How a focus on community can boost your business

In this heartfelt session from Connect Now, Renee Funk of The Funk Collection, Jim McKinnies of McKinnies Realty and Abby Waltz of Homes For Heroes explore the importance of community advocacy and services to local organizations in building trust, the … Continue reading

Buyers in bidding war? 15 tactics to help them stand out to a seller

Although the real estate market is red-hot, we can improve our buyers’ odds by presenting a deal that directly helps the sellers. Addressing price, time, convenience and certainty can position our buyers to win the home, and building relationships with… Continue reading

The Real Word: What Biden’s tax proposals might mean for real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and… Continue reading

Cut through the noise! Video marketing strategies that work in 2021

Do you have a video strategy? If not, now’s the time to craft a video marketing plan. Find out what some of today’s most innovative agents and brokers are doing to set their video content apart from the competition. Continue reading

Stressed out? How to cope with today’s low-inventory market

Almost everyone today is struggling with this low-inventory, high-demand market. So, if you want to stand out from the competition and win more listings, here are some powerful ways to do it. Continue reading

Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply

Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading

11 tech tools that’ll save you time — and drum up more business

Automating your processes to make better use of your time and resources will allow you to focus more on building relationships, which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here’s a list of real estate tech that’ll make your life easier. Continue reading

Smart Home Tech: How to choose the right home automation protocol

For consumers who want to integrate smart home products into one ecosystem, there are so many different paths to take. In short, Z-Wave, Zigbee and Wi-Fi are the most popular wireless technologies, but what sets them apart? Here are a few differences. Continue reading

The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should b… Continue reading

It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems

Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid liti… Continue reading