April, 2020

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How to Sell a Home in times of Social Distancing

Imagine Your House

What can you do to sell your home safely? Selling a home while protecting you and your families’ health utilizing social distancing has become the new challenge for many homeowners wanting to sell their homes. Does it mean you have to wait to sell your home? Has your home selling plan just had it’s bubble burst? I explore this here in my most recent home selling article. .

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What To Do If You Can’t Make Your Next Mortgage Payment

CT Homes

As financially damaging as the mortgage collapse of 2009 was, it wasn’t nearly as widespread as what we are currently facing. There are many people in various sectors who are currently not earning a paycheck or generating income. Savings have been exhausted and paying everyday bills has become more difficult. Fortunately, the government has thrown many homeowners a lifeline and halted mortgage payments for the time being.

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Maintenance & Social Distancing: 5 Tips From Fellow Property Managers

App Folio

In the past few months maintenance operations have had to shift due to COVID-19. With residents in their homes, property managers have had to rethink how they handle repairs and enact new policies to keep their residents, technicians, and vendors safe. Many property managers have also had to rely on mobile technology in order to keep their properties well-maintained and fulfill requests.

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Tips for Creating Meaningful Content as a Real Estate Agent During COVID-19

Boom Town

Real estate professionals have a unique opportunity right now amidst the obvious challenges of social distancing and the temporary slowdown in the housing market. Everyone is online. Social impressions are up 35% and more than ever people are seeking out digital information. Because of this, it’s a great time to utilize your “hyper-local expertise” and leverage your insights within your market to be a guide and leader in your community.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Inside Real Estate makes robust lifestyle search data available via new integration with Local Logic

Inside Real Estate

DRAPER, UTAH (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2020 Inside Real Estate, one of the fastest growing independently-owned real estate software companies […]. The post Inside Real Estate makes robust lifestyle search data available via new integration with Local Logic appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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REX Virtual Home Tours Spike Nearly 1000% in Early 2020 Months

REX Homes

Beginning in February and culminating in April 2020, REX’s virtual home tour feature saw a 940% increase as potential homebuyers sought out listings on the company’s virtual platform.

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27 Best Real Estate WordPress Plugins Reviewed [2020]

Jason Fox

27 Best Real Estate WordPress Plugins Reviewed [2020]. "Plugins should solve a specific problem or provide an essential function. They should not indulge our vanity or our desire for a “shiny new object”. (source: Web Synthesis) If you have a Real Estate WordPress website you probably have tried some Real Estate WordPress Plugins. You definitely have some on.

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Selling Your Home During COVID-19

CT Homes

Even with the backdrop of a pandemic extremely present, the Real Estate world does not stop. There are many sellers who were waiting for the spring market to list their home and find a buyer. On the surface it would seem that these plans have taken a hit, but in reality they just need a slight adjustment. As difficult as it may appear, you can still sell your home.

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How Your Digital Marketing Strategy Can Help Your Real Estate Business During COVID-19

Boom Town

Let’s dive into “the new abnormal” and try to get creative with our business strategies, shall we? COVID-19 has made many of our more traditional lead generation routes more difficult (or impossible) for the coming months, so we’re forced to pivot. Three of the most important functions of a real estate business are as follows; 1.

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How To Invest In Real Estate With Your IRA w/ Clay Malcolm

Investing Now Network

In this podcast, Jim talks to Clay Malcolm of Advanta IRA about investing in real estate with your IRA. This is not just great podcast for real estate investors…. This is also very valuable learning opportunity for those of you who have a 401k with a company you are no longer with. Two things he likes about Advanta IRA: customer service and speed of transactions.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods. Our guide, "The 4 Pillars to Brokerage Profitability," outlines four essential pillars for scaling your real estate business: a seamless lead-to-close technology ecosystem, tailored integrated solutions for teams and agents, value-added success services and community support, and consumer-centric operations throughout the full homeownership lifecycle.

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7 Tips for Mastering Virtual Meetings

App Folio

Social distancing has forced many property and community association managers to switch to virtual meetings when communicating with their team members, board, homeowners, and residents. While nothing is quite the same as talking to someone in-person, videoconferencing is as close as you can get to having a face-to-face conversation. In fact, in a study conducted by Forbes that polled 300 executives, 62% of respondents agreed that relative to audio conferencing, video conferencing significantly i

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Millennials, Baby Boomers, and Market Shortage: What To Know About The Real Estate Landscape Today

Properties Online

Millennials and baby boomers are at opposite ends of the generational spectrum. How do their needs shape current real estate trends? Here’s a look at how the market is shaping up for 2020. Inventory Shortage Continues Last year’s drop in interest rates created a fierce demand that resulted in tightening available inventory. This year, as the largest […].

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More Bloomberg Media Hits On Real Estate and the Coronavirus

Miller Samuel INC

If you missed this week's Housing Notes , here are two Bloomberg clips (from radio and TV) where I break down the state of the market post-Coronavirus: Bloomberg Radio: Surveillance - 'Jonathan Miller.details how the housing market is dealing with fallout from the coronavirus.'. I spoke with Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz on Bloomberg Radio's morning show "Surveillance" on the state of the housing market.

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Favorite Dwellings - Siesta Key

Dwell Real Estate

It wouldn't be a week in real estate if we didn't receive calls and inquires or preformed home searches for property on Siesta Key. A little bit of something for everybody, this barrier island is loved by many and world famous for its incredible, top ranking beaches. From luxury to laid back, siesta key is the place to be and it's an area the DWELL Team knows well.

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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.

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How to Stay Strategic: 3 Keys to Carry Your Real Estate Business through COVID-19 (and beyond)

Boom Town

In times like these it’s especially hard to focus on the strategic decisions needed to keep your business running. Instead, you’re putting out fires, adjusting to a new way of working, and trying to help clients who are anxious and uncertain. We know that being strategic is harder during moments of crisis, but it’s also when it matters most. The future of your business depends on it.

