As a brand bonded to community from the start—founded in 1973 in Denver, where it is headquartered, still, today—RE/MAX has impacted the lives of many through its philanthropy. This summer, the brand gave back in a (decidedly) smaller way: auctioning a tiny home. At approximately eight-and-a-half-feet wide and 24-feet long, the 1.5-story Tiny Home for Tiny Tots...
By Meghan Belnap Are you in the market to buy a new home? Do you want a space that'll fit your needs far into the future? Here are three things to look into before you choose the home that's right for you. Related: How to Ensure You're Buying the Perfect Home Conveniences How many grocery stores are near your home? Where is the closest bank should you need to withdraw...
By Brentnie Daggett Earlier this month, several Fourth of July celebrations were marred by accidental fires. In a town near my home, 10 acres within a densely populated area were set ablaze by illegal fireworks, forcing the evacuation of several apartment buildings. While fireworks may not be an issue year-round, it's important for property owners to take note of...
By Rachael Baihn It can be easy for the exterior of your home to look a bit worn after just a few years. Maintenance tasks that need to be taken care of get put off due to time constraints, and the fact that you don't necessarily see them every day. If you find yourself in this situation, consider these five outdoor fixes that'll have your home in tip-top shape in...
Move over tiny homes, you've got some competition. What's the latest trend rounding the innovation corner of the housing industry? 3D printed homes. According to REALTOR® Magazine, the first livable 3D printed home—a four-bedroom, 1,022-square-foot property—was recently constructed in France for about $230,000, reportedly 20 percent more affordable than a similar...
Image: Instagram Press This month, Instagram introduced a new way for agents to engage with their clients. A new questions “sticker” on the app’s Stories feature allows users to ask others anything they want. Stories, which is very similar to Snapchat, allows users to create ephemeral photos or videos. In the past, users have been able to place emojis and...
The Board of Managers of the Broker Public Portal (BPP) has announced its new officers for the next year: John Mosey, CEO, NorthStarMLS, who will be chairman of the board; Alon Chaver, chief information officer, HomeServices of America, who will be vice chairman; Craig McClelland, chief operating officer, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers, who...
Against a backdrop of breakneck innovation, challenges are emerging, and long-standing models and practices are shifting. In a changing industry, how is your brokerage catering to consumers while embracing technology?
RISMedia’s 2018 Real Estate CEO Exchange is addressing the role of technology in two panels, “Disruption vs. Innovation: What’s the Difference?”...
For four years in a row, Samer Kuraishi and his team have been named the No. 1 real estate brokerage for units and volume sold in their area, according to The Wall Street Journal, and have consistently ranked in the top 50 top producing brokerages in the country. Below, he lets us in on some of his secrets to success.
Name: Samer Kuraishi
Title: President &...
What does it mean to leverage valuable industry partnerships in order to jumpstart your business? RISMedia's latest webinar, sponsored by Homes.com, "Achieving Better Client Experiences—and Conversions—With Key Partnerships," examined the keys to building and nurturing successful business relationships, which can ultimately lead to profitable referrals, as well...
