Here’s how CoStar can beat Zillow and win the real estate portal wars

CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel. Continue reading

Beyond Threads: Other new social media apps to try

Social media moves quickly, both the trends and the technology itself. Jessi Healey shares some new, exciting social media platforms for real agents to explore. Continue reading

How to master hashtags, amplify your social media engagement

Even though there are different opinions on how to use hashtags, one thing is certain: When used properly, hashtags can greatly increase your social media engagement and visibility, writes marketing expert Laura Viñalet. Continue reading

Redfin CEO, others deflate Elon Musk’s housing ‘meltdown’ theory

The Tesla CEO just predicted a coming collapse in the housing market, but Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman and other experts say the conditions that would lead to a meltdown just aren’t there. Continue reading

NAR’s membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in years

The organization’s membership was down 0.66 percent in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further. Continue reading

Bots can create almost any image. Here’s what agents should know

Artificial intelligence tools such as DALL-E 2 and Midjourney are revolutionizing visual content. They also present agents with unprecedented opportunities. Continue reading

Twitter’s open source code is the final nail in the (marketing) coffin

Should you continue marketing your real estate business on Twitter? The algorithm’s open-source code reveals that it may not be as useful a platform as it once was, and it could be time for agents to focus their social media marketing elsewhere. Continue reading

17 must-follow real estate experts on Twitter who’ll help you level up

These powerhouse real estate experts share their knowledge freely on Twitter, taking on real estate topics as well as marketing, operations and other business topics, which you can learn from and implement in your own business. Continue reading

Collabra launches ‘Credit Karma for real estate’ social media tool

“SphereBuilder” is designed to help real estate professionals figure out if their social media marketing is effective. The first tool will roll out in Denver, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama, the company said. Continue reading

What’s the biggest rookie mistake agents make? The pros sound off

By avoiding common rookie mistakes, new real estate agents can set themselves up for success and establish a positive reputation in the industry.  Continue reading