How can smart shades add functionality and value to a home?
From convenience to energy efficiency, smart home tech touts many benefits to the homeowner. One popular choice? Smart shades. Here, Scott Stephenson of Hunter Douglas explains why smart shades are a...
View ArticleIdyllic Virginia estate with winery, brewery and famed Budweiser Clydesdales...
Mount Ida comes with 26 properties, including a main home, two beaches, vineyard, go-kart track, and a waterslide leading to the tennis court, trails, and ponds.
View ArticleHe’s a cowboy. And a Powerball winner. Now he’s eying a sales record
If Neal Wanless' ranch sells near the asking price — $41.15 million — it will be one of the most expensive single ranches ever sold in South Dakota.
View ArticleHamptons season extended into fall and winter, agents say
"We've done more business for October than at any other time in the past that I can remember," local broker Angela Boyer-Stump told Inman.
View ArticleReal estate sector adds 23K jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent in August, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
View ArticleTake your place amongst the stars
Have you seen the latest Connect Now line-up? We've added lots of new and exciting speakers and sessions. Join us + take advantage of an exclusive Labor Day Special.
View ArticleI bought a home during a pandemic. Here’s what I wish had been different
I went in search of an agent the old-fashioned way, by asking for recommendations. Six agents ended up replying, and I sent them each 61 questions. Yes, 61.
View ArticleNational Association of Realtors takes advertising campaign global
The organization added more languages to its marketing partnership with Photofy to help Realtors capture more foreign business.
View ArticleEngel & Völkers strengthens its focus on Midwestern markets
The Hamburg-based luxury brokerage is expanding its footprint in the Midwest with a new office in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as buyers look toward secondary markets.
View ArticleFHA homeowners have the most to lose during economic upheaval
Three chief economists share how FHA homeowners have been disproportionately impacted by 2020's coronavirus-induced unemployment boom and what it means for next year's market.
View ArticleSale of Doris Day’s $7.4M home will go to her animal foundation
Surrounded with flowers and other greenery, the two-floor main home is painted yellow and sits on a knoll overlooking a local golf club.
View ArticleYour brand is you — have you answered these critical questions?
As an agent, your brand should breed trust, speak the truth and communicate value to anyone who comes across it. So, as you're starting to build your brand, think about these five important questions.
View ArticleBu-bye! 9 signs it’s time to cut ties with clients
Because nobody can weed out every bad apple in advance, it’s essential to recognize clear signs that you and your client might not be the great fit you hoped you’d be. These are our top no-go moments.
View ArticleFurnished or unfurnished? 3 agents weigh in
When putting a property on the market, a seller has a variety of options: list the home fully furnished, stage it with rented furniture, or amplify an empty space with virtual staging. And while...
View ArticleOne of the biggest real estate conferences of the year is now free
The Coldwell Banker brand and people are unlike any other, making its annual Gen Blue Experience unrivaled. And I cannot wait for Gen Blue 2020, coming up Sept. 16-17.This virtual event will feel a bit...
View ArticleDominate your market with the Amazon Prime of real estate
What do you think of when you think of Amazon Prime? Is it the free shipping? Streaming movies and TV shows? A complimentary eBook every month? It’s all of these things, right? Amazon Prime offers a...
View ArticleAnother semester of home-schooling: How to create a space for kids
We were all hoping for a miracle to avoid it, but the harsh reality is that another school year has rolled around, and we're still dealing with a pandemic. Here's how to create a productive home-school...
View ArticleAdwerx now allows you to stream your next listing on Hulu
The forefather of web advertising for real estate continues to evolve with enterprise solutions, including a quick, affordable way to run ads on popular streaming media services.
View ArticleWant more eyes on your website? Consider pay-per-click
If you're an agent looking to generate leads to your website, then pay-per-click ads might be a good way to drive traffic. Here are a few things you need to know before springing for this type of...
View Article10 business principles I learned from getting healthy
When Carl Medford set off on a weight loss journey, he soon realized that the same principles of commitment, coaching and overcoming failure could be applied to business. Here's everything he learned.
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