Saturday 29 April 2017

The week in industry hires and promotions: April 24-28, 2017

The week in industry hires and promotions: April 24-28, 2017

This Week In Real Estate Industry Hires And Promotions April 24-28, 2017

Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.



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Who’s the Trump administration nominee for HUD Deputy Secretary?

Who’s the Trump administration nominee for HUD Deputy Secretary?

Who's The Trump Administration Nominee For HUD Deputy Secretary?

Pam Patenaude was floated as a candidate for HUD Secretary before the administration nominated Ben Carson



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Real estate commission offer disclosure bill ‘postponed indefinitely’

Real estate commission offer disclosure bill ‘postponed indefinitely’

Real Estate Commission Offer Disclosure Bill 'Postponed Indefinitely'

State legislation might have required property search websites to display offers of compensation to buyer's brokers



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Concierge Auctions expands reach to China

Concierge Auctions expands reach to China

Concierge Auctions Expands Reach To China

Company responds to the increasing participation from Chinese buyers during auctions



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Is it a good idea for sellers to Google buyers (or vice versa)?

Is it a good idea for sellers to Google buyers (or vice versa)?

Is It A Good Idea For Sellers To Google Buyers (Or Vice Versa)?

What you can find on the internet could shape which offers are accepted and more



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Planitar’s iGuide now offers virtual reality tours

Planitar’s iGuide now offers virtual reality tours

Planitar's iGuide Now Offers Virtual Reality Tours

Planitar is a Canadian 3D home tour technology company that has launched iGuide VR for mobile-phone headsets. Inman has a look inside the new tech.



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5 opportunities to use Facebook for lead generation

5 opportunities to use Facebook for lead generation

5 Opportunities To Use Facebook For Lead Generation

As real estate agents, we invest a lot of time and money trying to convince people to buy what we’re selling. Unbeknownst to many realtors, there are hundreds of potential home buyers in the untapped well that is Facebook.



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Friday 28 April 2017

How to create an ultra-compelling counter offer

How to create an ultra-compelling counter offer

How To Create An Ultra-Compelling Counter Offer

Using a generic process to create a CMA to negotiate with doesn’t add up to a compelling counter offer. Find out what does here.



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Grow your referral business the easiest way possible – Reach150

Grow your referral business the easiest way possible – Reach150

Grow your referral business the easiest way possible – Reach150

Inman Educational Webinar: How to be a real estate celebrity



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Inman announces Virginia Realtors as the newest Select member

Inman announces Virginia Realtors as the newest Select member

Inman announces Virginia Realtors as the newest Select member

Austin, Texas. (April 24, 2017) -- Inman announced that Virginia REALTORS® will launch Inman Select to more than 32,000 members on May 2.



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How to text real estate leads without breaking the law

How to text real estate leads without breaking the law

How To Text Real Estate Leads Without Breaking The Law

The FTC and courts around the country are still working out how privacy laws apply to text and phone marketing tools



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Meager listings prompt pending home sales slip

Meager listings prompt pending home sales slip

Meager Listings Prompt Pending Home Sales Slip

Contract signing activity remains high and the small drop is not for lack of demand



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Plenty of leads, no conversions? 5 tools to boost returns

Plenty of leads, no conversions? 5 tools to boost returns

Plenty Of Leads, No Conversions? 5 Tools To Boost Returns

How to stay competitive in a crowded arena where time is money and engagement matters



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Are you ready to quit your job and become a full-time real estate investor?

Are you ready to quit your job and become a full-time real estate investor?

Are You Ready to Quit Your Job And Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor?

Ian Walsh, director of Hard Money Bankers' Philadelphia office, joins Jason Balin, to talk about what to consider before full-time real estate investing.



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Global wealth is on the move — what’s that mean for agents?

Global wealth is on the move — what’s that mean for agents?

Global Wealth Is On The Move -- What's That Mean For Agents?

The immense transfer of affluence from generation to generation may increase global movement



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Daily market update: April 27, 2017

Daily market update: April 27, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: April 27, 2017

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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Thursday 27 April 2017

Zillow Group’s RealEstate.com: Homeownership cost tool included?

Zillow Group’s RealEstate.com: Homeownership cost tool included?

Zillow Group's RealEstate.com: Homeownership Cost Tool Included?

Real estate giant may be taking a cue from startup TLCengine



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Kids illustrate fair housing, and the results are amazing

Kids illustrate fair housing, and the results are amazing

Kids Illustrate Fair Housing, And The Results Are Amazing

Realtor association holds fair housing contest for elementary and middle schoolers



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Housing inventory down 25% from 2 years ago, analysis shows

Housing inventory down 25% from 2 years ago, analysis shows

Housing Inventory Down 25% From 2 Years Ago, Analysis Shows

The housing inventory drought has become so serious, it's predicted that the lack of supply is a national phenomenon that will reduce home sales this year.



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Kodak brings on-demand photography to real estate

Kodak brings on-demand photography to real estate

Kodak Brings On-Demand Photography To Real Estate

Kodakit service handles scheduling, payment and content delivery



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6 types of real estate consumers who could benefit from Opendoor

6 types of real estate consumers who could benefit from Opendoor

6 Types Of Real Estate Consumers Who Could Benefit From Opendoor

Opendoor removes the personality from the transaction and gets back to the business deal, which may be the right fit for some clients



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A real estate agent’s guide to social media scheduling

A real estate agent’s guide to social media scheduling

A Real Estate Agent’s Guide To Social Media Scheduling

The first step in mastering any platform is knowing your audience



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5 tips for giving renters the furnishings they desire

5 tips for giving renters the furnishings they desire

5 Tips For Giving Renters The Furnishings They Desire

There’s a demand for furnished rental properties. As such, here are five tips to help you choose rental furnishings your renters will want.



