Attending community events and associating one’s brand with local charities has long been a strategy for real estate professionals to market themselves; however, those who take the extra step in making volunteering a part of who they are and start a nonprofit of their own are few and far between. But that’s just what Dan Spransy did. Nearly two years ago,...
Are you wondering how top producers are utilizing lead generation and other online tools? In the following interview, Thomas Brown of The Agency Texas, a rapidly-growing boutique agency, talks about implementing a lead program that works.
Thomas Brown, The Agency Texas
Name: Thomas Brown, The Agency Texas
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Rising interest rates, a demand for housing in challenged markets and a whole lot of buyers—that's the recipe for a busy market being overtaken by bidding wars. But where are the largest battles being fought? According to a recent realtor.com® report, Akron, Ohio, and Worcester, Mass., are at the top of the list. The report determined which locations are experiencing...
By Kris Holland Next to building a patio, one of the most popular backyard projects for many homeowners is growing their own vegetable garden. As more people are making conscious decisions to eat healthier, it's come as no surprise that at-home vegetable gardens are growing in popularity. A fully-functioning garden that houses a variety of different fruits and vegetables...
Although some renters may currently be locked out of the housing market, 2015 data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) shows more than 80 percent of renters do dream of one day becoming a homeowner. The top hurdle for many? That pesky down payment. While some first-time buyers are able to score down payment rates of as little as 5 percent, most are...
For the past dozen years, Richard Rawdin has consistently been a top producer in the Hamptons, N.Y. real estate market, working as a luxury home specialist with Saunders & Associates for the last six. He credits social media as a major contributing factor to his success. Just last year, Saunders & Associates did $1.5 billion in sales with Rawdin, closing...
By Brian Wallace Although growing quickly, augmented reality and virtual reality still represent a fledgling industry. Its rapid, compounding growth is indicative of a very important piece of the technology sector, but that doesn't answer the question of where it is meant to be applied. Right now, we see this technology being used mostly for gaming and other entertainment...
By Hannah Whittenly The housing market in some areas may make your home search more difficult. Be aware of what the market looks like before you decide to go house-hunting. Here are some other tips if you're new to the housing market: Be Prepared to Make an Offer Get pre-approved for a loan before you start shopping for a home. This will let you know the types of...
Everything about today's world is public. Lives are on full display because of social media and tech puts everyday life data like personal running stats in public view. So, it's no wonder homebuyers are looking for privacy through any means possible—and forming a limited liability company (LLC) to purchase property is gaining ground quickly. Here's why many turn...
By Marissa Hermanson If you and your partner are planning a wedding and purchasing a home together, there are large expenses to take into consideration as you save up for both milestones. Couples are spending an average of $33,391 on their wedding, and first-time homebuyers are spending $18,000 on average for a home down payment ($10,512 with FHA loans). With the...
