Pablo Marvel, chief marketing officer for Brown Harris Stevens, has modernized the brand image and the firm's entire marketing strategy. In 2020, he used virtual tour guides and contactless show sheets to help agents show properties despite COVID-19 restrictions. Marvel also designed and managed the buildout of MAIA, an internal platform that digitized all company...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Today marks the date of Saint Patrick's death—the most celebrated of all the patron saints of Ireland. In the U.S., it also marks the day on which parades are held nationwide and many green-colored beers will be drunk. To acknowledge the holiday, leading online resource Apartment Guide has released a report on the "Most Irish Cities in...
What: It takes more than an attractive commission structure to capture agent interest these days. With brokerage competition at an all-time high, it's never been more important to double down on culture in your brokerage's and team's recruiting and retention strategies. During this RISMedia webinar, "How Your Company Culture Can Help You Attract and Keep Clients,"...
By Anita Ginsburg Your roof is what protects your family from the elements and other dangers outside your home. However, your roof is susceptible to damage, especially from different critters. Here are some of the animals and other pests that can quickly ruin your roof: Birds It can be nice to hear birds singing out in your yard, but you don't want to hear them singing...
RISMedia and NAR Teaming Up Again to Co-Present All-Day, Virtual Event More than 75 of the industry's leaders, coaches and trainers are collaborating with RISMedia and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), who are joining up again to co-present "Spring Into Action 2021." The action-packed, full-day, virtual educational event will better equip real...
Matt Damon and his family are moving into their posh six-bedroom Brooklyn penthouse full-time and, as a result, have decided to sell their Los Angeles mansion. The home, located in the seaside community of the Pacific Palisades was purchased by Damon and his wife, Luciana, in 2012 for $15 million. It's currently on the market for $21 million. This marks the first...
By Anica Oaks Having a massive apartment is always lovely. However, most of us can't afford a large apartment with many luxury features. If you're stuck with a smaller apartment, here are four things that you can do to save yourself some space and feel less cluttered throughout the day: Hang What You Can It's crazy to think that most people live in homes that don't...
For 2021, RISMedia recognized nearly 300 industry members as Real Estate Newsmakers—individuals who have made headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry, and their efforts to positively impact real estate professionals and the consumers and communities they serve. Within the 2021 Real Estate Newsmakers, RISMedia...
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®,...
