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Looking for a simple solution to social media? Try PropertySimple
The social media management company started in Chile, then followed its first customer to Arizona. Making paid ads and organic lead generation easy, PropertySimple is now ready for users across the...
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8 ways to create an effective real estate marketing calendar
A marketing calendar can be a lifeline to any broker in order to keep track of goals and release information in an organized, strategic and consistent way.
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The Real Word: Is fall the new spring in real estate?
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they'll discuss fall market activity, Airbnb bookings and Coldwell Banker’s virtual...
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DIY smart home security has its perks — here are a few
Now that so many people are spending more time at home, safety is a topic that's on everyone's mind. Chris Carney, co-founder and CEO of Abode Systems, weighs in on why agents should encourage clients...
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DelPrete: COVID-19’s effect on global real estate portal revenues
In response to the pandemic earlier this year, leading real estate portals reacted by rolling out discounts and new products. Now, the results are in — and here's the revenue impact.
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Luxury real estate is ‘outpacing the broader market’ in some areas
Eric Balog, CEO of luxury-oriented Leverage Global Partners, says the high-end market has thrived in recent months, but that the pandemic will have a "lasting impact" on consumer preference.
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Realtor.com continues C-suite reshuffle with new CTO hire
On Thursday, the company named Chris Patalano as its new chief technology officer.
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3 options for selling a home with pesky pet odors
Persistent pet odors and stains can make or break a deal. Real estate agents share professional and DIY options, and what to do if a seller refuses to clean.
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IBuyer purchases dropped 88% in Q2 as pandemic raged
RedfinNow, Offerpad, Opendoor and Zillow only bought 880 homes in the second quarter of 2020, according to a study by Redfin released Friday.
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Opendoor in talks to go public via SPAC merger
Opendoor is in talks to go public with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings Corp. II, a blank-check company that acquires other companies and takes them public.
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Aaron Kirman knows why celebs are fleeing prime LA neighborhoods
Inman chatted with the president of the estates division at Compass about the pandemic, celebrity homebuyers and why agent self-care is more important than ever.
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Willow Smith, 19, drops $3.1M on waterfront Malibu estate
The home is LEED-certified, energy-efficient and boasts ocean views from nearly every room.
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Compass CEO: We have people and systems in place to go public
Robert Reffkin said Compass doesn't need to go public to raise capital as revenues soar — but the company will be ready when the time comes.
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Down payment assistance programs remain strong during pandemic
According to Down Payment Resource's latest report, 81 percent of down payment assistance programs in Q3 still had funding for homebuyers.
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Why investors make the best clients — and how to land them
From having recurring business to fostering industry connections, working with real estate investors has its perks. If you're an agent, here are some tried-and-true ways for landing them as clients.
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Afraid of hearing ‘no’? Here’s how to overcome fear of rejection
It might not come as a surprise that a lot of agents still experience an intense fear of rejection, which might stop them from prospecting and attracting new business. But why is that? And how can they...
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Keys to addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in real estate
As the world continues to grapple with the realities of racism and injustice brought most recently to the national spotlight by the murder of George Floyd, many in the real estate industry are looking...
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Three key developments in valuation technology
The traditional appraisal process is based on a tried and true methodology that has withstood the test of time. But in recent years, data and technology has been changing the way valuations are...
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Stewart Title reframes for the future
When Fred Eppinger assumed the role of CEO at Stewart Title just over a year ago, he had a unique situation on his hands. “We were essentially a 127-year old startup,” he said.
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Are agent reviews even relevant today?
A decade after some of real estate’s biggest names launched agent reviews, testimonials are gathering dust on portals, agent websites, and dormant social media profiles. Even the agents who continue to...
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