5 ways to generate leads without listings websites

Outside of buying direct leads, lead generation is possible through either marketing or prospecting, which require time, money and effort. Here are my top strategies for generating leads without listings websites.  Continue reading

3 social media strategies for becoming hyperlocal

Being hyperlocal in your community starts with interacting on a grass roots level. Savvy agents provide real value to their sphere of influence in a multitude of ways. Here are a few strategies to help you get started. Continue reading

Are you giving clients the best possible advice?

For a real estate agent or broker, providing bad information to clients means bad news for your career and bottom line. Find out how to evaluate sources and information to ensure you’re getting — and giving — the best possible advice. Continue reading

Fair housing mistakes are rampant — are you getting it right? 

Follow these best practices to ensure that you’re not falling afoul of the federal fair housing laws. Continue reading

Christie’s International agent in hot water after Lyft fight goes viral

On Monday, New Orleans resident Jasmine Yvette published an Instagram post in which she described the man in the photo of “beating me up and biting me.” Continue reading

Kanye buys 2nd Wyoming ranch

The 6,173-acre ranch bears a striking resemblance to another ranch 50 miles away that West and Kim Kardashian purchased in September. Continue reading

WATCH: Zero-cost strategies for maximizing Facebook and Instagram

Connect flashback: Katie Lance explains how to enhance your social media and video efforts without spending a dime. Continue reading

Instagram tests removing ‘like’ counts from U.S. profiles

Following in the footsteps of its parent company, Facebook, Instagram will begin beta testing removing like counts from U.S. users’ posts starting Monday. Continue reading

The top 3 lead generation sources for agents

Outside of your sphere, how are you getting and converting new leads? Here are a number of ways that agents and brokers are finding those all-important new connections. Continue reading

Agents should strive for authenticity in social media

“It’s really important to present yourself and your personality,” Jon Krabbe, founder of digital marketing firm Agent Image, said Wednesday morning during Inman Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills. “They can tell if it’s authentic.” Continue reading