Coming from humble beginnings, U.S. Marine Josh Harley, the founder and CEO of Fathom Realty, has always had a love for business, even going by "serial entrepreneur." While his endeavors haven't always led to immediate success, Harley says he's harnessed the power of "failing quickly" in order to overcome challenges and learn from past mistakes. From running a lead...
When you consider which cities have the smallest apartments in the U.S., which ones do you think of? Los Angeles? Almost certainly New York City, right? According to a recent Apartment Guide study, however, those two cities don't even crack their list of the top 25 cities with the smallest apartments. The apartment rental listing site utilized a straightforward methodology...
CRMs, or Customer Relationship Management systems, are great organizational tools, but they are often underutilized. The endless opportunities for CRM-based business building were discussed during RISMedia's recent webinar: "Double Down: How to Double Your Business, Profit and Free Time." The webinar, sponsored by IXACT Contact and moderated by Verl Workman of Workman...
By Brooke Chaplan Most real estate professionals agree that a home's kitchen and bathroom are two of the biggest selling points for homebuyers. However, even if you're not planning to sell your home in the near future, you should want your bathroom to be as cozy and accommodating as possible since most people spend considerable time in that room each day. Related:...
From dance to hotel management to real estate, Scott Durkin's journey has been anything but boring. Beginning with an interview with future mentor Barbara Corcoran (during which she sat in his lap) and leading all the way to his current role as president and COO of the nation's No. 2 independent real estate firm, Durkin's resume now includes navigating the COVID-19...
By Meghan Belnap When it's time to have your home appraised, you want to be sure that it looks its absolute best. That's because a good appearance is more likely to result in a higher appraisal value, which means more money for you in the loan or other financial product that you're seeking. Related: 5 Quick Exterior Fixes Since the exterior of your home is the first...
With COVID cases spiking across the U.S., more and more people are returning home to work remotely. It’s more critical than ever to practice social distancing, but with so much more time spent at home, the relationships we have with our neighbors has taken on a renewed importance. Improvenet took notice and conducted a study to see how folks are getting along with...
Lee Goldstein
Broker/Owner
InTrust Realty, Inc.
Raleigh, N.C.
Starting off his real estate career as an appraiser, Lee Goldstein, broker/owner of InTrust Realty, Inc., has just wrapped up his 15th year in the industry. With a rich work history, owning a chain of video stores in New York and delis and restaurants in North Carolina, Goldstein...
For the professionals from Constellation1 who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, the key to implementing new technology at the brokerage level is filling in the gaps that are present in your technology and being realistic about the implementation timeframe. During RISMedia's webinar—"The Path of Least Resistance: Effectively Implementing New Technology"—panelists...
By Anita Ginsburg
It's never convenient to have your water heater stop working, but it is even worse during the winter. To ensure your water heater is fit to last the entire season, here are some tips for routine maintenance that you can perform.
Related: Preparing Your Home to Stand Against the Cold, Snow and Ice of Winter
As you cover these points, you can...
