Joe Pesci lists $6.5M Jersey Shore mansion fit for a mobster

Joe Pesci, the actor most famous for playing various tough guys in classic gangster movies, has listed his large Jersey Shore home for $6.5 million. Continue reading

A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly

When I was with a big box at the advent of social media, the higher-ups seemed to tolerate my blog, but they strongly suggested that I “get my nose out of that laptop and go out and meet people.” My how things have changed. Continue reading

Remine unveils — then axes — new agent matching feature

The real estate tech vendor pulled the feature after Vendor Alley’s Greg Robertson and MLS members raised concerns over data access. Continue reading

‘In Cold Blood’ home, site of Clutter murders, hits the market

The Holcomb, Kansas, home inspired Truman Capote’s bestselling book “In Cold Blood.” Continue reading

When is the best time to buy a house?

Even when looking at hard data, you’ll realize there are a million different rationales you can use to convince clients on timing, but it really depends on their circumstances. Continue reading

How to defend your online reputation

There’s a difference between reviews and testimonials, and the distinction is important. Find out why and how to respond to, learn from and keep it classy with negative online reviews. Continue reading

Mid-market inventory shortage is ‘canary in the coal mine’

A new realtor.com housing trends study released Tuesday reveals another seismic inventory shortage may be on the way. Continue reading

Online reviews: 5 critical questions agents ask

When it comes to online agent reviews, the same set of questions has popped up for years. It seems prudent, and hopefully helpful, to address some of those questions here. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are open houses worth your time?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they dive into the value of open houses and discuss mega open houses versus a regular Sunday open house.  Continue reading