Posted on Nov 12 2020 - 3:38pm by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
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  Lee Goldstein
Broker/Owner
InTrust Realty, Inc.
Raleigh, N.C. Starting off his real estate career as an appraiser, Lee Goldstein, broker/owner of InTrust Realty, Inc., has just wrapped up his 15th year in the industry. With a rich work history, owning a chain of video stores in New York and delis and restaurants in North Carolina, Goldstein...

Posted on Nov 11 2020 - 3:53pm by Jameson Doris
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For the professionals from Constellation1 who connected on RISMedia's most recent webinar, the key to implementing new technology at the brokerage level is filling in the gaps that are present in your technology and being realistic about the implementation timeframe.  During RISMedia's webinar—"The Path of Least Resistance: Effectively Implementing New Technology"—panelists...

By Anita Ginsburg It's never convenient to have your water heater stop working, but it is even worse during the winter. To ensure your water heater is fit to last the entire season, here are some tips for routine maintenance that you can perform. Related: Preparing Your Home to Stand Against the Cold, Snow and Ice of Winter
As you cover these points, you can...

Posted on Nov 9 2020 - 4:05pm by Housecall
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Vanessa Bergmark's entrepreneurial drive took root in childhood as she watched her father own and operate a pet crematorium in New York City. Cut to 2010 when she purchased Red Oak Realty from its four original male owners, and has since turned it into the largest independent real estate firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Listen to or view Episode 3: ‘Steering...

By Brentnie Daggett During times of economic turmoil and widespread unemployment, you are not alone if you find yourself concerned about keeping up with your mortgage payments. According to a U.S. Census Bureau survey earlier this year, a quarter of all Americans either missed a rent or mortgage payment, or had little to no confidence that they would be able to make...

Posted on Nov 5 2020 - 1:05pm by Housecall
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What do you do when a crisis strikes? Especially when you’re running one of the largest real estate franchise networks in the world? Listen to or view Episode 2: ‘Controlling the Controllables’: Leading Through and Beyond Crisis In this week’s episode, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO Chris Stuart walks us through the tough decisions he made during...

Posted on Nov 4 2020 - 11:53am by Paige Brown, Managing Editor
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Connie Yoshimura, Broker/Owner
Claire James, Business Development Director
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty
Anchorage, Alaska Connie Yonshimura, a 40-year veteran in the world of real estate, has built a successful career and has surrounded herself with a dedicated team of professionals who have helped make Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices...

Posted on Nov 3 2020 - 4:26pm by Jameson Doris
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Widely considered one of the greatest L.A. crime films of all time, L.A. Confidential has left an indelible mark on movie history. Now you can own a piece of that history, by purchasing the home of Kim Basinger's character, which has been listed by Compass for a cool $6,995,000. Known as the John C. Leavitt House, the home was originally designed by silent movie...

Posted on Nov 2 2020 - 1:42pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap You have an old home to sell. Perhaps you're moving, upgrading, downgrading or selling off property. Either way, you want to attract the most buyers to ensure you get a quick sale. Here are four things you should work on before listing an older home: Old or Leaky Roofs You can replace old shingles, seal up the chimney and ensure the fascia and soffits...

These days, social media platforms are more than digital spaces for connecting with friends and family. For real estate agents and brokers, it should be an essential part of their online marketing strategy. In RISMedia's recent webinar, "How to Maximize ACESocial to Generate Leads and Sales," moderator Sherri Johnson of Sherri Johnson Coaching, spoke with two real...