PLAN: A 1-year marketing calendar for brand new agents
As a newbie with little experience, whipping up a robust marketing plan can feel like an impossible task. Here is a month-by-month breakdown to get you through your first year in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jul 10
Home prices in car-dependent markets soared during pandemic
During the pandemic, home prices in car-dependent markets grew twice as fast as home prices in transit-accessible markets, according to a new report by Redfin
by Libertina Brandt Jul 9
Casa Blanca takes aim at homebuyer experience with Bumble-like app
The startup’s app allows users to swipe right or left on relevant listings — right for the ones they like and left for the ones they don’t. Call it the Bumble of real estate
by Libertina Brandt Jul 9
$10M in sales from Instagram: Steal from this agent's playbook
Whether you're brand new or you've been using it a while, if you adopt North Carolina agent Heidi Harris’ steps for yourself, you'll grow your followers — and your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 9
Is a CMA an appraisal? Contrary to popular belief — it is
Opinion
The current widespread misuse of the word 'appraisal' may not uproot long-established mores, but everyone should raise their antenna a bit if they're attempting to suggest a CMA is not an appraisal
by Robert Sawyer Jul 9
The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?
Opinion
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus
by Byron Lazine Jul 9
Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate
The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
A buyer-friendly market may soon be in reach, new data suggests
The fall could bring cooling prices and more inventory, according to a new report from realtor.com released Thursday
by Libertina Brandt Jul 8
How to select the right partners for franchising
Expanding into new markets through franchise partners is an exciting opportunity for any business — but it also takes a lot of planning. Here are a few things to consider
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 8
New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that'll set you up right
With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success
by Christy Murdock Jul 8
Vast majority of real estate listings lack good visuals: Study
Most US listings don't include a virtual tour or floor plan and don't use best practices in professional photography, according to a new study released Thursday
Price cuts, while rare in this market, often lead to greater profit: Zillow
The number of sellers who choose to cut their listing price has dropped by a third over the last year, but a Zillow report found that if the price is dropped at the right time, sellers can net $15K over ask
Executive assistant or operations manager: Is it the right fit?
Just starting out on a real estate team as an executive assistant or operations manager? Here’s what you should know