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Do real estate’s 300-year plans need a reality check?

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The Softbank Vision Fund and the Qatar Investment Authority have broadened the definition of “long-term” when it comes to real estate investment. Continue reading →

4 Facebook contests that’ll grow your social media following

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Most agents aren’t social media gurus, but luckily for you, it doesn’t take a social media guru to run a successful Facebook contest. All it takes is a good giveaway idea, and here are four that are sure to grow your Facebook exposure. Continue reading →

Why next-level service is the only way to survive a shift

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Between business growth and the changing market, there is much to consider in real estate right now — but we’ve been focused on the wrong things. Here’s the real way to survive market shifts and industry changes. Continue reading →

The Real Word: How the industry is showing its value to consumers

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White talk about BRIX Real Estate’s Simple Offer program that allows sellers to check out Opendoor’s investor bids right from the brokerage’s website. Continue reading →

8 tips to help you conquer your inbox every single day

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Do you feel like technology, specifically your email inbox, is inundating you with so much information you can hardly keep your head above water? Check out these tips for taking back control and making your inboxes work for you instead of the other way… Continue reading →

Has the ‘Tinder effect’ taken the romance out of homebuying?

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The “Tinder effect” — the advent of “swiping right” to find a match or “swiping left” to reject it on a split-second first impression — has created an environment that can lead buyers to overlook important intangibles that only come with visiting a hom… Continue reading →

Pitching your real estate tech to Inman? Avoid these 6 blunders

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If you’re a technology company stakeholder trying to catch the eyes of Inman’s tech-forward, deal-savvy audience, steer clear of these six mistakes when creating your pitch. Continue reading →

The ‘Compass Effect’ is creating chaotic Gulf War-like battlefield

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Suddenly, like the Persian Gulf, real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents?

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the ‘PayPal Mafia,’ a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. … Continue reading →

We didn’t let it break us: A personal look back at the Great Recession

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The housing market plummeted in 2008, dragging down with it real estate jobs and the financial stability of so many involved in this industry. Countless real estate professionals and homeowners were affected, and memories of this event will live on for… Continue reading →