By Brian Kampe Utilized by builders for its stability, permanence and natural beauty, brick has long been a defining architectural detail of historic properties. And when it comes to interiors, exposed brick walls can add texture, warmth and personality to any setting. Unfortunately, because it's incredibly heavy and requires the specialized skills of a mason, using...
Long gone are the days of door knocking to find new business. While brokers provide myriad advantages when it comes to marketing, agents need to be internet savvy and have a proactive social strategy in order to acquire new clients. And how can this be done? Easy—put yourself in the shoes of a consumer. Where are they going to find real estate services? First and...
Oscar season is in full swing and Housecall is here to celebrate some of the biggest stars nominated this year! Voting is now open for RISMedia's 4th Annual Academy Awards of Real Estate, which bestows the "Academy Award for Best Real Estate Client" upon one of this year's nominees—selected by you, this country’s best and brightest real estate professionals! Here’s...
By Richard Nolan Choosing which career path to go down is the biggest decision a graduate has to make and should never be rushed. As a graduate, you should first do your research to see if what you want to do is viable. If you've considered getting into the real estate business, you will discover it is a vast field to pursue on your professional journey. Here are...
We're no longer in the 'golden age' of social media, when use of the medium was mostly just for entertainment. Twitter reported its first quarterly profit last week, Instagram is finally testing a feature that'll allow users to share other people's posts, and everyone and their grandmother is on Facebook. We've gotten to the point where there are not only dedicated...
By Brandon Stanley If you want to sell your property, you better be ready to dedicate a lot of time to one of the biggest decisions of your life. This is especially important if you're making the first deal of this kind, because first-time home sellers often make similar mistakes. You need to prepare well for the entire process to avoid losing a substantial amount...
As with new relationships, there's always going to be a honeymoon period between homebuyers and their new home. Those feelings can soon fade, however, especially if certain things aren't maintained and taken care of as they should be. It's Valentine's Day, so there's no better time to discuss how to fall back in love with your home! As with all good things, these...
By Steve Willson Home builders usually place a handful of receptacles on the outside walls of any house. Unfortunately, they aren't always located in the best places. You can make them work with long extension cords, but it makes more sense—especially from a safety point of view—to install receptacles where they'll be most convenient. The job is easy for an experienced...
By Megan Wild If you're switching jobs or plan to in the near future, you might want to know how that impacts your ability to buy a house. After all, purchasing a home is a lengthy, stressful process once you tally up the time for mortgage approval and pounding the payment to find a home. If you're in the middle of considering a job change, your company has transferred...
As a broker, is your day-to-day at your desk instead of leading your team? Are you finding you have less room in your schedule? Difficulty handling incoming leads? Issues with training? Almost all challenges can be overcome with systems. In RISMedia's latest ACE webinar, "Leveraging Systems and Technology," two brokers discussed the methods that, for them, spur more...
