February, 2020

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BoomTown Announces New Office in Fort Mill, South Carolina

Boom Town

CHARLESTON, S.C., February 5, 2020 — BoomTown, the leading sales and marketing platform for real estate professionals, announced today that it will be opening a new office in Fort Mill, SC. . Since its founding in 2006, BoomTown has grown to 350+ employees solely focused on making real estate agents successful. BoomTown’s Fort Mill office, located right outside of Charlotte, NC, is slated to open in this month and will be the 5th office location for the company.

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Don’t Make These Home Selling Mistakes

CT Homes

As with anything, there are do’s and dont’s when it comes to selling your home. Some of the biggest mistakes are arguably the easiest to avoid, which becomes especially important if you are selling or thinking about selling your house without a Realtor. Here are four home selling mistakes you should consider avoiding at all costs. Pricing Too High: If you have ever watched any one of the numerous real estate shows on TV you know about the damage of pricing too high.

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5 Ways to Enhance Your Property’s Green Initiative

App Folio

Commercial and residential buildings account for 39% of the carbon dioxide emissions in the United States. Is your property management company doing everything it can to be more sustainable? Now more than ever, it’s essential to make sure you’re investing in green initiatives, not just because it’s better for the environment, but because your business will depend on it. .

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Does your real estate agent have your best interest?

REX Homes

This clip from the movie “Freakonomics” does a great job explaining why your agent…

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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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How to Handle a Home Inspection

Windemere Selling

A home inspection can be a useful tool for sellers looking to get the greatest possible value from their home. Finding Issues When you’re selling a house, a pre-sale inspection can be particularly useful. By uncovering any potential problems your house may have, an inspection can give you an opportunity to address them before your first prospective buyer arrives.

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5 Practical Applications of AI in Building Operations

Enertiv

Despite the futuristic caricature, Artificial intelligence isn’t that new. Researchers developed the early models of today’s algorithms in the 1950’s. What’s changed in the recent years is that AI has exploded forth from university laboratories to countless commercial applications. In real estate, there’s been an immense amount of hype, but very little explanation of what AI is or how it works.

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myWeichert to empower 13K agents in lead gen, sales and marketing

Inside Real Estate

BY CRAIG C. ROWE | January 23, 2020 Weichert Realtors has announced the launch of myWeichert, a companywide technology platform developed in conjunction […]. The post myWeichert to empower 13K agents in lead gen, sales and marketing appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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How to Successfully Manage a Lease-Up

App Folio

As the construction (or renovation) phase of your multifamily community comes to a close, you will most likely face a range of challenges on the way to full occupancy. From increasing awareness to filling vacancies, there are many obstacles property managers face when they open a new rental property. It’s important to prepare for leasing-up before the inspectors issue a certificate of occupancy and residents start moving in.

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9 Tips for the First Time Home Buyer

REX Homes

Buying a first home is exciting but it can be incredibly confusing as well. You may be getting all sorts of well-meaning advice from parents and friends who consider themselves property experts. Sometimes it can be difficult to know what information to take on board and what to kick to the curb.

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Rent Control and Other Real Estate Trends To Watch Out For

Properties Online

Staying on top of current trends is an important part of successful real estate selling. What will buyers, sellers, investors and construction firms be doing in the new year? Experts offer these predictions on real estate trends to keep an eye on in 2020. 1. Mortgage rates continue to drop. At the close of 2019, the […].

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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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Vacation Home or Income-Producing Investment

Windemere Buying

Image Source: Alex Master Shutterstock Whether you’re a skier who loves the mountain slopes of Colorado, a lover of the beaches of Southern California, or a potential retiree seeking to escape the snow-laden Northeast for the wide-open, sunny lands of Arizona, there are homes available to meet a wide range of budgets. The biggest decision a potential second homeowner must make is whether they are going to solely own their vacation home or turn it into a vacation rental.

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To Call or Text? The Value of a Hybrid Approach

Boom Town

In real estate, it’s all about that first impression. A strong first touch and effective follow-up are critical for converting leads to clients. So, we’ve been gathering data to learn what methods work best for lead conversion. Unique Benefits of Calling Vs. Texting. With recent floods of robo dialers and spam calls, it’s easy to see why texting has become a popular choice for agents.

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The Winning Combination of Technology + Culture Sets Russell Real Estate Services Apart

Inside Real Estate

Story Covered by RISMedia. Author, Paige Tepping. Empowering agents with what they need to succeed is the name of the […]. The post The Winning Combination of Technology + Culture Sets Russell Real Estate Services Apart appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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From Cradle to Grave: How Data Benefits the Entire Lifecycle of Buildings

Enertiv

While there’s plenty of room for data to improve the construction process, this story starts at the handover from the developer to the owner after the property has been tested, certified, commissioned and placed in service. The concept of implementing a data-driven approach early in the operational lifecycle is important because of how rare it is. Excluding some Class A offices built in the last 15 years, deploying technology to streamline building operations is generally an afterthought, brough

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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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Manhattan Co-op Sales Fall During Federal Election Year

Miller Samuel INC

For the past decade, I've been observing a pullback in sales in the summer of an election year and then a release in sales after the election into the new year, no matter the party or the candidate. I was speaking about this to Sylvia Varnham O’Regan at The Real Deal Magazine , and she asked me to prove it empirically. So I did. Her article: This is how presidential elections really affect home sales lays it out for the Manhattan market.

