5 reasons to never stop learning
When you focus your energy, time and funds on learning, you’ll not only improve yourself, but you’ll also improve your business as well. However, many agents get their real estate licenses and feel as if they’re finished learning, outside of the required continuing education classes. The most successful people see learning as an opportunity to […]
How to manage rockstar egos
Heithaus (middle) with Buddy Guy/Facebook SAN FRANCISCO — Having talented employees is a goal of almost every boss, but what are managers supposed to do when their top performers bring as many headaches as they do transactions? “Real estate rockstars and rock n’ roll rockstars have a lot in common,” John Heithaus said during a discussion at […]
HomeSuite’s ‘Book Now’ functionality streamlines rental process
Short-term rental housing comes with its own stresses and obstacles, so one company is aiming to make the process slightly less of a headache. HomeSuite, a short-term rental website, recently announced its one-click booking experience for renters to streamline the process of securing and booking a place. Similar to the way hotel booking works today, HomeSuite […]
12 staging mistakes sellers should avoid
Staging a home is not just about decluttering or moving furniture around. It requires a vision of the price point and buyer pool you’re selling to. Here’s a list of 12 pitfalls to avoid when staging: 1. Seller staging choices Involving the sellers in the staging process is productive — it builds their trust in you […]
Falcon.io shows us a new way to look at social media
Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. My intent in sitting down to a demo of Falcon.io was to provide an update to the social media management software I reviewed more than a year ago. There have been significant updates. In fact, so […]
How to build your team in the right order
Keller Williams team leader, Vija Williams didn’t go into real estate saying she wanted to build a team. “It’s not something you want to do, it’s something you need to do to execute a big business plan,” she said …
Re/Max reports Chicago home sales climbing in west, north suburbs
The first half of 2016 was a promising one for Chicagoland real estate, with gains in prices and home sales compared with last year. According to a report released by Re/Max in late July, the seven-county Chicago metro area saw a combined 7 percent gain in 2016 sales year-to-date. Using data collected by Midwest Real […]
Where do renters have a shot at homeownership?
Student debt, high renting costs, low rates of affordable inventory — is homeownership totally out of reach? Not in the Midwest and South, according to research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While the homeownership rate is now at its lowest level since the mid-‘60s, some regions of the U.S. offer affordable rents and strong employment rates […]
What to expect on a final walk through
In this week’s video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates breaks down what to expect during a final walk through before purchasing a home. [embedded content]
What agents can learn from a sex blogger
SAN FRANCISCO — Previously a marketing manager at Facebook and Apple, Pam Costa took a career turn after going through a dull patch with her husband in the, erm, intimate department. The couple went to a sex and relationship counselor, and the experience helped to spur the idea for her blog Down to There. Your […]
