By Brooke Chaplan When you think of remodeling your home, your mind likely jumps immediately to your kitchen or bathrooms. While these are excellent spaces to remodel, there are plenty of other rooms throughout your home that can benefit from a little extra attention. Related: When It Comes to Home Remodeling, DIY Wins If you're in need of some inspiration for your...
By Jeffrey Fagan The desire to be settled into a new home in time for the start of a new school year is one of the primary driving forces behind the annual real estate buying and selling cycle. In Orlando, for example, where school began in mid-August, our transaction numbers traditionally peak in July. Related: Q&A: Educating Buyers on the Real Estate Impact...
In the following interview, Rosemary Allison, Estates Director at Coldwell Banker in Ventura County, Calif., discusses her marketing strategies, and how her branding drives leads and referrals.
Region Served: Ventura County
Years in Real Estate: 40-plus
Your brand, name and image are associated with real estate all over Ventura County. Can you tell us what...
As any real estate professional will attest, their referral network is an integral aspect of their business. But how does it stack up against other sources of business, like lead buys, word of mouth or other marketing agreements? What is the average number of agreements in place and how many are being exchanged annually? We wanted to take a deeper dive into these...
By Anita Ginsburg As hard as we try, it often seems like there's never enough space for everything we want to do. However, if you're a homeowner who finally won the war on clutter, you might be wondering what to do with a now-empty garage. Related: 5 Space-Saving Garage Storage Hacks Here are five great ideas for what you can do to transform your garage: Home...
This month, we're heading outside the United States to relish in unique and interesting international listings. Hyde Park Home in London This three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in London's historic Hyde Park recently hit the market for £4,750,000. The property, located in Hyde Park Gardens, is currently owned by Kashmira Bulsara, sister of the legendary...
Session Spotlight: Broker One-on-One: Competing With a New Rule Book At RISMedia's 2019 CEO Exchange—happening next week at the Marriott Marquis in NYC—Power Brokers Scott Durkin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Douglas Elliman Real Estate and Susan de França, President and CEO, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing will be present to...
By Richard Kearsey The real estate industry is one of the most competitive in the services sector. Trying to carve out a name and brand for yourself in such an industry can, at times, feel like a herculean task. Related: When Branding Gets Targeted, Results Start to Multiply What will aid and guide you in this venture? Experience—the experience of those who have...
By Brooke Chaplan Have you ever turned on one of the household appliances that hasn't been used in a while and watched dust fly out of it? That's a clear sign it's time to bring out the dusters and blow some clean air through your home to eliminate dust buildup and tiny debris particles like pet dander. Related: How to Clean Your Home Quickly and Efficiently Before...
By Meghan Belnap If you've noticed unusual signs of damage around your property, pests may be to blame. Rodents, insects and other types of pests can wreak havoc on properties and cause unforeseen damage that ends up resulting in costly repairs. Related: Why Should You Hire an Inspector When Buying a Home? Here are four signs that are indicative of pests causing...
