By Peter Ricci Real estate syndication site Zillow is making headlines with its decision to list 1.2 million “pre-market inventory” foreclosure properties on its site, a decision that is simultaneously satisfying the data needs of potential homebuyers and riling

By Peter Ricci Let’s face it – smartphones are more than mere mobile devices; rather, they’re precious, indispensable companions, ones that we use for our photography, scheduling, email, messaging and, of course, phone call needs, and in many cases exclusively. Therefore,

By Delfin Joaquin Paris III I was watching the news a few weeks ago and saw a segment about how mortgage rates are near historic lows. I was aware that rates have been dropping all year, but hadn’t yet

By Craig Witt “Everyone has a plan – until they get punched in the face.” What a great quote from the controversial boxer Mike Tyson. Although maybe not the most eloquent speaker, this simple phrase is spot

By James James Customer Relationship Management is an integral part of of the business of being a Realtor, and the holiday season – which, amazingly, Target has already kicked off – is THE time to remind your clients who you are

By Stephen Hnatow Entering the industry in 2007, I thought a declining market and number of sales would give everyone the opportunity to become a better resource and broker for their clientele, that it would push stronger agents to

By Charlene Jiminez, AGBeat If you’re an Apple fan, you’ve probably heard about the rumored and unconfirmed mini iPad. The regular-sized iPad is a 9.7-inch tablet. The mini, on the other hand, is slightly smaller than that, at around

A customer relationship management (CRM) system is vital to building a successful real estate business that’s based on referrals and repeat transactions. Not only will a top-notch real estate CRM help you stay organized and in-control, but it will

By Laura Stukel Whether you represent the homebuyer or a seller, we all know to save the celebrating for after the home inspection. Inspections can be especially tricky in today’s market because most sellers are getting less out of

By Peter Ricci By now, a number of outlets – ours included! – have written about the benefits of Instagram for real estate agents, and it’s certainly true that as a photography app, Instagram offers agents a quick, easy

Starting a career in real estate can be one of the most challenging endeavors you ever undertake. Many agents just starting out work for months on a single deal, waiting for the day they can reap the benefits of

By Bob Brown What do Bill Gates, Jack Welch and many other successful business people have in common? They understand the power of strategic alliances. For realty firms and brokerages, strategic alliances with lenders can mean giving you more

You visit a homeowner who wants to sell, but the house is drafty. Maybe it has an older furnace, poor insulation or both. Or, your client is about to purchase an older home. You suggest upgrades to make the

By Ian McKendry Estately, which uses the straightforward tag line, “home shopping made simple,” is another real estate search site. However, the tag line is appropriate – the website is intuitive and not overly cluttered like some of the

By Peter Ricci Let’s start with two highly obvious points – real estate is becoming increasingly technological, and the iPhone 5 is the latest, hottest piece of technology on the market today. Nine out of 10 homebuyers begin their

By Alan Bryan Managing a company’s online reputation isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do. It involves a savvy mix of online relationship building, core online business tools and consistent attention to what’s being said about your