By Brooke Chaplan You believe you know the perimeters of your property, but you really don't unless you've had someone survey it and give you its exact measurements. You may see your property limitations if it's fenced off, but even that isn't a precise calculation. If you haven't legally surveyed the property, then you don't have its exact measurements. Related:...
By Lizzie Weakley If you're reading this right now, you're digging for information. Right now, there are millions of people doing the same thing. The internet is a dominant tool of our times, and thus it shapes markets. Real estate markets are no different. The internet has the highest ads leading to inquiries than all other advertising mediums. Some five million...
By Jordan Grice The red-hot housing market has been the shining light in the nation’s post-pandemic recovery. But, real estate experts say it’s only a matter of time before the urban rental market follows suit. “From what I’ve read, the apartment market is recovering,” says Gay Cororaton, senior economist and director of Housing & Commercial Research...
If you look over any real estate agent’s social media marketing plan, you will likely see a strong focus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. However, these aren’t the only platforms where you can attract more prospects. With over 450 million active users worldwide, Pinterest is an ideal social platform for real estate professionals. In fact, Pinterest...
By Brooke Chaplan The growth of cryptocurrencies (crypto) and blockchain is huge news. Whether you're on board with the idea of digital currency or not, it's one of the most significant advances in the financial world in recent years. Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are still confusing and sound foreign to many business people. Still, these currencies...
Are you ready to take your real estate business to the next level? With the power of social media and the rising popularity of videos, your content strategy may need an update. Video content is quickly becoming the go-to for everyone, from your average user to social media influencers to businesses large and small. According to Cisco’s Annual Internet Report 2018-2023,...
By Jordan Grice Real estate professionals looking for the next wave in social media marketing may want to get on TikTok. With almost 100 million monthly U.S. users on the app—most are 39 years old or younger, based on data from Statista—agents nationwide agree that there is room to capitalize on connecting with prospective clients. “This popular platform is...
Avi Becker became interested in real estate during his senior year at UC Santa Barbara, when he and a team developed a home energy application as part of an entrepreneurship competition. After selling just one home in 2019, his first year in the business, Becker made a huge turnaround in 2020, hitting his goal of $20 million in volume. When the pandemic hit, he...
By Brooke Chaplan In a surging economy, many homeowners are thinking about updating mortgage loans to better suit their financial circumstances. There are several options to consider as you evaluate the balance of your home loan and current interest rate. Here are some ideas for refinancing your mortgage that may be worthwhile: Lower Payments Homeowner applicants...
By Jordan Grice Developing and nurturing a solid social media footprint is an essential part of a real estate agent’s marketing arsenal, but it can also be a time-consuming one to boot. While spending time in front of your screen running multiple platforms can yield great results for your business, it shouldn’t have to come at the expense of getting in front...
