Whether you’ve been in the real estate industry for five, 10 or 30-plus years, there’s no doubt you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to convert more leads into listings. While staying consistent and persistent are two key factors in winning the lead conversion game, it’s just as important to have the right systems in place. RISMedia’s latest ACE...
With the Oscars comin' up, we're running down a few estates once owned by or featured in some of our favorite former Academy Award winners. Iconic 'Basic Instinct' Home for Sale The breathtakingly iconic Carmel, Calif. home from 1993's steamy Sharon Stone thriller Basic Instinct is now on the market. Nominated for Academy Awards in best editing and best original...
How many times have you as a broker, agent or consumer opened an email that just didn't seem right? It happens all the time, and, yet, occasionally they seem real enough that you don't think twice about downloading a file or emailing back. Here's the trouble: Email scammers are getting smarter with their phishing schemes and it's becoming increasingly harder to tell...
When it comes to home improvement, additions to the bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen are popular—and pricey—upgrades. According to Remodeling magazine's 2018 Cost vs. Value Report, the average cost of a kitchen remodel is $21,198; the average bath remodel runs $19,134; and adding a bed and bath combined for a master suite totals $123,420. The average homeowner...
In this month's Great Spaces section, we're running down a selection of recently renovated historic homes. From America's version of Versailles to the former home of Ike and Tina Turner, these architectural gems have been restored in pristine condition. Versailles in New Jersey? Mahwah, N.J.'s beloved Crocker Mansion is currently on the market, with recent renovations...
Greg Harrelson, REALTOR® and president at CENTURY 21 The Harrelson Group, has been helping clients buy and sell homes in Myrtle Beach, S.C. for over 20 years. Consistently ranking in the top 1 percent of REALTORS® in the U.S., much of his time is now spent training the more than 100 agents at his company. Originally coached by the Mike Ferry Organization, Harrelson...
Most corporate retreats and seminars focus on career development and networking. While important, these two elements are pieces of a larger puzzle in which personal development and team-building also play a role. And that's exactly what Coach Realtors® decided to focus on during this year's outing, titled the Best Week Ever—a five-day series of events for Coach...
All the locations on Livability's recent list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. have one thing in common: that indescribable quality you find when you cross small-town charm with the amenities of a big city. At the heart of each of the locations that made the top 10—from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., to Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore.—is...
By Brentnie Daggett In all likelihood, your home is the biggest investment you'll make in your life. To protect that investment, turn to regular maintenance tasks to ensure that your home will be running efficiently for years to come. Most folks are already aware of this. But if you feel like you're mastering your home maintenance, you may be surprised to learn...
One of the greatest crises currently facing the housing industry is the nationwide inventory shortage. As the number of homes on the market continues to shrink, the issue is aggravated by other factors such as rising construction costs. Homebuyers can feel powerless in a seller's market and knowing how to be proactive in navigating it can be difficult. Related: 10...
