Thursday 21 September 2017

Keller Williams branch fires agent over controversial Facebook post

Keller Williams branch fires agent over controversial Facebook post

Keller Williams branch fires agent over controversial Facebook post

South Dakota Republican State Rep. Lynne Hix-DiSanto, who also worked as a licensed real estate agent, has been fired from Keller Williams Realty Black Hills over a Sept.



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Meet the new COO of Sotheby’s International Realty

Meet the new COO of Sotheby’s International Realty

Meet The New COO Of Sotheby's International Realty

Julie Leonhardt LaTorre has traversed from U.S. coast to coast building up a diverse resume. She's taught history, English and math to high-school aged girls living in a group home in the Greater Los Angeles area. She's been a high powered real estate finance attorney on Wall Street.



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Existing-home sales can’t catch a break

Existing-home sales can’t catch a break

Existing-Home Sales Can't Catch A Break

Existing-home sales have continued to deteriorate in the face of a persistent housing shortage, quickly rising home prices and added stress due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) existing-home sales declined 1.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 5.35 million in August — down from 5.44 million in July.



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You can now link dotloop to ‘Zip Your Flyer’ (because manual entry sucks)

You can now link dotloop to ‘Zip Your Flyer’ (because manual entry sucks)

You can now link dotloop to 'Zip Your Flyer' (Because Who Doesn't Love Integration?)

Real estate technology companies are looking for every possible avenue to access new customers. One way is by connecting with colleagues who already have a lot of them.



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Your email marketing could be so much better: 4 hacks

Your email marketing could be so much better: 4 hacks

Your Email Marketing Could Be So Much Better: 4 Hacks

With so many different marketing options available to connect with buyers and sellers, it can be tough to figure out where to double down. Email is often overlooked as old school or unimportant, but oh contraire, email still rules! In the U.



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How to create your own real estate team for market domination

How to create your own real estate team for market domination

How To Create Your Own Real Estate Team For Market Domination

Having trouble competing with teams? The best way to compete is to create your own. Here are 7 steps to building a successful real estate team.



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Don’t fall for these 11 creative real estate listing terms

Don’t fall for these 11 creative real estate listing terms

Don’t Fall For These 11 Creative Real Estate Listing Terms

Ever had clients excited to go see a home only to have them be very let down by the listing description? Here are 11 real estate terms everyone should know.



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Wednesday 20 September 2017

Atlanta public housing agency files suit to block developer from land

Atlanta public housing agency files suit to block developer from land

Atlanta Public Housing Agency Files Suit To Block Developer From Land

In 2011, the Atlanta Houston Authority (AHA) -- under the direction of former president Renee Glover -- entered a deal with The Integral Group (Integral), a community development, commercial real estate and property management company. As part of that deal, Integral, co-founded by leading developer Egbert Perry, was given seven years to decide whether to purchase 100 parcels of AHA's land.



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Brokerage claims Texas’s first bitcoin home purchase

Brokerage claims Texas’s first bitcoin home purchase

Brokerage claims Texas’s first bitcoin home purchase

A Texas brokerage claims to be the first brokerage in the Lone Star state to have closed on a home purchased with bitcoin. The digital currency's runaway price growth in recent months has rekindled interest in it, enriching bitcoin holders and renewing its usefulness as a publicity tool for businesses, including real estate companies.



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Uncertainty in real estate: How does it affect business?

Uncertainty in real estate: How does it affect business?

Uncertainty In Real Estate: How Does It Affect Business?

Uncertainty is the name of the game in real estate -- right now, and always. Brad Inman took the Connect stage with Ken DeLeon of DeLeon Real Estate, Mauricio Umansky of The Agency, Dolly Lenz of Dolly Lenz Real Estate and Glenn Kelman of Redfin to dive into what this ever-shifting landscape means for different business models.



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Why I believe real estate agents are worth every penny

Why I believe real estate agents are worth every penny

Why I Believe Real Estate Agents Are Worth Every Penny

Good real estate agents can put money in their sellers’ pockets. If you’re a skilled agent, you’re worth every penny of your commission; here’s why.



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How to be the listing agent no one wants to work with

How to be the listing agent no one wants to work with

How To Be The Listing Agent No One Wants To Work With

I get a bad taste in my mouth when a listing agents are, at best, fudging the details and, at worst, lying to my face. I get a bad taste in my mouth when a listing agents are, at best, fudging the details and, at worst, lying to my face.



