How many times have you as a broker, agent or consumer opened an email that just didn't seem right? It happens all the time, and, yet, occasionally they seem real enough that you don't think twice about downloading a file or emailing back. Here's the trouble: Email scammers are getting smarter with their phishing schemes and it's becoming increasingly harder to tell...
All the locations on Livability's recent list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. have one thing in common: that indescribable quality you find when you cross small-town charm with the amenities of a big city. At the heart of each of the locations that made the top 10—from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., to Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore.—is...
Long gone are the days of door knocking to find new business. While brokers provide myriad advantages when it comes to marketing, agents need to be internet savvy and have a proactive social strategy in order to acquire new clients. And how can this be done? Easy—put yourself in the shoes of a consumer. Where are they going to find real estate services? First and...
By Brandon Stanley If you want to sell your property, you better be ready to dedicate a lot of time to one of the biggest decisions of your life. This is especially important if you're making the first deal of this kind, because first-time home sellers often make similar mistakes. You need to prepare well for the entire process to avoid losing a substantial amount...
By Megan Wild If you're switching jobs or plan to in the near future, you might want to know how that impacts your ability to buy a house. After all, purchasing a home is a lengthy, stressful process once you tally up the time for mortgage approval and pounding the payment to find a home. If you're in the middle of considering a job change, your company has transferred...
Valentine's Day is approaching. And while it's typically reserved for romantic, coupley outings, there's no reason why real estate agents can't show love for their clients and referral business. There are puns abound and an endless stock of chocolate at your disposal—use them wisely. Here's how you can reach out to clients this Valentine's Day and remind them you...
A picture is worth a thousand words—or in the case of real estate, it might be worth a few hundred-thousand dollars, depending on the sale price of a home. First impressions matter, and since the majority of buyers start their search online, their first impression is cemented by property photos. So, why is it that some agents are still taking photos of dark corners...
By Yuka Kato Trends are an excellent way to predict things like homebuyer behavior over the coming months or years. Unlike a fad, which ends quickly, a trend is something that may continue on for 10 or more years. Each year, Fixr conducts a survey of influencers within the building and design industry—those professionals who are helping to shape the trends that...
As an agent, you interact with many partners throughout a transaction. In "The What and Who of Working with Lenders," RISMedia, in conjunction with Quicken Loans, is gathering insights on the financing industry, the major players and more. Who do you work with? Who do you want to work with? Have you had good experiences? Not-so-good? Share your thoughts in this...
By Kaitlin Krull As a real estate professional, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest housing trends. After all, the features that buyers are looking for are constantly changing. If you want to stay relevant in a competitive real estate market, you’ll need to keep your ear to the ground and understand how your buyer works. In 2018, buyers are looking...
