Credit: David Tonnes PanaViz Photography An overall winner has been announced! Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® and Luxury Portfolio International® have crowned Kohola Point, represented by Hawaii Life real estate professionals Ben Welborn and Tiffany Spencer, as the winner of the 2019 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. The Kauai property—a pristine,...
By Meghan Belnap If you're selling your home, you're likely trying to make as much of a profit as possible. Unfortunately, most markets are crowded and it can be difficult to stand out. If you want to get a good price, you should consider following these steps: Work With an Appraiser Your first step should be to work with an appraiser. A good appraiser will help...
By Brentnie Daggett Replacing the flooring in a property is not only a huge investment, but also a choice that needs to have endurance under pressure. Selecting the right flooring for a rental property is much different than choosing flooring for your home—your rental property will be occupied by tenants who may not be as responsible as you when it comes to caring...
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard has just listed his Pacific Palisades, Calif., home and it's as grand as the man himself. Nestled in the prestigious Riviera section of the Los Angeles neighborhood, Leonard has listed the 16,773-square-foot property for $51,995,000. Related: (Really) Great Spaces: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's Martha's Vineyard Estate Designed...
By Meghan Belnap Becoming a real estate agent can be a great way to make a living and take charge of your own schedule. But if you're just getting started, you need to be aware of the fact that there's already a lot of entrenched competition. Related: 5 Ways You Can Use Your Smartphone to Gain an Edge and Become a Better Agent If you want to make sure that you attract...
If you’re ready to run your business like a superstar, the best thing you can do for yourself is create a long-term vision that not only details what you want your business to look like, but rather, your life as a whole. In fact, that’s just what Paul Wheeler—a panelist on RISMedia’s recent webinar, "Run Your Business Like a Million-Dollar Agent"—did 25...
Every team finds success in different ways. The size of any given real estate team directly correlates to how much inventory they're moving. At a certain point, teams find that hiring a support staff is necessary and that being able to delegate certain tasks is integral to their success. Related: Real Estate Teams: Which Tech Tools Are You Using? Any successful...
RISMedia Is Accepting 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers Nominations Through August 15. RISMedia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers, those individuals making headlines for their newsworthy contributions to the housing industry, and for their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve. Nominate a Newsmaker Readers...
By Meghan Belnap Redoing your kitchen floor on your own is an ambitious undertaking that can be accomplished with the right supplies, tools and know-how. Whether you want to redo your floor by yourself to save money or simply for a sense of accomplishment, there are several ways to get the job done. Related: DIY Disasters: Best and Worst Home Improvements for Weekend...
By Kara Masterson Living off the grid comes with a lot of responsibility. This includes detaching yourself from your municipal sewage system. Truth be told, sewage is something many people don't think about even when they're considering living off the grid. Related: Top 10 States for Homeowners to Invest in Renewable Energy There are several options if you want...
