In today’s fast-paced real estate environment, agents have a host of tech tools at their disposal, including virtual home staging. However, if your client has the budget, and especially if your open houses have begun to pick up again, nothing beats a well-staged home. When you’re able to effectively stage a home, you’re able to highlight the best aspects of...
By Anica Oaks When you and your family are inside your home, it is important that the air you're breathing be as high-quality as possible. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, which leads to you and others dealing with various kinds of allergies and other physical ailments. If you're experiencing poor air quality in your home, it can come from many different...
By Meghan Belnap Buying a home is all about getting the best deal. However, while you can negotiate prices on a home that's already built, if you're buying new, you're at the builder's mercy. Or are you? It's a common misconception that, if you're buying a new build, the prices are set in stone. The reality is there's quite a bit of wiggle room—if you know where...
In today’s real estate market, one generation stands apart in their desire to move into a renovated home: millennials. It’s unsurprising that more than one-third of the generation who grew up with Instagram and Pinterest are more likely to seek out an upgraded home compared to other generations. This data is according to a recently released survey of more than...
Whether you are new to the social media marketing game or you are simply looking to increase engagement on your posts, hashtags are here to help. Not only do they help make your content discoverable on social media platforms, but hashtags, when used correctly, can boost your engagement, attract more leads to your profiles and maximize your marketing efforts. By...
By Jordan Grice This year’s spring market was one for the history books as price spikes for single-family homes persisted in May. According to the most recent S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices, home prices saw a 16.6% gain in May, up from 14.8% in April. The price surge marked the second consecutive month of record-setting performance, according to experts. All...
By Kara Masterson It's not very often that a remodeling project goes completely as planned and stays totally on schedule. Most home remodeling projects will encounter speed bumps and hiccups along the way, so it’s wise for homeowners to be aware of this fact when they begin the project. Problems with a home’s electrical wiring are one of the most common issues...
A career like real estate is unlike any other. Part sales, part admin, part tour guide—there are a million and one things happening at once. For those who get easily distracted, it can spell disaster. The topic was recently addressed during RISMedia's latest webinar—"Strategies for Avoiding Distractions and Increasing Productivity"—sponsored by BoomTown and...
“A Welcome Respite”, the 11,000 square foot luxury oceanfront estate, located on the Outer Banks, North Carolina, was recently listed for $11 million. The home, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, is now the highest-listed home in the history of the islands, according to Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®. “‘A Welcome Respite’...
As one of the fastest growing social media platforms in the world, Instagram has become an essential place for businesses across all different industries to focus their marketing efforts. Brands can showcase their voice and tell a story in a visual, interactive and engaging way, all while connecting with their target audience. In the world of real estate, Instagram...
