You may not be planning a cake-and-punch party around it, but Happy Realtor Safety Month! September is the official month our industry re-focuses on Realtor safety – a great opportunity to get back in touch with best practices for safety at the office, with clients...
Around the U.S., especially right here in California, Asian buyers are flooding the real estate market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that in the 12 months ending March 31, 2013, Asian buyers accounted for 18% of all foreign real estate purchases. Many Asian buyers...
Many real estate agents see the value in using technology for their businesses, but because of the wide range of options out there, it can easily become overwhelming. It’s important to develop a technology strategy so you’re not just dabbling in different areas but instead...
There are a lot of reasons to install energy-efficient improvements in your home, not least of which includes saving money on your bills each month. Soon, a new bill could promote more energy-efficiency among home owners by offering mortgage-underwriting guidelines that factor in cost savings...
Wood floors are one of the top features that buyers are looking for these days. But what if your home doesn’t have hardwood floors? You may only see dollar signs in your eyes, but there are actually a lot of cost-effective wood flooring options on the...
Are you already a fan of employing infographics to attract interest online and drive your marketing? Or is learning how to make them sitting on your business to-do list? Consider checking out http://infogr.am, a user-friendly website where you can create and share customized infographics free...
When asked what the purpose was of the Realogy FWD Innovation Summit that was held in Madison, New Jersey, Realogy Franchise Group CEO Alex Perriello said, ”How can we incorporate some of these, test things, or try things in a real-life situation with brokers and...
One of the best things about today’s smartphones is the amount of functionality they have. Second to that is that we always have them with us! Taking quality real estate videos is a trend that’s been gathering steam for years now, as out-of-town buyers are...
The art of house flipping – once so popular in stronger economic times – is making a big, bold return, this time with a glamorous new face. As reported by The Wall Street Journal online, ritzy residential enclaves such as the Hollywood Hills aren’t the only...
In a new report by Trulia, it was revealed that prices are on the rise again in some of America’s least affordable housing markets. When surveying the 100 largest metro areas around the U.S., the report found that 98 of those real estate markets saw...
