In the following interview, Phillip Romero, president, and Joshua Robertson-Tucker, executive vice president of Business Development and Relocation, at CENTURY 21 Award in San Diego, Calif., discuss disruption in real estate, their reintroduced value proposition, and more.
Region Served: Southern California
Years in Real Estate: Philip: 30; Joshua: 4
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By Jon Snyder According to market and consumer data provider Statista, the global home automation market will reach a value of more than $40 billion by 2020. The U.S. ranks first in terms of adoption rate, followed closely by Japan and Germany. With the easy availability of connected gadgets, not only can you control your home's thermostat from your smartphone, but...
As a real estate agent, you likely work with any number of different types of clients. From first-time buyers, to renters to luxury homebuyers to empty-nesters looking to downsize, there is no shortage of client services you’ve likely had to provide. In our latest survey, we’re interested in learning more about agents’ experience working with short- and extended-term...
As a property manager, you likely work with any number of different types of clients. From short-term to extended-stay rentals, finance management, property awareness, distribution and more, there is no shortage of tasks to manage at any given time. It's with this in mind that RISMedia and HouseStay, an online marketplace for fully-furnished monthly or quarterly rentals,...
With 13 years of experience as a REALTOR®, Al Cannistra of San Antonio Homes - Texas Premier Realty deals in residential properties located in and around San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country. Specializing in new homes, first-time buyers, relocation and seniors, Cannistra has a need to adopt clients across generations, so he has incorporated social media into his overall...
Home styles run the gamut from traditional Colonial to Mid-Century Modern. But which is the most popular? Craftsman homes, according to a recent Harris Poll conducted for Trulia that surveyed over 2,000 Americans over the age of 18. The winner was voted in by 43 percent of respondents, with ranch-style homes as the runner-up at 41 percent, followed by Colonials at...
By Brentnie Daggett
In some locations across the country, March snowfalls are breaking records, so it's strange to already be talking about spring. But the "spring forward" time change and the Spring equinox remind us that the flowers will start blooming soon! This seasonal change means more than just fresh rain, new flowers and renewal. As a property owner,...
Looking for the next cat cafe? Or perhaps a new pop-up bar that is an exact replica of your favorite TV show's lounge spot? In recent years, gentrification has become synonymous with a hipster invasion—the increase in housing prices and the addition of trendy storefronts as a location becomes the new "it" place. And where are you most likely to find these locations?...
By Hannah Whittenly Selling your home can be one of the most stressful times of your life; however, there's no need to worry with the help of this guide! Here are four of the best value-raising tactics for selling your home: Ordinary Updates There are plenty of simple updates you can do to your home before selling it that can help raise its value. These kinds of updates...
Assorted expenses factor into homeownership. Beyond the monthly mortgage payment, homeowners are on the hook for maintenance, insurance and property taxes—and, in some cases, fees for the HOA or other services. For many, the major obligation is property taxes. According to recently released research by WalletHub, the expense is highest in New Jersey, Connecticut,...
