Posted on Dec 15 2021 - 4:45pm by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
Comments Off on Preparing Your Real Estate Marketing Plan for the New Year

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...

Posted on Dec 14 2021 - 11:50am by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
Comments Off on How to Get More Clients as a REALTOR® in 2022: Top Tips & Tricks

Do you need more realty clients? Discover how you can get more clients this year, even if you are a new REALTOR®. Learn the top tips & tricks that are working now. Do you find yourself wondering how to get more clients as a REALTOR®? Look no further! Clients are the backbone of a successful real estate business. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional...

Posted on Dec 13 2021 - 12:50pm by Housecall
Comments Off on RealEdge Podcast Ep. 29: Success Tips From a Top Agent With Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen’s love for real estate stems from his childhood walking up and down New York City’s Upper West Side with his grandfather. He hasn’t lost that passion as he has spent the past decade ascending the ranks as a Top-350 agent in the U.S. Despite his success, Cohen holds on to the ethos of being a nice and knowledgeable real estate professional devoted...

Posted on Dec 10 2021 - 2:16pm by Housecall
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By Lizzie Weakley For many years, the Federal Housing Administration was regarded as a destination for borrowers with low to zero credit scores. However, the same cannot be said about the department today. The FHA is now a go-to-place for moderate-to-low income workers with good credit histories. A home is a long-term investment, however, when purchasing a home,...

Posted on Dec 9 2021 - 3:05pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Newsmaker Spotlight: Scott Geller On Embracing a New Normal

As an associate broker for RE/MAX Centre REALTORS®, Scott Geller leads a local 4,000-member association, and has influence statewide and nationally. He also heads a successful real estate sales and appraisal businesses.  At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Geller helped develop a short-term emergency plan, as well as a long-term strategic plan, focusing on social...

Posted on Dec 8 2021 - 2:43pm by Liz Dominguez
Comments Off on Webinar Recap: The Real Battle Is for Consumer Attention

It appears that every day there's a new headline urging the industry to protect itself against so-called disruptors, especially in the iBuying and portal space.  The topic was discussed during RISMedia's most recent webinar, "The Battle for Tomorrow: How Brokerages Can Beat Zillow to the Consumer," sponsored by Inside Real Estate and moderated by Workman...

Posted on Dec 7 2021 - 2:43pm by Liz Dominguez
Comments Off on Job Growth Appears Slow but Construction Industry Continues to See Progress

While job growth didn’t meet expectations in November, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since February 2020, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“The unemployment rate continued to plunge and is now at 4.2%, which is actually below March 2020 levels when the ugly COVID virus came to the country. This...

Posted on Dec 6 2021 - 4:52pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Webinar Recap: How to Turn Your Technology Into More Commissions

Contact management. Marketing automations. Future planning. Since there are myriad solutions available to agents today, it can feel overwhelming to choose a tech stack that works with your specific needs.  During RISMedia's webinar—"How to Turn Your Technology into More Commissions"—panelists Nick Bailey, president of RE/MAX, LLC; and Verl Workman,...

Posted on Dec 3 2021 - 1:51pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Permanent Living Transforms Resort Towns, Vacation Homes

By Jesse Williams They say if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life. But what if you live where you vacation, does that make every workday a holiday? Maybe not quite, but even so, thousands of people across the country have begun looking at their second homes, or at traditionally vacation areas, for more permanent living arrangements—a trend...

Posted on Dec 2 2021 - 1:41pm by Housecall
Comments Off on 4 Water Damage Tips for Homeowners

By Brentnie Daggett Water damage is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Not only can it cause devastating damage and decrease the value of your home, but it can also pose real health risks if left unaddressed. There are a number of issues that can lead to water damage in the home, ranging from something as simple as a leaking appliance to something as serious as flash...