A new marketplace: Real estate’s ‘simple’ revolution is coming

Not too long ago, Brad Inman wrote about the role of a marketplace in real estate. He described the influx of polarizing new business models to the industry, highlighting what they meant for consumers and gathering them up under an umbrella term: The i… Continue reading

How I closed 106 transactions in my first full year in real estate

Quintavius Burdette, or Q as he is known, is well versed with hard work. The former football and track star at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) joined a big four accounting firm after graduation. But he soon found he needed to get out from behi… Continue reading

Likelihood to List puts the power of predictive analytics in the agent’s hands

We’ve made a lot of updates to Homesnap’s technology over the years, but one thing has always remained the same: Everything we build is specifically designed with agents and brokers in mind first because we want to create tools that help them grow thei… Continue reading

3 luxury real estate development trends to watch in 2020

Forget “location, location, location.” For luxury real estate today, it’s all about “lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle.” As a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Boston and a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Ambassador, I’ve watch… Continue reading

Trending interior designs in 3 different markets

All great designs start somewhere. Tastes that seem universal across global luxury markets are inevitably inspired by unique, trendy micro markets. So what types of interior decoration should you be paying attention to as you advise your clients and pr… Continue reading

The one thing brokerages don’t look for when choosing a tech vendor

When brokerages are going through the software evaluation process, there is usually a bit of tunnel vision around price tag: How much does the program cost to license, and what’s the annual charge to renew? What’s often missing is an evaluation of the … Continue reading

Which real estate app just surpassed all others?

When it comes time to update apps on your smartphone, you probably don’t think twice about it. Most updates aren’t flashy — they tend to be for minor, unnoticeable enhancements. The all-new Homesnap Pro, however, isn’t your average app update. Continue reading

When is selling a furnished home in your clients’ best interest?

There’s an undeniable appeal to walking into a home that is staged and styled to a high standard — especially when that home is on the market. For many buyers, the perfect home can be augmented by beautiful furnishings. And for sellers, having a fully … Continue reading

What’s the best digital marketing strategy for you?

In a recent interview, Agent Image Co-founder and Managing Partner Jon Krabbe shared his insights on how agents today can build their digital presence. We also spoke about the critical value of a personal brand, and how best to communicate it online. Continue reading

How do you build a culture-driven office — and why does it matter?

Good recruiters and franchise owners know that recruiting real estate professionals is not a one-size-fits-all game. Agents choose their home offices based on a number of factors that mean the most to them. The trick is figuring out what the combinatio… Continue reading