During these uncertain times, being a trusted advisor to your clients is more important than ever. Coldwell Banker's Virtual Education Expo was created in this spirit and, because all real estate professionals are facing the same challenges now, the company decided to provide the lessons beyond their walls. The Virtual Education Expo equips agents with the tools,...
Ariana Loucas
REALTOR®
RE/MAX Allegiance
Washington, D.C.
Region Served: D.C. Metro Area
Years in Real Estate: 14
Number of Offices: 15
Number of Agents: 300
Why is it so important for agents to use video in their marketing and communications?
Technology is always evolving, and agents need to do the same. While photos...
For real estate agents and brokers, it's easy to get swept up in the constant news cycles and lose focus during this pandemic. That being said, now is the time to find the opportunity that always lies within chaos. During Forward Coaching's recent webinar—"How to THRIVE in Chaos!"—panelists Debbie De Grote, co-founder and CEO of Forward Coaching; Vince Leisey,...
In January, RISMedia named some 300 real estate professionals as 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by our editors. These people made great contributions within their own communities and the industry as a whole. They've dedicated their lives to a better...
Getting ready for a move is a stressful enough situation. Moving out of state brings with it extra issues you need to deal with. Things can start to get complicated when you're making a long-distance move, so here is a moving checklist to help you prepare: Hiring Movers You'll need to be careful when choosing the right moving company to use. It's an expensive cost...
By Meghan Belnap Putting an older home on the market has its own particular challenges. While many buyers prefer a newer home, there are many who appreciate older architecture. Related: Why You Need to Update Your Home Before Listing It Here are a handful of ways that you can make your older home look fresh in order to get a better sale price. Pay Attention to Landscaping Your...
Editor's Note: As the real estate industry currently weathers the coronavirus pandemic, we recently spoke with three of the 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers who were honored within the Futurists category to get their take on how social media can be better utilized during this time. Also, more importantly, we asked them how they're tackling the biggest issues that have...
For 32 years, RISMedia has published the Power Broker Report, our annual brokerage list ranking the Top 1,000 U.S. residential real estate firms, coupled with exclusive insights and observations. Each January, when we begin producing the report, we ask Power Brokers—the best brokers in the country—to share their take, from the good and not-so-good, to their...
By Brentnie Daggett Spring is here, and we aren't the only ones excited for longer days and warmer weather. Spring also means small animals, vermin and other pests are out and looking for food (and maybe some warmth on those cooler nights). It's time to take preventative measures and implement some pest control strategies to avoid unwelcome guests in your home. Related:...
By Anita Ginsburg Being a homeowner means taking on a lot of responsibility, which includes ensuring your family remains safe and secure while in your home. This requires taking steps to stop burglars and other intruders from breaking into your property. Related: 6 Things Professional Burglars Don't Want You to Know Burglars are most active during the summer and,...
