Keller Williams expands to 5 new countries

When you hear people in the real estate industry talk about which franchises are “taking over the world,” they usually don’t mean that phrase literally, but in the case of Keller Williams, it might just be appropriate. Keller Williams, one of the fastest-growing franchise groups in the country, announced its expansion to five new countries […]

‘Buyers out in force:’ Home prices continue strong ascent in Q2

Rarely does a great deal go unnoticed among modern American shoppers, and in no industry is this more true than housing. So with mortgage rates hovering at three-year lows, those thinking it’s a good time to buy a house are not alone. And the basic principles of supply and demand are creating the right conditions for home […]

Agent/broker perspective: The right way to part ways

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz will explore a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month’s situation: After a long and successful run, a Miami real estate agent has accepted an offer to join another brokerage and needs to inform the current broker of this decision. Agent perspective […]

Why Instagram Stories means more for real estate than you think

The real estate industry knows a thing or two about change, for better or for worse. Access to data and property information is as easy as pulling out my iPhone. It seems like every week we hear about a new app, platform or social network that’s “indispensable” for leveling up lead generation or building brand […]

Community spotlight: Frederick

Frederick, Maryland, is just one hour from Washington D.C. and is a longstanding favorite among parents seeking community outside of the busy city. Because Frederick is so close to the nation’s capital, the town acts as an epicenter for local business, rich American culture, family-friendly values and scenic beauty. Downtown Frederick / Flckr user Mr.TinDC […]

How to become a home maintenance maven

Time is money, and no one wants to spend more of either. But there are ways to stay ahead of costly repairs that could result in DIY fails — or worse — insurance claims. Here are 5 expert tips on how to become a home maintenance maven. Set aside an annual budget of 1 percent […]

4 tactics to increase your site engagement with video

Before all the effects of a video view occur — the social shares, the traffic, the leads — people actually have to watch the video. At WellcomeMat, we look at a ton of real estate videos all over the web. When we’re researching a potential partner’s video program to learn if we’re in a position […]

5 insights agents shared at ICSF that make me a better vendor

I have a confession to make: I don’t attend Inman Connect to connect. At least, not in the sense that most people mean. As the marketing director for an industry vendor, my day-in, day-out job is to educate real estate agents. When I come to Inman Connect, however, I get to learn from agents. That […]

In defence of open houses

Matt Valentine / Shutterstock.com In the age of video tours and 3D tours, arguments grow more heated over whether open houses are still a good use of time or not. According to one Re/Max broker, they are a very good use of time for homebuyers, especially those just getting their feet wet in the market. […]

Kickstarter helps launch Toor, the ‘smartest lockbox ever’

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. The heat is still dying down from Inman Connect. New tech. New faces. New ideas on how to upend the industry. For example, Toor. This fancy new lockbox, deemed “the world’s smartest,” emerged on Kickstarter and […]