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Overcome these 5 seller objections to get the listing

Overcome these 5 seller objections to get the listing

Overcome These 5 Seller Objections To Get The Listing

Join Pat Hiban as he talks with Dean Graziosi about the most common seller objections and how to overcome them on the spot.



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How to have a smooth settlement in 4 easy steps

How to have a smooth settlement in 4 easy steps

How To Have A Smooth Settlement In 4 Easy Steps

Congratulations! Your clients ratified a contract and are nearing settlement. To keep your client and title company happy, try these four tips.



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Tuesday 19 September 2017

Another angry investor sues Zillow over co-marketing

Another angry investor sues Zillow over co-marketing

Another Angry Investor Sues Zillow Over Co-Marketing

Another Zillow Group shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit against the company and it appears the real estate giant could soon face a slew of similar suits. In the latest complaint, investor James Shotwell alleges Zillow Group and its two top executives -- CEO Spencer Rascoff and CFO Kathleen Philips -- defrauded investors by misrepresenting its co-marketing program’s compliance with an anti-kickback law.



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Inside the most expensive property in Hamptons’ history

Inside the most expensive property in Hamptons’ history

Inside The Most Expensive Property In Hamptons’ History

Along the Atlantic Coast, east of the Big Apple, is an area known worldwide for its exclusive beaches, lavish parties and covetable opulence. Its massive summer estates and pristine waterfront views come with an air of privacy that is essentially unmatched. It's beautiful. It's luxurious. It's the Hamptons. There is no shortage of gorgeous properties in this area, but a 20,000-square-foot estate once inhabited by automotive magnate Henry Ford has...



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Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman to answer all your burning questions — live

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman to answer all your burning questions — live

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman To Answer All Your Burning Questions -- Live

Agents and brokers, this is your chance to ask Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman all of your burning questions. On the heels of Redfin's IPO and $2 billion valuation, on Wednesday, September 20 at 4 p.



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Survival of the richest: Real estate’s technology arms race

Survival of the richest: Real estate’s technology arms race

Survival Of The Richest: Real Estate's Technology Arms Race

A homeowner thinking about selling starts searching for local home value information online and stumbles across an iBuyer platform -- one that will let the prospective seller offload the property in a specific and exact timeframe. Meanwhile, a renter across town starts browsing for a bigger place and finds a wealth of information on rentals and entry-level homes for sale, all available on a real estate portal.



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Mic drop: MLS exec announces merger deal

Mic drop: MLS exec announces merger deal

Mic Drop: MLSs Heed Broker Wishes, Announce Merger Deal

Lauren Hansen AUSTIN -- Lauren Hansen concluded this year's Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) conference by urging her fellow MLS execs to "be the change" they want to see in the real estate industry. She led by example.



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Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: Coping with loss

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: Coping with loss

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: Coping With Loss

Tune in to learn more about how Stanley Babinski is fighting hard to cope the best way he can from his tragic loss of his only son to cancer.



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Past clients are yours to lose: How to fight attrition

Past clients are yours to lose: How to fight attrition

Past Clients Are Yours To Lose: How To Fight Attrition

Have you ever lost one of your best past clients to another real estate agent? To reduce the attrition in your business, follow these five simple steps.



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Monday 18 September 2017

ZipLogix makeover could clean up transaction management

ZipLogix makeover could clean up transaction management

ZipLogix makeover could clean up transaction management

zipLogix builds a series of transaction and document management tools for real estate agents and has just announced a major new upgrade to all facets of its solution.



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4 qualities to look for when hiring an inside sales agent

4 qualities to look for when hiring an inside sales agent

4 Qualities To Look For When Hiring An Inside Sales Agent

If you’re growing by leaps and bounds and find yourself needing help to manage your sales funnel, it’s time to consider hiring an inside sales agent (ISA).



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This Facebook ad hack is only a buck a day

This Facebook ad hack is only a buck a day

This Facebook Ad Hack Is Only A Buck A Day

Are you fully leveraging your real estate sphere of influence to maximize commissions and boost your business volume?



