Feeling overwhelmed? 12 systems to automate your business growth

Your ability to systematize your efforts and build powerful processes directly impacts your success. To fuel your growth and ensure your real estate business fires on all cylinders, use these 12 real estate agent tips and systems. Continue reading

Home efficiency startup Pearl Certification raises $9.5M

Pearl Certification evaluates the energy efficiency of new and existing homes. The startup will use the funding to expand its services and market reach. Continue reading

Hot housing market, unemployment fuel record-high NAR membership 

The National Association of Realtors credited the boom in membership in 2020 to a robust housing market and Americans’ career shifts during the pandemic. Continue reading

Summer travelers are looking to make up for lost time and that could spell debt for some Americans

Research shows three quarters of Americans plan to travel in the next 12 months  Many Americans say they are more likely to splurge on travel or an experience than before than pandemic  Among respondents who plan to travel in the next 12 months, nearly a quarter plan to knowingly take on debt to finance their […]

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Chime partners with virtual tour tech provider EyeSpy360

IDX websites and property pages powered by Chime can now be enhanced with one of the industry’s leading providers of live online tours. Continue reading

Get after it! 7 text messaging tips to better engage leads and clients

No other communication channel is as used today as text messaging, at least in terms of volume. Texting is also highly personalized because your brand is getting all of the recipient’s attention. Here’s how to make your efforts count. Continue reading

Meet the 5 agents and tech gurus behind Compass’ growth

As Compass begins its post-IPO journey, the company’s agents and tech masterminds are going into overdrive. Here are five people behind Compass’ success. Continue reading

Compass faces fourth lawsuit since initial public offering

Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ leadership team makeover isn’t finished yet

The company is getting a new chief financial officer and a new chief people officer as well as a new head of business development. Continue reading

MailMatic wants to be in your 2021 marketing plans

Still effective, especially when combined with integrated digital campaigns, direct mail remains an ideal opportunity for agents looking to build local awareness. Continue reading