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Wednesday 26 April 2017

Why door-knocking and building trust go hand in hand

Why door-knocking and building trust go hand in hand

Why Door-Knocking And Building Trust Go Hand In Hand

How do you door-knock in real estate and achieve success at it? What can you do to show clients that you’re not trying to impose on them? Find out here.



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26 personal branding insights from real estate experts

26 personal branding insights from real estate experts

26 Personal Branding Insights From Real Estate Experts

Goals determine the impact a powerful brand can have on your success



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Why ‘Hacking Growth’ is a must-read for every entrepreneur

Why ‘Hacking Growth’ is a must-read for every entrepreneur

Why 'Hacking Growth' Is A Must-Read For Every Entrepreneur

Inman COO Morgan Brown's co-authored book on the methodology behind breakout businesses marks official launch



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What’s the biggest issue for Realtors right now? Lack of homes for sale

What’s the biggest issue for Realtors right now? Lack of homes for sale

What's The Biggest Issue For Realtors Right Now? Lack Of Homes For Sale

Job growth and more first-time buyers haven't been balanced with sellers willing to upgrade or downsize



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9 legal considerations for alternative listing input

9 legal considerations for alternative listing input

9 Legal Considerations For Alternative Listing Input

Competition in this arena is heating up



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Your real estate yard signs are bad: 4 tips to fix them

Your real estate yard signs are bad: 4 tips to fix them

Your Real Estate Yard Signs Are Bad: 4 Tips To Fix Them

Where there is real estate to be sold, there will always be signs



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What’s one thing every new real estate agent should know?

What’s one thing every new real estate agent should know?

What's One Thing Every New Real Estate Agent Should Know?

A mix of lighthearted and down-to-earth advice about industry misconceptions and getting your feet wet



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Tuesday 25 April 2017

3 ethical tests to guide you through real estate’s toughest dilemmas

3 ethical tests to guide you through real estate’s toughest dilemmas

3 Ethical Tests To Guide You Through Real Estate's Toughest Dilemmas

What is legal and what is ethical are often not the same



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When should agents attend the home inspection?

When should agents attend the home inspection?

When Should Agents Attend The Home Inspection?

The verdict: Consider the relevant factors for this scenario on a case-by-case basis



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5 tips to take back real estate lead generation with killer landing pages

5 tips to take back real estate lead generation with killer landing pages

5 Tips To Take Back Real Estate Lead Generation With Killer Landing Pages

With the right landing page tips at your disposal, creating killer real estate landing pages is a lot easier than you might think. Pairing effective lead-capture landing pages with a well-planned marketing funnel helps real estate agents take back control of their real estate lead generation.



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Daily market update: April 25, 2017

Daily market update: April 25, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: April 25, 2017

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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How to throw a community party that’ll raise your local profile

How to throw a community party that’ll raise your local profile

How To Throw A Community Party That'll Raise Your Local Profile

Whether it's Easter or Fourth of July, you can throw a bash people will remember



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Agent’s text message marketing experiment elicits that rare thing: A response

Agent’s text message marketing experiment elicits that rare thing: A response

Agent's Text Message Marketing Experiment Elicits That Rare Thing: A response

The world of text marketing is still the 'Wild West' -- a real estate team is manually messaging sellers in a competitive neighborhood



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Lessons on responsiveness from the team that contacted 15,028 leads

Lessons on responsiveness from the team that contacted 15,028 leads

Lessons On Responsiveness From The Team That Contacted 15,028 Leads

BoomTown wanted to understand the habits, tactics and routines that the industry’s most successful agents practice to achieve success. So we turned to our clients – many of whom are among the nation’s top teams and agents ranked in Real Trends’ latest “The Thousand” report.



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New Zillow ad campaign tugs at the heartstrings

New Zillow ad campaign tugs at the heartstrings

New Zillow Ad Campaign Tugs At The Heartstrings

Zillow says the ads are based on real stories from employees and users



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Why you shouldn’t fear an explosion in rates

Why you shouldn’t fear an explosion in rates

Why You Shouldn't Fear An Explosion In Rates

Separating media hype from economic realities



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Monday 24 April 2017

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 26: A moving nightmare

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 26: A moving nightmare

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 26: A Moving Nightmare

Remind clients to keep a checklist when moving



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#GetSocialSmart: 30 social media shortcuts to success

#GetSocialSmart: 30 social media shortcuts to success

#GetSocialSmart: 30 Social Media Shortcuts To Success

Ideas, intel and advice from Katie Lance's comprehensive book on turning the hottest platforms into business builders



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The SEO smackdown with Moz’s Rand Fishkin

The SEO smackdown with Moz’s Rand Fishkin

The SEO Smackdown With Moz's Rand Fishkin

What can real estate agents do to attract quality traffic online?



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Phishing scams: Don’t let your clients get caught on the hook

Phishing scams: Don’t let your clients get caught on the hook

Phishing Scams: Don't Let Your Clients Get Caught On The Hook

Phishing and wire fraud continue to present the biggest threats real estate agents and their clients will face in 2017. Learn how to protect your clients.



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New agent? 4 tech tools for building long-term success

New agent? 4 tech tools for building long-term success

New Agent? 4 Tech Tools For Building Long-Term Success

New real estate agents need technology and marketing tools to help them succeed for the long term. Inman reviews four great solutions for new agents.



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3 Facebook posts real estate prospects can’t resist

3 Facebook posts real estate prospects can’t resist

3 Facebook Posts Real Estate Prospects Can't Resist

If you don’t go where the people are, you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage before you even get started



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Daily market update: April 24, 2017

Daily market update: April 24, 2017

Real Estate Daily Market Update: April 24, 2017

We'll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest.



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