Staging on a budget? 30 dollar store finds to spruce up your listing

Inflation is a growing concern for many Americans. These affordable but attractive dollar store finds can help agents get a home showing-ready on a budget. Continue reading

8 ways to get the most (leads) out of your next open house

Like with everything in life, the more you put into an open house, the more you get out of it. If you’re not putting in time and energy into properly preparing for your open house, you’re missing out on an enormous opportunity. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading

6 things agents wish sellers understood about marketing

First impressions are everything when putting a home on the market. That’s just one of several things Carl Medford wishes sellers understood about marketing homes to sell.
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Inman Review: Real Happy is here to market your listings

Developed by a mobile app engineer after a bad homebuying experience, Real Happy is another good entry for listing agents wanting a new and productive way to market and coordinate showings. Continue reading

Inman Review: Beans Tour is an app for managing home tours

The Inman technology review of Beans Tour finds the real estate app to be a well-designed, navigation-driven mobile solution for buyer’s agents to create and manage property tours. Continue reading

8 new agent mistakes to avoid from the get-go

So you’ve got your real estate license in hand — now what? Of course, finding a place to work and securing those first clients may seem like they should top your list, but there are a few other details newbies shouldn’t neglect. Continue reading

How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent. Continue reading

10 pandemic-forced changes that made our team nimble

From offering live tours on social media to expanding your office space, building on the changes that emerged during the pandemic will ensure comfort, safety and convenience in this new normal. Here’s one team’s experience. Continue reading

Live tour app HomeRover launches refresh after agent feedback

HomeRover by BrightDoor has announced new features to its live tour app for real estate agents and homebuyers. The refocused version includes a more business-tailored interface for agents and improved consumer-facing features and usability. Continue reading

The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close

The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100 percent online, mobile and in the cloud. Here’s a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal. Continue reading