March, 2020

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4 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Use Their Database to Be Productive Right Now

Boom Town

In times of unprecedented circumstances, there really is no go-to playbook or magic wand. That’s why it’s important to focus on concrete, actionable steps that you can control and tackle day-by-day. While we’re navigating these new waters of “social distancing” and taking a pause from our typical daily tasks, find the opportunities within your digital sphere.

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A message from our CEO

Inside Real Estate

To our real estate family, The health and well-being of our real estate community – including our customers, partners, team […]. The post A message from our CEO appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Real estate appraisers are an essential business and here to protect the public trust

Miller Samuel INC

I hope all my readers (and everyone else) are staying safe and healthy during this crisis - now let's get to business. With New York State on lockdown, real estate brokers/agents can't sell real estate right now because they are not considered an essential business (yet they are in nearby Connecticut!) This declaration determines whether you can or cannot remain in business during a crisis like this.

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[Survey Results] How Property Managers are Responding to COVID-19: Part 2

App Folio

The rapid spread of COVID-19 continues to impact the majority of industries across the U.S., including property management. In an effort to educate and offer best practices for the real estate community, we surveyed 3,533 property management professionals across the country to find out how others are responding to the crisis. Survey Results. Earlier this week, we published Part 1 of our survey findings , which focused on health policies and resident safety.

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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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Direct Mail For Motivated Sellers w/ Kathy Kennebrook

Investing Now Network

NOW is the perfect time to work on your skills and be ready for future opportunities! This week’s podcast guest is Kathy Kennebrook, who is a Leader in using Direct Marketing to reach motivated sellers. This is your chance to learn how to become a problem solver for people who are looking to sell their property during such a uncertain time. You can use your time wisely to learn and plan for a successful future: Don’t get stuck in your fear …… you could miss out some tremendous opportunities.

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Best Practices for Building Operations During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Enertiv

This post is based on the best practices identified in Enertiv’s data and discussed with clients. It will be updated on a regular basis to reflect our most up-to-date knowledge. COVID-19 presents an unprecedented and difficult situation for people across the world, the effects of which will be felt in every corner of the economy. Obviously, commercial real estate will play a significant role for a population in quarantine.

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Atlanta Communities launches powerful new technology platform, kvCORE, from Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate

DRAPER, Utah, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Atlanta Communities, the 52nd largest real estate brokerage in the country according to REAL Trends […]. The post Atlanta Communities launches powerful new technology platform, kvCORE, from Inside Real Estate appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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The Future of Real Estate (And Life) Is Happily Looking Remote

Miller Samuel INC

With many Americans living under self-quarantine, the future of housing and office space will experience radical change. Here are some random thoughts about life after coronavirusappoccalypse : The Man-Bun will make a big comeback due to the inability to get a haircut. There will be so much toilet paper to appear on store shelves that it will take years to use it up and toilet paper production-related employment will be bleak.

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Communication Is Key: 3 Ways to Use Technology to Stay Connected During Social Distancing

App Folio

Property and community association managers are used to engaging with their residents in-person on a regular basis — and social distancing has made this increasingly difficult. Without face-to-face communication, some residents may feel out of the loop or isolated, which is why it’s important to use mobile tools to facilitate communications and drive engagement.

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Active vs. Passive Real Estate Investing? 5 Factors To Consider

Ideal REI

Real estate investing is not as difficult as you might be led to believe. Now, that’s not to say that it’s easy, but with some time and a little hard work, it’s definitely something that’s within reach. Thanks to the popularity of home improvement channels and DIY blogs, a lot of people may see real estate investing as someone with a lot of money to spare buying and flipping houses to sell for huge profits.

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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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5 Real Estate Agent Tips For Downsizing Baby Boomers

Properties Online

Upwardly mobile baby boomers had a mantra of “More space!” as they looked for larger homes to accommodate growing families and increased possessions. Now, as empty nesters look to downsize, they’re headed in the opposite direction. How can you best serve home buyers in their period of transition? Here are five helpful tips for real estate […].

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How Brokers are Recruiting for the Future

Boom Town

We’re living through a truly unique time in the real estate industry, and it’s one that I’m excited to be a part of. Experts predict a strong 2020 market, home sales are increasing YoY, and we’re innovating technology faster than ever. As we enter a new decade, we’re asking “what’s next?” What do we envision for the agent and consumer experience 10 years from now?

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East Boca Raton FL Real Estate Market Report – 4th Quarter 2019

Imagine Your House

East Boca Raton FL Single Family homes sales for the 4th Qtr 2019. How did homes sell in East Boca Raton FL for the 4th Qtr ending 2019 – here is the reported statistics for East Boca Raton FL Real Estate Market; single family homes sales in East Boca Raton FL. Was the market up or down or no change? I’ve been reporting on home sales in East Boca Raton throughout the years trying to keep East Boca Raton residents and those wanting to move to East Boca Raton informed on local Real Est

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Flattening The Curve And Seeing The Shift From Greed To Fear

Miller Samuel INC

[ NPR ]. Well, it has been an odd couple of weeks brought to you by the global pandemic known as COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. We've been self-quarantined in our house for 1.5 weeks with many more weeks to go. I might have to refer to this pandemic as "Cabin Fever" although there are many people that don't have the benefit of working at home, including one of my sons, who is a police officer.

