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The best ways to build a real estate team

There are a lot of good reasons why agents should consider creating and starting a real estate team, one of the most being to create mutually beneficial partnerships that allow everyone to take a “divide and conquer” approach. Different

5 time-saving tips for real estate agents

Agents have to perform a delicate balancing act each day: planning open houses and showings, communicating with their current clients, generating leads and staying up-to-date on changes in the housing market. But one of the biggest challenges is also

Virtual reality revolutionizing real estate for homebuyers

Virtual reality is the next revolutionary topic for 2018 in the world of real estate, Coldwell Banker found in a recent survey of 3,000 homebuyers. The new survey, conducted by Harris Poll, showed the desire for VR home tours,

Why embracing technology will lead to agent success, according to Realtors Property Resource

By Laurie M. Brown What does the “golden age of consumerism” mean for real estate agents? A lot. As the advent of publicly accessible property data continues to evolve, the issue for Realtors becomes how well they can interpret

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3 ways tech will transform real estate in 2018

2017 was full of innovation that altered the real estate industry — from apps that boost agent safety to an even greater reliance on websites with online listings and tours — but 2018 is poised to bring about even

Getting started with real estate investments: A Q&A with Victor Bomi of ATLCO

Victor Bomi got interested in real estate investments in 2013 while being mentored by professionals who were actively investing — one who was a wholesaler and another who was a rehabber. Through that experience, Bomi was able to gain

Have you made your real estate resolutions yet?

The end of 2017 is fast approaching, marking a time when most think back on everything that happened in the past year and set New Year’s resolutions to have an even better 2018. Whether you resolve to call your

How will younger buyers fare in 2018? A Q&A with millennial coach Dana Bull

It’s no industry secret that millennials have enormous buying power — the National Association of Realtors found that homebuyers 36 and younger made up the largest share of buyers this year at 34 percent. They may be an intimidating

Five words that describe every top agent

Leaving a lasting impression on your clients goes beyond buying a dapper suit and driving a shiny car. Instead, homebuyers these days are going beyond outward appearances of real estate agents and prioritizing their values. To classify what homebuyers

Knock, knock: Amazon Key raises real estate agent concerns

We’ve seen it happen before. First we were introduced to Airbnb, an online marketplace that allows its users to book housing accommodations from a phone, tablet or computer. One year later, Uber burst onto the scene, and pedestrians everywhere

Facebook partners with Apartment List, Zumper to provide rental listing service

Renters who are looking for a new place to live now have another option to find their next home: Facebook. The social media network announced its partnership with Apartment List and Zumper to add available rental units to Facebook

Compass plans huge expansion after raising $100 million

Compass, a real estate technology startup, announced that it has raised $100 million during the Series E investment round, which it will use to expand to every major city within the United States. The company is now valued at $108

Homesnap, Waze partner to create geo targeted listing ads

One of the main hurdles agents have to overcome on a regular basis is having their listings seen by the people who are most likely to be interested in it. While previous wisdom was to get the ad in

Winter real estate blues? Take our cues

The frantic spring and summer buying season often leaves agents dreaming about a winter slowdown so they can take a break, kick back and relax. But don’t take advantage of the slow season too much: Once you recharge a

Airbnb dips its toes into real estate with branded apartments

Airbnb is getting more involved in the real estate industry, as it recently announced its partnership with Newgard, a Florida developer, to create a new residential rental complex called Niido. Located in Kissimmee, Florida, the multifamily building includes 324

Lenders, agents trump online sources as top mortgage influencers

The internet offers scores of tips and resources for finding a mortgage, but according to a recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research group, homebuyers feel more comfortable shopping for mortgages with assistance from specialists. According

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