Steve Murray: From Real Trends, the trusted source for real estate industry news, this is REAL Trending episode 67. We’re breaking down the trends and news of the week and showing how they impact brokers and agents. I’m Steve Murray, president of REAL Trends. Today we’re discussing 2020 upside surprises for the housing market, Americans […]
Real estate is all about systems to make your life as an agent or broker easier. However, building those systems can be time consuming and frustrating. Just ask Tom and Lara Gabriel, a husband and wife team with Vince Young Realty in Austin, Texas. “I’ve been in some aspect of the real estate industry for […]
In the digital media era, communication skills can be hard to master. The percentage of millennial homeowners is projected to grow, according to US News and World Report, and perhaps you feel the pressure to adapt your communication methods to that target demographic.
I wrote earlier about how agents can bring the buyers when there is a downturn in the market, so now I’m back with some of my experiences from dealing with sellers when there is an abundance of listings for sale. The reality is that marketing a listing when there are dozens to choose from is […]
After being an independent for two years in Manhattan, Broker Shoka Mamedov decided to franchise with RE/MAX. “We all know Manhattan is a pretty tough market,” says Mamedov. “But the reason I chose RE/MAX is because there wasn’t on in my market. I was thinking, ‘Oh my God, RE/MAX is such a global brand. And […]
Motto Mortgage Ranked in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500® for the First Time The Motto Mortgage brand has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 41st annual Franchise 500® list, ranking #395 overall and first in the Miscellaneous Financial Services category. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. This is the […]
Latter & Blum, Inc. Names Lacey Merrick Conway CEO Longtime CEO and owner Bob Merrick to remain Chairman of the Board
As a real estate agent, it’s no secret that your image is your brand, but have you put a lot of thought into how your headshot is affecting your business? You should. A recent poll by Transactly, of potential home buyers and sellers from across the United States, shows that image matters when it comes […]
