WebsiteBox updates include new templates, faster MLS updates

WebsiteBox has increased the speed of MLS data feeds, created new templates and connected with Google Suite for its agent, team and broker websites. Continue reading

Can you own a real estate business without operating a brokerage?

Anna Bellomo is the Founder and Owner of District Homes, a successful boutique real estate business. Ranked number one in the Berkeley area, Bellomo and her team facilitated $82.2M in home sales last year for 74 happy families. Below, Bellomo shares ho… Continue reading

Facebook toys with hiding ‘likes’ and views on posts

What happens when one sign of engagement, such as a “like” on Facebook, is hidden? That’s the reality some Facebook users are facing as the platform tests hiding the number of likes and views a post gets. Continue reading

Sotheby’s adds new exclusive, luxury decor to virtual staging app

The brokerage has partnered with Perigold to allow Sotheby’s agents to virtually stage listings with furniture and decor from Wayfair.com’s luxury brand. Continue reading

Searching for a mentor? Look for these 11 qualities

Not all agents and brokers are cut out to be mentors. Some are too busy to teach, and others are too “old school” to think outside of the box. When mentally vetting candidates, here are some must-have characteristics a mentor should possess. Continue reading

Brivity emphasizes follow-up and automation, starting with its websites

Ben Kinney Companies’ Brivity is team-focused real estate software that uses web-based lead capture to nurture leads into clients and manage their status with an included CRM. Continue reading

Stephanie Anton reveals where luxury marketing is headed

The president of Luxury Portfolio talks about video, data and social media ahead of Luxury Connect in Beverly Hills next month. Continue reading

See you in court! 10 ways agents typically get slapped with lawsuits

Even a slight mistake could end up costing a lot of money, a lot of stress and, worst of all, tarnish your reputation. Continue reading

Lead-gen game changer: Work the warm calls

Regardless of where you are in your career, you have to be consciously expanding your network both by meeting new people and reconnecting with people in your sphere. Here’s how I make warm calls meaningful with the help of social media. Continue reading