Tag Archives: Opinion

What time is most popular for home searches? The Real Word

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on What time is most popular for home searches? The Real Word

This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White offer insights on a “savagely unhealthy” housing market, longer homeownership tenures and the most popular time to search for homes. Continue reading →

Flipsnack offers more than enough capability to stuff your marketing pipeline: Tech Review

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Flipsnack offers more than enough capability to stuff your marketing pipeline: Tech Review

Flipsnack is a very cool, inspired marketing investment any brokerage serious about standing out should consider. There’s almost nothing it can’t create to make you look professional, tech-savvy and brand-forward. Continue reading →

‘The Old Boys Network’: Relic or reality?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on ‘The Old Boys Network’: Relic or reality?

Just saying the phrase makes some roll their eyes, some foam at the mouth, and others shift into denial mode. What is the “Old Boys Network” and how can women beat the old boys at their own game? Continue reading →

That’s not OK: The harassment women real estate agents face online

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on That’s not OK: The harassment women real estate agents face online

Be your authentic self online, they said. According to Rachael Hite, that’s easier said than done for many women in real estate who face judgment, harassment (and worse) just for posting. It’s past time to stop it. Continue reading →

Men, we need to learn when to shut up

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Men, we need to learn when to shut up

You may have the best intentions in the world and even consider yourself an advocate for women (I do). Sometimes, as I’ve learned lately, you just have to shut up and listen, says Jay Thompson, and right now is one of those times. Continue reading →

‘Hon, can you get me a cup of coffee?’ Creating a more gender-inclusive working environment

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on ‘Hon, can you get me a cup of coffee?’ Creating a more gender-inclusive working environment

Most of us bring certain expectations to our interactions with others, often based on our prior experiences or assumptions. By looking at our own unconscious bias and prioritizing tough conversations, we can ensure that everyone feels valued in the wor… Continue reading →

Hiring an assistant? Read this first

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Hiring an assistant? Read this first

You’ve probably been told that if you don’t hire an assistant, you’ll end up being the assistant. According to broker-owner Teresa Boardman, the truth is more complex, so making an effective first hire involves more thought and strategy than you may ex… Continue reading →

Long-term client retention is at the heart of CORE Home: Tech Review

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Long-term client retention is at the heart of CORE Home: Tech Review

CORE Home is a new entry to the growing kvCORE suite of real estate business solutions that aims to keep clients and brokerages bound through each stage of the transaction lifecycle. Continue reading →