways. Potential...
By Lizzie Weakley Homeowners should have their roof checked every year or two for possible deterioration and unseen damage. Following a major storm, you may want to have the roof inspected, especially if you believe high winds or heavy snow have damaged the shingles or gutters. When choosing a roofer, however, don't automatically hire the one offering the lowest...
By Devin Meenan RISMedia’s latest Webinar–“Creative Marketing Ideas to Move Your Listings Faster”–moderator Anthony Lamacchia, broker/owner and CEO of the Lamacchia Companies, led a discussion on how to effectively and creatively reach clients. Panelists were Amanda Pflieger, director of demand generation at Curbio; Chad Grey, an agent...
