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Posted on May 28 2021 - 1:48pm by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
Comments Off on Powerful Facebook Marketing Ideas for REALTORS® in 2021

When it comes to social media for real estate agents, Facebook is king. In fact, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), 97% of real estate agents use Facebook for their real estate business. In this blog, discover some of the most powerful Facebook marketing ideas for REALTORS®, including how to: Promote Through Facebook...

Posted on May 27 2021 - 2:53pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Talent Search: Tips for Hiring a Social Media Manager

By Jordan Grice While there are plenty of tools to help agents manage their social media marketing plan, at times it’s still too much to handle alone. If this sounds familiar, then hiring a part- or full-time social media manager may be a move worth considering. Finding and onboarding someone to manage your social media presence and strategy can be daunting. However,...

Posted on May 24 2021 - 2:41pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Cost vs. Value: 2021 Home Improvement Projects With the Highest ROI

Among all the uncertainties that the past 14 months have brought to the U.S. housing market, one of the few things that has remained constant is the value that home improvement projects add to a home. Exterior home improvement projects, in particular, took center stage in 2021, according to Remodeling magazine's Cost vs. Value Report. Related: 3 Renovations That...

Posted on May 20 2021 - 4:00pm by Housecall
Comments Off on How Working With a REALTOR® Helps You Find a New Home Faster

By Anica Oaks When you want a new home, the last thing you want is for the process to drag on for months. While you could spend hours online, you will get much better results by working with a REALTOR® who knows the local area, what type of home you are looking for and how much you're willing to spend. If you're ready to get that new home you've always wanted, here's...

Every successful real estate agent knows how to tell a story. From helping families imagine what their lives can look like in a new home to writing creative listing descriptions that sell every inch of a property, compelling storytelling is a big part of the job. So why not incorporate this into your social media posts? Stories can be relatable and help make connections...

Posted on May 18 2021 - 4:01pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Figuring out what type of residential AC system you need can be tough, especially when you aren't familiar with AC system purchases. Realistically, how many air conditioners have you bought in your life? At the very most, it could be three or four. So, you likely aren't an expert. If you don't deal with AC terms, repairs or replacements on a daily...

Posted on May 14 2021 - 4:30pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on Top 5 Days of the Year to Sell a Home

If you were considering selling your home this month, the most recent ATTOM Data Solutions analysis may in fact sway your decision to finally pull the trigger. According to the property data solutions company, the top five days of the year to sell your home all fall in the month of May. The new analysis, which considers 40.1 million single home and condominium sales...

Posted on May 13 2021 - 4:40pm by Bill Gassett
Comments Off on Tips for Getting an Apartment With Bad or No Credit

By Bill Gassett Are you looking  to get an apartment with bad or no credit? If you decided to rent, your first impulse might not be to think about your credit standing. However, your credit history is something that you will probably be requested to present to rent an apartment. Landlords ask for this information to ensure that you are serious and will make your...

Posted on May 11 2021 - 2:53pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium End in Sight, What Next?

By Jordan Grice The end of federal foreclosure and eviction moratoriums is on the horizon, leaving many wondering, “what’s next?” On one side, previous reports from Bloomberg predicted a wave of foreclosures that would hit millions of low-income homeowners after forbearance provisions and the foreclosure moratorium ended. On the other hand, many mom-and-pop...

By Brooke Chaplan The growth of cryptocurrencies (crypto) and blockchain is huge news. Whether you're on board with the idea of digital currency or not, it's one of the most significant advances in the financial world in recent years. Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are still confusing and sound foreign to many business people. Still, these currencies...