A career like real estate is unlike any other. Part sales, part admin, part tour guide—there are a million and one things happening at once. For those who get easily distracted, it can spell disaster. The topic was recently addressed during RISMedia's latest webinar—"Strategies for Avoiding Distractions and Increasing Productivity"—sponsored by BoomTown and...
“A Welcome Respite”, the 11,000 square foot luxury oceanfront estate, located on the Outer Banks, North Carolina, was recently listed for $11 million. The home, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, is now the highest-listed home in the history of the islands, according to Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®. “‘A Welcome Respite’...
As one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world, Instagram has become an essential place for businesses across all different industries to focus their marketing efforts. Brands can showcase their voice and tell a story in a visual, interactive and engaging way, all while connecting with their target audience. In the world of real estate, Instagram...
Did you buy or sell a home and need a temporary storage solution? If you need moving containers to transport your possessions from one location to another or to store stuff for a while, PODS could be the right choice. If you're considering moving with a PODS container, the cost will be an important consideration. Before jumping in and choosing one storage option...
Commentary by NAR President Charlie Oppler As a small business owner and president of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), I want to set the record straight on misconceptions by some about the real estate industry. Commissions for real estate agents and brokers are negotiable. Always have been. Always will be. Let’s put that on the table right now. Like...
If you've decided that it's time to upgrade to a different home or move to a new town, you'll likely need to sell your property. However, you shouldn't just put it on the market and hope for the best return. Rather, you should understand some of the main factors that can make or break the sale of your home. Here are several of them: Kitchen One of the most desirable...
Is it better to think locally or globally as an agent or broker? When it comes to growing your business, the two concepts aren’t mutually exclusive. With over 150,000 sales associates across 70 countries, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE) is an example of the possibilities when agents and brokers tap into and leverage relationships across...
Native New Yorker and licensed Brown Harris Stevens agent, Jeff Goodman has a thorough understanding of his city's evolving neighborhoods and fluctuating real estate market. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he was able to bring a historic Victorian mansion in one of Brooklyn’s most iconic Brownstone neighborhoods to the market and negotiate an accepted...
Black homeownership rates have dropped dramatically over the past 15 years, from 48% in 2005 to approximately 45% in 2020. According to the Biden administration, student loan debt is a major contributing factor. Through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), President Biden plans to address this issue head-on. In June, The Wall Street Journal first...
As a real estate agent, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn are some of the most important weapons in your marketing arsenal. However, utilizing these and other social media platforms effectively is critical if you want to garner potential leads and get eyeballs on your current listings. Social media is nothing new to real estate professionals; most agents...
