7 factors chipping away at ‘the golden rule’

Here are seven trends in the real estate industry that threaten your ability to generate business with your database leads. Continue reading

Virginia lawmaker latest to take aim at single-family zoning

The bill, which would cover the entire state, doesn’t prohibit the construction of single-family homes, but would allow for more middle-housing such as cottages and duplexes. Continue reading

5 simple new year’s resolutions that’ll pay big dividends in 2020

You may shy away from more ambitious goals, but here are basic some New Year’s resolutions that should be fairly easy to stick with, and that will pay off big time. Continue reading

Tech startup launches ‘Craigslist for pocket listings’

In the face of the National Association of Realtors’ new ban on pocket listings, OfferAI’s tool connects real estate agents to a network of investors who purchase off-market properties. Continue reading

Is Firepoint lit? The CRM and website provider packs heat

Designed by agents to offer brokers and teams the best parts of a technology support system, from lead generation to management, this CRM should make the list of any broker wanting to see what else is out there in 2020. Continue reading

Augment ‘lead generation’ with ‘relationship building’ in your 2020 business plan

Calling someone a “lead” strips the emotion out of rejection. It’s hard when someone you’re on a first-name basis with says they don’t want your service or product, but when a lead doesn’t want your help, it doesn’t hurt so much. Leads are psychologica… Continue reading

Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam

Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls. Continue reading