In today's real estate market, more agents are entering the industry, creating a competitive culture for brokerages across the U.S. To stand out from the competition, it's important for brokers to offer a powerful value proposition that will attract agents who are ready and willing to best serve their clients. In the latest RISMedia webinar—"Beat the Competition:...
Ruth Johnson is CEO of Homes for Heroes, a privately held, family-owned company that was created after 9/11 to support those who serve our country. It has built a network of more than 3,500 real estate professionals who have given back more than $65 million to 38,000-plus heroes. Johnson has been active in the real estate industry for more than 40 years as a REALTOR®,...
By Anita Ginsburg There are some repairs that every homeowner should learn to do. There are others, though, that always need a professional's touch. Here are three types of repairs that fall into each category: DIY: Basic Leak Repair You'd be amazed how easy it is to fix a leaky faucet. Tightening up a few bolts or replacing a simple part can let you get the job...
Famed actor, producer, director and star of the hit show Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston, has listed his net-zero carbon footprint home in Ventura, California for $4,995,000. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is being marketed as a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury property and buyers have the option to purchase Cranston's furniture and personal art collection located...
As we prepare to give RISMedia's Real Estate magazine a refreshed look and feel this year, we'd like to hear from you, our loyal readers, about what you like about our flagship monthly print publication, what you'd like to see more of, and what you'd like to see change! We've prepped this quick, seven-question survey about the magazine to hear your invaluable feedback....
Leading design and branding agency Real Estate Webmasters provided RISMedia's new, modern look and tagline, "Integrity in Real Estate," to help define the future of the storied brand RISMedia is excited to unveil its new, modern brand design and tagline, "Integrity In Real Estate," as well as announce a comprehensive overhaul of its entire website and technology...
International best-selling author and keynote speaker, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, preaches the importance of utilizing video on social media for success in the real estate industry. From live Q&As to pre-recorded videos offering educational information, she offers information on free tools and marketing tips that any agent, whether fresh to the business or a seasoned...
iBuyers continue to be a topic of conversation in real estate circles large and small throughout the U.S. While the term "iBuyer" used to be synonymous with "disruption," today, it's more about opportunity than anything else. During RISMedia's recent webinar—"Turning iBuyers Into Leads"—panelists Lee Tessier, team leader of The Lee Tessier Team of Tessier Real...
By Brentnie Daggett If you live alone or have extra space in your home, you may have considered renting out a room in your house as an option to earn some extra income. Whether you live close to a vacation destination or are debating looking for a long-term tenant, renting a room in your home as opposed to an entire unit can often be a more affordable option for...
Last year was a brutal wakeup call for most potential homebuyers in this country, U.S. veterans not excluded. According to a recent Veterans United Home Loans report, the COVID-19 pandemic forced nearly half of all veterans to change their home-buying plans in 2021. However, the report, which highlights a survey conducted by global research firm Kantar in collaboration...