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5 kitchen design trends that make buyers swoon

5 kitchen design trends that make buyers swoon

5 Kitchen Design Trends That Make Buyers Swoon

The kitchen is the room prospective buyers gravitate toward and can often be the determining factor in the purchase. Here are 5 trends sure to wow buyers.



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Creating steady real estate income in a cyclical business

Creating steady real estate income in a cyclical business

Creating steady real estate income in a cyclical business

Real estate agents know the real estate market is seasonal. The market gets hot or slows down at different times of the year.



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Are you a rich broker, or a poor broker?

Are you a rich broker, or a poor broker?

Are you a rich broker, or a poor broker?

We all know working smarter trumps working harder, but how many of us can confidently say we work smart 100 percent of the time? This is important to ponder because we see a philosophy of “hustle ‘til you drop” prevalent in the real estate industry.



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Saturday 16 September 2017

How one agent used humor to market a grave situation

How one agent used humor to market a grave situation

How One Agent Used Humor To Market A Grave Situation

Rather than seeing a cemetery as a negative, real estate agent Shane Broyles decided to market it as a positive: “quiet neighbors.”



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The Inman Files: All-day open houses and reconsidering Chris Rock

The Inman Files: All-day open houses and reconsidering Chris Rock

The Inman Files: All-Day Open Houses and Reconsidering Chris Rock

I'm working on a new weekly email featuring my thoughts on the industry and more. Check out the last one here (Can NAR and C21 reckon with ghosts of the past?) Send me feedback at brad@inman.



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Survey: How to leverage technology as a new real estate agent

Survey: How to leverage technology as a new real estate agent

Survey: How To Leverage Technology As A New Real Estate Agent

New agents are tasked with building up a brand and generating leads before they run out of dough. And a real estate license these days is an open invitation for tech vendors to start hounding you with the latest and greatest products.



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Living the dream: Working with clients you actually like

Living the dream: Working with clients you actually like

Living The Dream: Working With Clients You Actually Like

Do you know how to find dream real estate clients? In this video, Chris Haddon and Jason Balin delve into this topic with more info on each step of the way.



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‘I’m having tech troubles’: How to avoid problems before they start

‘I’m having tech troubles’: How to avoid problems before they start

'I'm Having Tech Troubles': How To Avoid Problems Before They Start

We use a lot of technology in our real estate businesses, and there are a few things we can do to make it go a little smoother.



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Appraisal-free mortgages will make closings easier

Appraisal-free mortgages will make closings easier

Appraisal-Free Mortgages Will Make Closings Easier

As of Sept. 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will no longer require appraisals on many of the loans that they buy. Find out what that means for consumers here.



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Friday 15 September 2017

Is HomeServices of America quietly taking over the Mid-Atlantic?

Is HomeServices of America quietly taking over the Mid-Atlantic?

Is HomeServices Of America Quietly Taking Over The Mid-Atlantic?

As an acquisition arms race goes down on the West Coast between Douglas Elliman and Pacific Union, Berkshire Hathway affiliate HomeServices of America is making moves in the East. Shortly after Homeservices of America scooped up Mid-Atlantic behemoth Long & Foster Real Estate, an acquisition within an acquisition unfolded.



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Brokerages have a long way to go on Realtor safety

Brokerages have a long way to go on Realtor safety

Brokerages Have A Long Way To Go On Realtor Safety

The National Association of Realtors' 2017 Member Safety Report gauges respondents' feelings about overall job safety, defense methods, office policies on protecting agents and the effectiveness of NAR programs aimed at providing Realtors with proactive safety tips.



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Irma spared some islands in Florida Keys and savaged others

Irma spared some islands in Florida Keys and savaged others

Irma Spared Some Islands In The Florida Keys And Savaged Others

A reported 90 percent of homes in the Florida Keys suffered damage and a quarter of homes on this group of once-paradisal islands have been destroyed. But don't believe the rumors that the Florida Keys is flattened and never coming back, said prominent Realtors in the market this week.



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HouseCanary raises $31M in Series B funding round

HouseCanary raises $31M in Series B funding round

HouseCanary Raises $31M In Series B Funding Round

HouseCanary, a real estate data analytics and valuation provider, has raised $31 million in Series B funding, bringing the company's 2017 funding total to $64 million. Currently, HouseCanary has access to more than 40 years of data on more than 100 million properties across the United States, and the company uses that information along with proprietary algorithms to provide home price insights and forecasts within a margin of error of 2.5 percent...



