Here’s how CoStar can beat Zillow and win the real estate portal wars

CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel. Continue reading

How to master hashtags, amplify your social media engagement

Even though there are different opinions on how to use hashtags, one thing is certain: When used properly, hashtags can greatly increase your social media engagement and visibility, writes marketing expert Laura Viñalet. Continue reading

Bored with your Facebook feed? 7 ways to jazz it up

Facebook is an important marketing tool that, if used correctly, can help a real estate professional generate leads and stay top of mind with clients, writes marketing expert Laura Stace. Continue reading

Will chatbots make housing discrimination worse?

New artificial intelligence technology can recommend real estate listings based on neighborhoods’ ethnic makeup. Experts are worried about the tech’s potential for discrimination. Continue reading

40 ways to generate leads that work right now

Leads are the lifeblood of any successful real estate business. Here are 40 ways to generate leads that are working right now from Jimmy Burgess. Choose a few, and get started today. Continue reading

A 5-step, fail-proof plan to get consistent with video marketing

Real estate agents should be using video to market their businesses consistently, period, Kyle Draper writes. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

The 5 C’s for identifying life-changing mentors

Whichever side of the mentor/mentee relationship you fall on, it’s vital to understand what makes the practice worthwhile and workable. Team leader Carl Medford outlines mentoring myths and meaningful solutions to create effective outcomes. Continue reading

Sotheby’s unveils new brand ad campaign for post-pandemic era

“Nothing Compares to What’s Next,” developed with global experience design agency Huge, builds on the firm’s 2021 campaign, positioning clients for a hopeful new chapter in their lives working with a Sotheby’s agent. Continue reading

5 AI-driven social media strategies real estate agents are missing

There are only a few generational technologies that come along with the potential to revolutionize the efficiencies in our businesses. ChatGPT is one of these. Continue reading

Collabra launches ‘Credit Karma for real estate’ social media tool

“SphereBuilder” is designed to help real estate professionals figure out if their social media marketing is effective. The first tool will roll out in Denver, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama, the company said. Continue reading