Keller Williams agent killed by husband in murder suicide

A Florida real estate agent with a local Keller Williams franchise was shot and killed by her husband, a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy, who then shot himself in their Land O’ Lakes home on September 24. Continue reading

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate revamps agent marketing tool for mobile era

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate is overhauling its predictive marketing tool to give agents and brokers a deeper mobile experience. Continue reading

11 ways to get your listing the most exposure possible

To reach a high level of sales, you must always present your listings in a manner that enhances the home’s appeal and decreases its time on the market. Here are some actions you can take to deliver excellence and increase exposure for your listing. Continue reading

9 hacks to instantly improve your listing’s curb appeal

A buyer’s first response to a prospective new home is based solely on its curb appeal. Here are the top curb appeal issues that listing agents should take care of before buyers even have a chance to reject the home. Continue reading

Home price appreciation is slowing around the country

Home price appreciation is growing at its slowest rate since August 2014, according to Redfin’s latest market report. U.S. home prices grew 4.7 percent in August, year-over-year and home sales fell 2.4 percent over the same time frame. Continue reading

The Agency CEO involved in lawsuit over African leader’s forfeited Malibu mansion

The founder The Agency and Western World Insurance are embroiled in a lawsuit involving the son of an African president and a seaside mansion in Malibu. Continue reading

Only 9% of buyers find agents online, the same as 10 years ago

Despite the massive growth of online home search portals, many more consumers find their agents through referrals from friends or family, according to NAR data. Continue reading