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Investing in Apartments, Creating Cash Flow and Adding Value w/ Jerome Myers

Investing Now Network

Whether you’re new to the Apartment buying game or you’ve been in this business for years, this is a valuable podcast! Jim talks to Jerome Myers, of Myers Investment Group, about how to find and fix broken apartment buildings. Here are the some of highlights of this info-packed conversation: How Jerome got started in the business of buying apartments.

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7 Ways to Drive Collaboration & Engagement With Your Teams While Working From Home

App Folio

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to spread across the United States, the majority of non-essential businesses, including real estate, have closed their offices and gone remote. As property and community association managers settle into this new normal, some may be wondering how they can continue to keep their teams engaged and productive. While working remotely does provide more flexibility, it also requires a lot of focus, independence, and reliability.

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5 Data-Driven Insights for Operating Buildings During COVID-19

Enertiv

It has been over three weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a national emergency. Three-fourths of Americans find themselves under some sort of lockdown imposed by local and state governments to prevent the spread. The resulting economic disruption has forced commercial real estate owners and operators to be reactive to preserve cash flows.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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Do We Hope This Listing Goes Viral? No We Don't.

Miller Samuel INC

I am reading a lot more about everything right now, including real estate. Yesterday's Bloomberg article caught my eye: Greenwich Homeowner Bets on Virus Getaway Pitch to Win a Sale. Desperation to sell can take many forms. Please read on. The article featured a listing in Greenwich, CT that came on 68 days ago that wasn't moving (I assume this based on what was done later).

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Canvas Real Estate Sees Massive Growth Through Independent Tech & Training

Inside Real Estate

Canvas Real Estate is among Florida’s leading independent real estate firms. Spanning the east coast from their base in […]. The post Canvas Real Estate Sees Massive Growth Through Independent Tech & Training appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Creative Ways to Support Your Community and Be a Trusted Real Estate Brand

Boom Town

Tough circumstances call for extreme adaptation. The creative, flexible, motivated agents who pivot and persist will come out of the other end of the COVID-19 crisis with a stronger foundation for growth and they’ll be able to bounce back more quickly. Because real estate is an industry of service, we have seen agents and brokers adapting to the circumstances and supporting their communities in some incredible ways.

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Building Wealth Using Leverage with George Antone and Jim Ingersoll

Investing Now Network

Building wealth using leverage with George Antone and Jim Ingersoll. In this podcast, Jim Ingersoll and George Antone dig deep into wealth building. Right now is the best time to be learning and preparing for your financial future. Get ready for the new economy and make it successful for you. Remember, it’s important to rehab your finances before you rehab a house!

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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AppFolio Named a Leader in Property Management Software

App Folio

At AppFolio, we believe in the power of cloud-based technology and the ability it has to help businesses maintain continuity, especially in times of disruption. Our technology is supported by a strong team, culture, and set of values that have continued to drive us to provide tools and solutions for our customers. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate and share some of our recent wins.

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality Using Technology

Enertiv

Seemingly each week, scientists discover new aspects of the coronavirus that add to the difficulty of containing spread. One of the more significant findings recently is that in addition to large droplets expelled during coughs and sneezes, transmission can occur through smaller airborne particles called droplet nuclei. This is particularly relevant for building owners and operators as these smaller particles can stay aloft and be transported through ventilation systems.

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Elliman Magazine: 8 Regional Housing Market Charts

Miller Samuel INC

I whipped up eight charts using data from our expanding Douglas Elliman Market Report Series to touch base on a wide array of U.S. housing markets. These charts appeared on pages 280-282 in the 2020 Spring/Summer edition of Elliman Magazine. Click on each graphic to expand.

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Inside Real Estate First to Invest In Broker Customers

Inside Real Estate

Last Friday, Inside Real Estate CEO, Ned Stringham sent a letter to all customers with a simple message – […]. The post Inside Real Estate First to Invest In Broker Customers appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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What Now? Data-Driven Strategies to Keep Your Business Moving Forward

Boom Town

Advice from industry experts: Tom Ferry, Grier Allen, and Steve Harney. What’s clear to all of us in the real estate industry right now is that agents need to do two things in the coming months; prepare and pivot. The questions of “How?” and “In what ways?” should be answered using good data and guidance from experts. Tom Ferry (Founder, CEO Ferry International), Grier Allen (CEO, BoomTown), and Steve Harney (Founder, Keeping Current Matters) recently joined forces in a live session to share som

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Future Trends In The Luxury Home Industry – Where Things Are Headed

Properties Online

The specific definition of “luxury real estate” may vary from one market to another. But one thing all luxury real estate has in common is that it involves the higher-priced properties in a certain area. More than other properties, luxury real estate selling involves promoting the lifestyle that goes with it. Dora Puig, a successful luxury […].

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Working From Home: What AppFolians are Doing to Stay Connected & Engaged

App Folio

During this time of social distancing due to COVID-19, many are working from home — including our entire team here at AppFolio. While this change hasn’t been easy, it has brought us even closer together and motivated us to think of new ways to stay engaged with one another. It has also made us appreciate the value of having a strong company culture, and how in moments like these it can really shine through. .

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Reflections on Working from Home

A Student of the Real Estate Game

Over the past few years, I’ve spent most of my time working remotely either on the road traveling to properties or out of my apartment. I’ve created an environment and workflow that’s conducive to remote work and I utilize technology to communicate seamlessly with the rest of my team. I’ve enjoyed the benefits of working from home; no commute, an asynchronous schedule, and the ability to hang with my daughter throughout the day.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.