As the technology landscape continues to change, keeping up with today’s connected consumer is a challenging proposition. Understanding and aligning with the connected consumer is a must, but real estate professionals and brokers alike often don’t know where to begin when choosing which technology will have the biggest impact on their bottom line. And then there’s...
All hail the listing presentation! While technology has streamlined and gussied up the real estate transaction over the years, the listing presentation still reigns supreme as a critical component of a real estate agent’s success. While certain tried and true factors still play a starring role in the listing presentation – ie, the comparative market analysis,...
This 7 bedroom, 9 bathroom, home located in Beverly Hills stretches over a sleek 11,300 square feet. Designed in 1953 by famed mid-century modern architect, Gregory Ain, the Hollywood house sits on an acre of wooded ground just a stone's throw from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, allowing you to rub elbows with A-listers from the comfort of your own neighborhood. Even...
Do you want to give your kitchen a makeover without breaking the bank? You may have to skip the custom cabinetry, but a few key changes can make a huge difference. Here are five budget-friendly ideas to freshen up your kitchen: 1. Swap out the hardware New hardware isn’t expensive, but it can make a big difference in the overall look of your kitchen. Kitchen hardware...
By Elijah White Relocating for work happens to almost everyone. Maybe your home town isn't big enough to support your career ambitions, maybe your company promotes you to a position in their corporate headquarters, or maybe you accept a job on the other side of the country. Regardless, there are several commonalities that are present in any move, and you should grab...
We can't get enough of Prince here on Housecall, (#SorryNotSorry) but this Great Space is certainly one for the record books. Possessed with the need for freedom, the multi-instrumentalist recording artist Prince broke through barriers and convention in the music industry with a dynamite vocal range and some serious guitar skills. After marrying his backup singer...
Looking to live in an ultra-lux area? Need your neighbors to own a 10 car garage and a pool full of pink flamingos? SmartAsset recently dropped a new report outlining the metro areas with the most mansions across the U.S. While most of you are probably jumping to visions of A-list pads in the Hollywood Hills, the real results are actually quite surprising. What state...
A new real estate-themed emoji keyboard has hit app stores, launched by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) in response to the world-over shift toward informal, visual communication. The keyboard, downloaded through an app called CARmojis, gives users access to over 30 real estate-related emojis. The app also features “Stickers,” or images...
By Tony Mariotti A real estate agent recently asked whether he should do anything about his competitors following his Facebook business page. He thought it could be prudent to ban or remove them. I understood the reasoning of the question; a competitor might steal his great marketing ideas. But as I thought it through, I honestly couldn’t come up with a single...
By Tori Toth Think you have all the players in place on your real estate team? Think again, if you’re missing a home stager. This important role takes a special interest in how the homes you represent are portrayed to buyers. Home staging, according to the Real Estate Staging Association, is the act of preparing and showing a property for sale. It is a systematic...
