Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties

When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into d… Continue reading

Real Estate Webmasters strikes deal to take over Lone Wolf’s web business

In a deal that could shake up business for thousands of real estate professionals, Real Estate Webmasters has struck an agreement to take over agent- and broker-facing internet services for transaction management firm Lone Wolf. Continue reading

Agent social network Radius launches lead gen marketplace

Agents can pick up leads that were submitted by other real estate professionals, then pay a percentage of their commission when the resulting deals close. Continue reading

How to door-knock like a pro on a part-time schedule

Marcus Rush just finished his first year as a full-time agent and made over $170,000 in net profit. How? By building relationships with new clients through door-knocking. The secret to his success was in this proven prospecting schedule he honed as a p… Continue reading

Why IDX is still a valid part of your lead generation strategy

Last week, “Agents, it’s time to forget IDX as part of your lead generation strategy” was reposted here on Inman News. Although there were some undeniable truths, to proclaim an IDX site as “antiquated,” that “the big players” have won, “you simply can… Continue reading

4 ways to turn your website into a lead generation machine

When building a successful website, there are two things to keep in mind: 1. Your brand. 2. Your target audience. In the 15 years that Propertybase has been building real estate websites, we have seen time and time again when there was too much focus o… Continue reading

Dollars and sense: A financial timeline for rookie agents

How do you plan ahead and ensure you’re spending wisely as a brand new agent? We talked to experienced agents and financial planners to get some of their must-dos for keeping your financial life on track your first year in real estate. Continue reading

Lead gen game-changer: How geographic layering is growing my business

What’s the best way to look for new lead-generation strategies? Discovering what others are doing that’s working well. In this recurring column on Inman, agents and brokers share what they’re doing to change up their lead-gen strategies. Find out how L… Continue reading

Why real estate agents fail

There are basically three ways to get business out there. You can wait for it. You can buy it, or you can go out and chase after it every single day. Here’s how you can ensure your long-term success. Continue reading

Nextdoor will now tell you how much your home is worth

Your Home, as the company is calling the new feature, is meant to be a landing space on Nextdoor’s website and app that shows users how much their home might be worth and how much they might earn if they sold it. In essence, Nextdoor is now providing u… Continue reading