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Agents reap the spoils of new technology, not consumers

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In real estate, innovations in technology have ignored the consumer. Instead, agents get clever digital marketing tools and backend applications. Continue reading →

Lesson learned: To make it, you have to be hungry to learn

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In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Nest Seekers CEO Eddie Shapiro shares his thoughts on making it in the industry. Continue reading →

What to do when a natural disaster strikes your listing

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Agents and homeowners who have property on the market (or under contract) that has been caught in Florence’s destructive path will be facing major challenges while trying to close their deals. Here’s what to expect. Continue reading →

Big real estate software vendor Lone Wolf admits to vulnerability, says it’s fixed

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Lone Wolf Technologies’ legacy platform loadingDOCS had a security vulnerability that could have potentially exposed stored information to hackers. The company confirmed the vulnerability did exist, but said according to an internal study, no data was … Continue reading →

Design-focused indie brokerage Deasy/Penner acquires Podley Properties

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SoCal-based luxury real estate brokerage Deasy/Penner has acquired Podley Properties, an independently-owned brokerage with a team of 175 agents and 20 support staff spread across six offices in Altadena, Glendora, La Canada, Monrovia, Pasadena, and Si… Continue reading →

As sustainable building heats up, expect queries from homebuyers

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Interest in sustainable building is on the rise, sparking fierce competition along the building supply chain and a litany of questions from home buyers. Continue reading →

What agents are loving about Apple’s latest upgrades

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It’s the first half of September, so you know that means Apple has a slate of new hardware and features to keep us itching for that next upgrade. Here’s what agents are saying about the new tech. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman: There’s too much money in real estate

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Glenn Kelman, Redfin’s CEO and president took the helm of the real estate brokerage 13 years ago, this month. He talks to Inman about the ups and downs. Continue reading →

Closing emergency! 6 last-minute snags and how to solve them

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Whether it’s a lender who over-promised and under-delivered the timeline for loan approval, buyers or sellers who dropped the ball in some way (despite numerous reminders from their agent) or an agent who either failed to communicate timely details or … Continue reading →

How to elevate your luxury brand by being a ‘concierge agent’

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The term “concierge agent” might be new to some, but it’s what those of us who care, who are available and who are present have always been. We are all-hands-on-deck Realtors who are always available to our clients. Here’s how you can become one too. Continue reading →