Brokers, do you need some inspiration for 2019? Some key topics were discussed during RISMedia's recent webinar, "Creative, Effective Ideas to Propel Revenue: Inspiration to Help Grow Your Bottom Line," sponsored by MoveEasy and moderated by Cleve Gaddis, team leader, coach and speaker at Workman Success Systems. The panelists were Rett Harmon, broker/owner...
It's that time of year again! To celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl, we want to reward our loyal readers with the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! Every day, over the next 10 days, you can enter to win. Here's how: Simply go to one of our Facebook pages—either RISMedia or Housecall—and share your most creative Super Bowl dish, or a photo of yourself serving...
By Anne Balogh The weather outside may be frightful in some areas, but you can make your indoor space warm and delightful by harnessing the thermal power of concrete. Normally one wouldn't associate concrete with toasty warm floors, inviting indoor fireplaces, spa-like soaking tubs or attractive draft-proof walls, but these are all ways you can take advantage of concrete's...
By Kate Khom Before the age of marketing, a word-of-mouth strategy was one of the main ways to get recognized in the world of business, besides advertising. In the age of the internet, this strategy still exists under the term "viral marketing," saving its initial features, but having adapted to the demand of the digital world. Viral marketing techniques are...
By Sandy Newman The cutting edge of real estate listings remains the use of drones to photograph or film a property. Since it's lacking in popularity among most agents, embracing this technology could be one thing that sets your business apart. Drone photography offers versatile and creative ways to capture a property—and the attention of homebuyers. Here are...
By Dixie Somers Congratulations on your new home! You survived the paperwork. You got all of your belongings moved in and everything unpacked. You even got a lawnmower, some power tools and a massive tool chest. Now what? Many new homeowners don't even think about home maintenance until something breaks, but that's not the best way to take care of your new home....
By Brentnie Daggett The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones, and for many, this means traveling. There are certain precautions you should take whenever you leave your home for an extended period of time, but the holidays specifically tend to lead to an increase in home break-ins and stolen packages. Beyond theft and vandalism, vacant properties...
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It's that time of year again! To celebrate Halloween we want to reward our loyal readers with the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card! Every day, over the next 11 days, you can enter to win. Simply like us on Facebook and share a photo of yourself in your Halloween costume on the RISMedia or Housecall Facebook pages and you'll be entered to win! We’ll be posting...
In the following interview, Eric Pearson, CEO and founder of Pearson Smith Realty in Ashburn, Va., discusses agent development, online leads, retention, and more.
Region Served: Northern Virginia and the area outside Washington, D.C.
Years in Real Estate: Since 2011
Number of Offices: 6
Number of Agents: 877
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