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Experts Predict a Strong Job Market and Low Mortgage Rates Will Fuel 2020’s Housing Market

Properties Online

Heading into 2020, a strong job market and low mortgage rates should bode well for the housing market. But thanks to a shortage of inventory and new listings, the positive real estate trends may turn out to be a mixed blessing. Golden Age of Home Buying? Unemployment and interest rates are both at their lowest […].

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Interstate Migration: Why People are Moving & What You Can Do to Stay Ahead

App Folio

People move in and out of states constantly and for many different reasons — whether it’s because of a new job, to be closer to family, or to save money. Across the nation, one surprising trend is the net decrease of residents in states with big cities, such as California, Illinois, and New York, and the large increase of residents in less popular, more affordable states, like Florida, Nevada, and Arizona.

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How to Build a Profitable Real Estate Team and Get Out of the Grind

Boom Town

The good, the bad, and the ugly of true business ownership & achieving financial freedom. “The grind” has become a badge of honor these days, but in reality, nobody wants to work themselves into the ground and still not reach their financial goals. Too many real estate professionals are working excessive hours, enduring high stress, and not making enough money at the end of the day.

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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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Weichert Empowers Agents With New All-in-One Mobile Technology Platform

Inside Real Estate

Featured in RISMedia, written by RISMedia Staff Weichert has partnered with Inside Real Estate to bring the myWeichert, powered by […]. The post Weichert Empowers Agents With New All-in-One Mobile Technology Platform appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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6 Tips For Selling Your Home In 2020

REX Homes

If you’re still considering selling your home, it isn’t too late to get top…

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Top 25 Beaches in the United States and World

Dwell Real Estate

Trip Advisor came out with their list of the top 25 beaches in the United States. Florida is fortunate to take 8 of the 25 spots. Our very own Siesta Key Beach was ranked #1 and St. Pete Beach came in at #2 and Clearwater Beach ranked #5. Here are the original Trip Advisor articles: 25 Top Beaches in the United States. 25 Top Beaches in the World. 25 Top Beaches in the United States Siesta Key Beach - Siesta Key, Florida.

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Spring is Coming: Get Seller Leads & Step up your Listing Game

Boom Town

“He who controls the listings, controls the market.” Tom Ferry speaks the truth. So as temperatures warm and markets heat up, let’s make sure you’re setting the right strategy. Here’s how to generate seller leads, win more listings, and control more market share. The most successful agents dedicate time and resources to three main things: prospecting and generating seller leads through digital ads. effectively marketing their listings through social media ads and open houses. f

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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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7 Ways to Get More Seller Leads (Beyond Just Direct Mail)

Boom Town

The post 7 Ways to Get More Seller Leads (Beyond Just Direct Mail) appeared first on BoomTown!

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3 Accountability Tips for Real Estate Agents

Boom Town

With most things in life, showing up is half the battle. Getting yourself out of bed and into the gym. Sticking to a commitment you made that you don’t really feel like doing anymore. In real estate it’s about making the calls, following up with your leads, and doing the work. And in an industry as competitive as real estate, accountability is king.

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How to Build a Profitable Real Estate Team and Get Out of the Grind

Boom Town

The good, the bad, and the ugly of true business ownership & achieving financial freedom. “The grind” has become a badge of honor these days, but in reality, nobody wants to work themselves into the ground and still not reach their financial goals. Too many real estate professionals are working excessive hours, enduring high stress, and not making enough money at the end of the day.

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This Is the New CMA (And It’s Way Better)

Boom Town

If you’re fortunate enough to reach the “let’s meet” stage of a possible listing, you have one shot at impressing your future client. What matters most when you’re sitting at the kitchen table is showing up with the right tools to convince them you’re the perfect person for the job. Every other agent will bring a comparative market analysis (CMA). After all, one of the first things a homeowner is going to ask is “how much is my house worth?

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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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How Kyle Whissel Increased His Transaction Volume 195% in 1 Year

Boom Town

The post How Kyle Whissel Increased His Transaction Volume 195% in 1 Year appeared first on BoomTown!

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REX Is Changing The Real Estate Game

REX Homes

REX Vision of the Future of the American Residential Real Estate Business Over the…

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4 Tips to Ensure Your Community Associations are Customers for Life

App Folio

As a community association manager, you must do your job to the best of your ability, but how do you compete when other management companies are trying to lure your associations away from you, especially when they are offering a lower rate? . It’s hard to blame the community associations – the board members are trying to do what’s best for the community, and often it comes down to the bottom dollar.

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What Makes a Great REX Real Estate Agent?

REX Homes

A Real Estate Agent is responsible for one of the biggest financial transactions you…

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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.