How to convert leads so you’re eligible for exclusive lead networks

Even seasoned experts have difficulty navigating the viability of leads, whether they’re shared leads or exclusive leads. Industry analyst Chris Heller has some advice on how agents can qualify for an exclusive lead network. Continue reading

5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents

First-year agents are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks now more than ever. Coach Darryl Davis offers some advice about how to make smart money moves that will push your business forward with low or no-cost ideas. Continue reading

Is it a write-off? See which of these 14 expenses agents can deduct at tax time

A quick reference guide for common real estate agent expenses to help you determine whether or not they are tax-deductible. Continue reading

Adwerx nabs $14.5M to expand customer relationship advertising

Customer Relationship Advertising, or CRA, refers to the technology’s capability of connecting directly to clients’ CRM tools to identify and target leads with online campaigns, per agent. Continue reading

3 simple principles to make your marketing stand out

Why does so much real estate marketing sound the same? It’s simple: commoditization. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you have to speak to the relationship with each consumer and their community. Here’s how. Continue reading

Inman Review: Hate writing listing descriptions? Agently’s AI can help

For the individual agent who needs to get off the ground quickly and affordably or who simply needs help writing listing descriptions, Agently is a good investment. Continue reading

Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie

Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you’re new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients. Continue reading

Does your advertising paint a true picture?

In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there’s a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction and along the seams between black and white. Continue reading

Marketing content manager Aryeo raises $3.65M

Aryeo, the 2021 class member of NAR’s REACH program, started in real estate photography before graduating to the greater need of helping agents control their data and content. Continue reading

Zillow’s new ad campaign highlights two sides of the moving journey

Taking inspiration from “the great reshuffling” that happened during the pandemic, Zillow’s new ad campaign “To Move Is To Grow” highlights the emotional side of moving. Continue reading