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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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[Survey Results] How Property Managers are Responding to COVID-19: Part 1

App Folio

COVID-19 continues to affect all facets of life for property managers, owners, and residents. To better understand how COVID-19 is impacting the real estate industry, AppFolio recently surveyed 3,533 property management professionals nationwide. From resident communications to maintenance operations, many are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of their residents and staff.

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The Anatomy of How Fear Will Cause the Corona Recession

Ideal REI

The situation seems to be changing every few hours, but as of right now, you are less likely to be impacted by the virus than by the massive economic impact caused by the knee jerk responses surrounding the virus. What does that mean? It’s difficult to cut through the fear and analyze a situation entirely […]. The post The Anatomy of How Fear Will Cause the Corona Recession appeared first on Ideal REI.

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Innovation Never Ends

Inside Real Estate

How Weichert Is Supercharging Its Engine for the Future National real estate powerhouse, New Jersey-based Weichert, Realtors® has a […]. The post Innovation Never Ends appeared first on Inside Real Estate | Lead Generation + Websites + CRM + Reporting + Powerful Performance.

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Why Real Estate Agents Should Be Leveraging Video Now More Than Ever

Boom Town

These past few weeks have been a whirlwind for nearly every industry in the world. The real estate industry has been challenged and agents everywhere have had to pivot their daily operations to adjust to the current health crisis. Activity has shifted to the digital realm during this timespan of social distancing, which presents a few challenges as well as opportunities for real estate agents.

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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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Coronavirus Protections for Home Buyers

Windemere Buying

As the situation develops with the COVID-19 pandemic, Windermere Real Estate is dedicated to taking steps to reduce the spread of the virus while continuing to work with home buyers. To help with this process, here are some ways you as a home buyer can keep yourself and others safe during the buying process. WHEN TOURING HOMES ❱ Only tour the property if you feel healthy. ❱ Ask your Windermere agent to show you the property instead of attending an open house. ❱ Drive separately from your agent t

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Staying Put Locally = Saving Lives Globally

Miller Samuel INC

Visual Capitalist created a terrific infographic of 41 cities around the globe comparing the outbreak trend against the commuter activity trend. Incredible.

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4 Effective Ways to Encourage Homeowners to Run for Board Positions

App Folio

When it’s election time for your community association, you may notice that the same board members run for the same positions and often run unopposed. While board members with experience are valuable, they can face term limits, while others burn out. It’s beneficial to the community to seek out new leadership to inspire diverse perspectives. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can open the door and get the conversation started in a way that piques the interest of your homeowners to help encoura

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Coronavirus Protections for Home Sellers

Windemere Selling

Before you decide to sell, be sure to seriously consider the risks of putting your home on the market right now. Talk with your Windermere agent to discuss your options. ❱ While open houses generate interest and traffic, groups are hard to control, and we want to practice “social distancing” when we can. We recommend only allowing showings by appointment; this ensures that only serious buyers enter your home, reducing possible spreading of the virus. ❱ Consider vacating the property from list da

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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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Coronavirus Is Infecting The Real Estate Market: What You Should Know

Properties Online

Coronavirus, a deadly disease originating in China and spreading worldwide, has taken center stage in recent news. Can a health crisis have an effect on current real estate trends? Experts weigh in on how coronavirus may impact the U.S. housing market. Putting the Brakes on the Luxury Real Estate Market? At this point, there have only been […].

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Working Remotely in Real Estate: Proven Strategies from Remote Teams

Boom Town

For most remote teams, time is on their side to ease transitions. But, in our current climate of crisis, many businesses are struggling to adapt to a completely foreign workday. To help with working remotely in real estate, we’ve pooled some strategies from remote teams and from BoomTown’s own Director of Talent, Chris Taylor , to help you stay engaged and productive.

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Finding Your New Home in Four Steps

Windemere Buying

Image Source: G-Stock Studio Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you currently own and are looking for a new home, the ideas below will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that is both appealing and affordable. The search for a new home always starts out with a lot of excitement. But if you haven’t prepared, frustration can soon set in, especially in a competitive real estate market.

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Some Financial Institutions Care About The Safety Of Appraisers, While Most Do Not

Miller Samuel INC

[ Johns Hopkins University ]. As co-owner of an appraisal firm for 34 years, while based in Manhattan, we generally don't drive to appraisal inspections. Our staff relies on public transportation to get around including buses, subways, and commuter rail. I'd been following the coronavirus in the news since early this year, and became quite alarmed by mid-February and soon suggested my staff work remotely.

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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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A Message From Our CEO Regarding COVID-19

App Folio

At AppFolio, we have always taken pride in our customer-first mission. Today, as the COVID-19 situation continues to rapidly evolve, we want to reiterate that we are here for you now more than ever. With the power of AppFolio’s cloud-based technology, you can accomplish a tremendous amount of work virtually to support your team, residents, and customers. .

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What ‘s My Home Worth? The Downside to Home Valuation Tools

Windemere Selling

What’s your home worth? It is a seemingly simple question. However, discovering the worth of your home is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And if you get three different answers, which one do you believe? Online valuation tools have become a pivotal part of the home buying and selling process, but they’ve proven to be highly unreliable in certain

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REX’S Application and Technology are Made for This Moment

REX Homes

By now, every family and business is experiencing the real-time and extraordinary impacts of…

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Economic Slowdown: What the Experts are Saying

Boom Town

More and more economists are predicting a recession is imminent as the result of the pullback in the economy caused by COVID-19. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research: “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.”.

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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.