By Anica Oaks If you have a home of your own, you already know how to think like a buyer. You know buyers look for a home that's structurally sound, with modern amenities and conveniences that fit their lifestyle. If you look at your home through a buyer’s eyes, you can anticipate what will appeal to their tastes and fill their needs. This sometimes means updating...
Do you need to ship a car? Maybe you have just been relocated across the country for a new job? It doesn't matter if you’re shipping a family car or if you’ve got something a little more exotic and expensive, it's important to understand the difference between the types of auto transport companies available for shipping cars and some of the things you need to...
It takes more than an attractive commission structure to capture agent interest these days. With brokerage competition at an all-time high, it's never been more important to double down on culture in your brokerage's and team's recruiting and retention strategies. During RISMedia's webinar, "How Your Company Culture Can Help You Attract and Keep Clients," moderated...
By Anita Ginsburg Spring brings warm weather, sunshine and an abundance of flowers, but it also brings about a few unique plumbing problems. While spring showers help your flowers and other plants to grow, rain can also cause plumbing issues. As the weather warms up, be on the lookout for these four springtime plumbing problems. Catching them early can save you a...
By Jordan Grice UC Berkeley Law Journal Says Commissioned Article Is Not an Official University Study in RISMedia Exclusive Real Estate Investigative Report The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is challenging a commissioned study that compares it and its members to a “cartel.” “The study in question is based on false premises and not grounded...
It's no secret that real estate agents and brokers are some of the most engaging professionals out there. To be able to do the job that they do and work the schedule that many of them work, you need to have a positive mindset and be able to make connections with people from all walks of life. To be successful in that regard, you need to be willing to be honest and...
Pablo Marvel, chief marketing officer for Brown Harris Stevens, has modernized the brand image and the firm's entire marketing strategy. In 2020, he used virtual tour guides and contactless show sheets to help agents show properties despite COVID-19 restrictions. Marvel also designed and managed the buildout of MAIA, an internal platform that digitized all company...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Today marks the date of Saint Patrick's death—the most celebrated of all the patron saints of Ireland. In the U.S., it also marks the day on which parades are held nationwide and many green-colored beers will be drunk. To acknowledge the holiday, leading online resource Apartment Guide has released a report on the "Most Irish Cities in...
What: It takes more than an attractive commission structure to capture agent interest these days. With brokerage competition at an all-time high, it's never been more important to double down on culture in your brokerage's and team's recruiting and retention strategies. During this RISMedia webinar, "How Your Company Culture Can Help You Attract and Keep Clients,"...
By Anita Ginsburg Your roof is what protects your family from the elements and other dangers outside your home. However, your roof is susceptible to damage, especially from different critters. Here are some of the animals and other pests that can quickly ruin your roof: Birds It can be nice to hear birds singing out in your yard, but you don't want to hear them singing...