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How to find your niche and market the hell out of it

How to find your niche and market the hell out of it

How To Find Your Niche And Market The Hell Out Of It

Learn how to identify and analyze a profitable real estate niche and how to position your services, stand out from the competition and generate leads.



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5 principles for building a successful real estate team

5 principles for building a successful real estate team

5 Principles For Building A Successful Real Estate Team

Use these 5 principles to build a real estate team with a strong culture, an amazing work environment and increased productivity and profits.



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What’s your email? 5 proven strategies to grow your mailing list

What’s your email? 5 proven strategies to grow your mailing list

What’s Your Email? 5 Proven Strategies To Grow Your Mailing List

Real estate agents grow their businesses by nurturing leads, often utilizing email marketing. Try these 5 proven strategies to grow your email list.



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Cutting your losses: 3 types of sellers you should avoid

Cutting your losses: 3 types of sellers you should avoid

Cutting Your Losses: 3 Types Of Sellers You Should Avoid

Going out and winning over sellers is one of the most important parts of a listing agent’s job, but certain sellers simply aren’t worth the time.



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Thursday 14 September 2017

Houston housing comes to ‘screeching halt’ after Harvey

Houston housing comes to ‘screeching halt’ after Harvey

Houston Housing Comes To 'Screeching Halt' After Harvey

Hurricane Harvey's torrential rains and fast-rising floodwaters dealt a heavy blow to a real estate market that was on track to set new records, according to August data from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR). “Home sales were humming throughout the first three weeks of August, but the moment Harvey struck the region, everything came to a screeching halt," said HAR chair Cindy Hamann.



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NAR study reveals 25% of male agents pack heat — do you?

NAR study reveals 25% of male agents pack heat — do you?

A Quarter Of Male Realtors Carry A Gun

A number of standard job duties in real estate put agents in a vulnerable position -- showing an empty property to new clients, holding an open house and advertising your location on social media can all be risky.



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Roomeze wants to find you a roomie who doesn’t suck

Roomeze wants to find you a roomie who doesn’t suck

Roomeze Wants to Find You a Roomie Who Doesn't Suck

Dirty dishes for days. Parties while you're trying to sleep.



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Setting seller expectations: How to price a home

Setting seller expectations: How to price a home

Setting Seller Expectations: How To Price A Home

A good real estate agent will know the area's inventory, look at the comparables and translate that data into a reasonable price.



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Can Back At You Media solve your Facebook content needs?

Can Back At You Media solve your Facebook content needs?

Can Back At You Media Solve Your Facebook Content Needs?

Back At You Media is a social media and online marketing solution that automatically creates and schedules your Facebook content, including listing pages and localized videos.



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Make their jaws drop: 6 starter tips for drone marketing

Make their jaws drop: 6 starter tips for drone marketing

Make Their Jaws Drop: 6 Starter Tips For Drone Marketing

Many online property listings have photos that fail to highlight the positives, often due to limited spatial ability. When trying to sell property with a six-figure value, a drone investment can be extremely worthwhile for real estate agents.



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Facebook farming: 3 steps to turning your ‘friends’ into clients

Facebook farming: 3 steps to turning your ‘friends’ into clients

Facebook Farming: 3 Steps To Turning Your ‘Friends’ Into Clients

Don’t just pick up the phone and start calling asking for business. Here are 3 easy steps to Facebook farming clients out of your current friends list.



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Wednesday 13 September 2017

Real estate marketing 101: What (not) to do

Real estate marketing 101: What (not) to do

Real Estate Marketing 101: What (Not) To Do

If you want to ensure that you have more free time for your hobbies, try out this list of five marketing errors, sure to repel real estate clients.



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Agents head for the housing trenches in Irma-ravaged Jacksonville

Agents head for the housing trenches in Irma-ravaged Jacksonville

Agents Survey Damage And New Business In Irma-Ravaged Jacksonville

Millie Kanyar Even the most Gung-ho recreation adventurists wouldn't envy Realtor Millie Kanyar, who right now could go fishing out of her backdoor, she quipped. Kanyar's Jacksonville, Florida, home is still powerless thanks to Hurricane Irma's not-so friendly visit this week, and her location next to a creek meant witnessing higher water levels on her property than ever before.



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