Posted on Jul 17 2019 - 11:24am by Housecall
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  Make Your Nominations for RISMedia’s 2020 Class of Real Estate Newsmakers Today!  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...

Posted on Jul 16 2019 - 1:50pm by Zoe Eisenberg
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Credit: Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate Name: Anthony Djon
Official Title: Brand Founder, Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate
Years in Real Estate: 10
Number of Team Members: 25
Number of Offices: 1
Region Served: Michigan
www.anthonydjon.com What’s the first thing you do when you get to the office?
Drink coffee. When you place...

In the following interview, Greg Drake, broker of Realty Professionals, LLC in Lakewood, Colo., discusses his lead strategy, including how to leverage online ratings and reviews. Region Served: Denver metro market
Years in Real Estate: 16
Number of Offices: 1
Number of Agents: 9 What is your favorite thing about working in real estate?
The...

By Tracy Staedter If you're one of the approximately two million people in the United States that holds an active real estate license, you're probably up against some stiff competition. To stay on top of your game, utilize your smartphone and data plan to effectively reach prospective buyers, promote your listings and manage your sales. Related: Ways Real Estate...

This month, we're celebrating beach season with an inside look at two stunning beachfront properties, from Florida all the way to California. Knockout Sale in Fort Myers News broke in April on this record-smashing residential sale in North Fort Myers, Fla., when this four-bedroom, six-bathroom estate sold for $2,620,000—the most expensive residential sale...

Posted on Jul 10 2019 - 5:10pm by Housecall
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By Anita Ginsburg Regular maintenance is an ongoing process for every homeowner. Keeping up with smaller projects is essential if you want to avoid major problems down the road. Related: Becoming a Home Maintenance Pro: Tips for New Homeowners With a little bit of preventative maintenance, you can ensure that your home remains beautiful and efficient for years to...

For every real estate team out there there's a different view of how technology should be utilized. However, according to RISMedia, which recently surveyed agent teams across the country, the majority of respondents use lead-gen/referral services (29.6 percent) to generate leads; task/time management tools (31.1 percent) for office management; and aerial photography...

Posted on Jul 8 2019 - 10:11am by Zoe Eisenberg
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Red Gate Farm, the formal name of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's Martha's Vineyard estate, recently hit the market for $65 million. Located in Aquinnah, Mass., the estate sits on 340 acres at the edge of Squibnocket Pond, and includes over a mile of Atlantic Ocean beachfront access.  Kennedy Onassis purchased Red Gate Farm in 1979, when the acres of land—operating...

By Meghan Belnap Very few events in your life are going to be as exciting as purchasing a home, but first-time buyers need to remember that this process can be very complicated. Well before you make an offer on a home, you will need to carry out a few important tasks: Narrow Down the Location Finding a great neighborhood can be quite challenging, and you don't...

By Kathryn Foster Your home is your sanctuary; however, if outside noises prevent you from getting the rest and relaxation you need, your health and productivity could suffer. Soundproofing your home doesn't need to be a huge, expensive hassle. There are some easy ways to dampen the sound of your neighbor's dog barking or reduce the sound of trucks roaring down...