Monthly Archives: January 2019

New drone rules could pave way for listing photos that truly ‘pop’

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The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new rules that would allow drones to be flown at night and over people without waivers. Continue reading →

Is this the most environmentally friendly brokerage in the US?

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Golden Real Estate’s building produces more energy than it consumes, giving it “net-zero” status and an unbeatable marketing position. Continue reading →

ReferralExchange will now qualify your third-party leads

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ReferralExchange is launching a program called ReferralExchange LIVE to verify and qualify contacts obtained through third-party lead generation platforms like Zillow or realtor.com. Continue reading →

Ways to Find a Home Remodeler for Aging in Place

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A decade and a half ago, when our kids were young, we added rooms to our home to create more space for family and friends. In our 40s at the time, and with retirement not yet in sight, my wife (an elder care specialist), suggested we incorporate elemen… Continue reading →

Are Schools Doing Enough to Identify and Stop Ageism?

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The e-mail from her son’s kindergarten teacher left Kelly Papa shaking her head — and her fist. “I was infuriated; I screamed at my computer,” said Papa, corporate director of learning at Masonicare, a senior care and living nonprofit in Connecticut. “… Continue reading →

How Your Body Heals When You Sleep

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Americans are skimping on sleep and may no longer be spending the “one-third” of their lives sleeping that we used to hear about. In fact, at least one-third of adults in the United States say they get less than seven hours of sleep each night, accordi… Continue reading →

A call to agents: Please give feedback

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Far too often, agents request feedback from other agents four or five times, resending the same text message for a solid three days after a showing. Phone calls go unreturned, and emails are ignored. Here’s why you should make giving feedback — good or… Continue reading →

What agents should know about online reviews

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Step back, and ask yourself: Do I have a plan for getting more reviews this year? There’s a good chance you don’t, but fear not, it’s never too late to get started building a base of reviews and leveraging them to get more business. Here’s how. Continue reading →

8 home renovations that’ll annoy the neighbors

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It’s natural for proud homeowners to want to upgrade their properties; however, some home renovation projects impact everyone in proximity to the home — and their home values, sellability and general mental state. Here are eight projects that’ll have t… Continue reading →