When it comes to recruiting, brokers and team leaders are often under the impression that it takes a lot of money to attract agents and ultimately get them in the door. But what if there's a better—less expensive—way? This very topic was discussed at length during RISMedia's recent webinar—"Your Best Recruiting Tool Is Not Money"—with panelists Wendy Forsythe,...
By Brooke Chaplan Although water is a necessary resource, it can be a serious problem if it gets into the wrong places in your home. Fortunately, if you invest in the right waterproofing projects, you can protect your home and increase its value. It's important, then, that you know which projects are worthwhile investments and which are a waste of money. Consider...
By Meghan Belnap Although it's easy to forget about while you own your home, you can be sure that your roof won't be overlooked when it comes time to sell. After all, without a good roof in place, your home will be unprotected, which could lead to some nasty surprises for the future buyers. If you want to take steps to fix your roof before you selling, here are a...
Texas is hot! Aside from the climate, the rental market is booming in the Lone Star State, with four of the top 15 cities for millennial renters located there, according to a RENTCafe study. Analyzing data from 13 million rental applications across the U.S., national internet listing service RENTCafe found the cities where millennials applied the most for rentals...
It's the most wonderful time of the year again: Fall! Leaves are changing, families are going apple picking and haunted attractions are back. However, if you live in a home that's actually haunted, would you immediately pack up and move? According to realtor.com®'s annual Halloween survey, most Americans would not. Among the more than 2,000 U.S. homeowners that...
By Brentnie Daggett So far, 2020 has been a year unlike any other. With the end of the year just around the corner, the promise of going back to "normal" seems shaky at best. Millions of Americans are facing massive income loss and widespread unemployment, and almost every industry has been forced to adapt in one way or another. The real estate industry is no exception—but...
By Meghan Belnap When you sell your home, you want to make it sound as great as possible in the listing so that many people take a look at it either in person or virtually. The more people who view your home, the higher your final selling price is likely to be. Therefore, it's important to choose certain amenities to include in your listing that are sure to pique...
Tune in Wednesday Oct. 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST. This webinar is sponsored by ACESocial. The world is quickly moving further into the digital space, and that's becoming increasingly apparent in real estate. From branding to communication, social media marketing should be a top priority for real estate professionals who want to rank among the top. Tune in to this RISMedia...
On Sept. 17, RISMedia hosted its first-ever virtual CEO Exchange, co-presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The all-day event brought together more than 50 dynamic real estate leaders who graciously pulled back the curtain and shed some light on the ways in which they've had to pivot in order to adapt to the new environment caused by COVID-19. And...
The first-ever virtual CEO Exchange, held on Sept. 17 and co-presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), featured top industry professionals coming together to discuss a wide range of topics, from strategies for adapting their business models in today's climate to the effects COVID-19 has had on real estate. Among a riveting Q&A with NAR's Bob...
