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Whether it’s getting back to the basics, finding their niches or creating a lasting real estate career, coaching is key for agents. At Chicago Agent Magazine’s Accelerate Summit, five managing brokers will discuss how they develop and implement strategies
The owner of real estate franchise brands including Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International Realty announced the launch of a new unified tech platform, Desk, that enables its agents to access key digital tools all in one place. Desk can
In a time of rising rates and economic insecurity, homebuyers may be reluctant to make a move even if they’re otherwise ready. Seasoned mortgage professionals and real estate brokers can help clients zero in on what really matters.
Agents have a responsibility to do right by their clients in every way possible, but in the complex, lengthy process of buying and selling a home, not everything may be within an agent’s full control. Criminals and con artists
With limited inventory and rising interest rates, clients who have been thinking about buying a home in 2019 may feel cautious about jumping in. In fact, Fannie Mae’s most recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index recorded a 12-percentage point decrease in
The long-running consumer tech trade show CES returns to Las Vegas once again this year, hosting some 180,000 people who come to see the latest technology of all kinds. While the four days of CES feature more than 4,500
Embracing spontaneity may be good for last minute Blackhawks tickets or a dinner out with friends, but preparing a home to sell on the fly – not so much. The spring market is generally one of the more active
Reaching international buyers is paramount to success in some markets. While many agents spend money on print and other advertising in foreign cities, by and large the best bang for your buck is to begin fostering relationships with local
By Mainstreet Organization of Realtors With reasonably priced homes in Chicagoland continuing to fly off the market, finding a move-in-ready home packed with amenities may not be plausible for homebuyers who aren’t willing to come in, at or above
Categories: CRM, Website creation, IDX RealSavvy, which started in 2014 with the goal of making it easier for agents and their clients to communicate, has recently rolled out its newest offering, an interactive CRM tool. It allows clients to
Although Realtor Safety Month is coming to a close, it is important for agents to continue to be aware of potential security concerns, especially as technology evolves. One of the new concerns for modern agents is surveillance from technology
The recent death of legendary singer-songwriter Aretha Franklin initially posed a quandary for her four surviving sons. Because she didn’t leave a will, her $80 million fortune – including Franklin’s numerous real estate holdings – likely will take longer
As the real estate world becomes more digitally focused, homebuyers are leaning on tech and online tools during various points in the homebuying process. Whether it be looking at homes online or applying for loans, buyers are expecting digital
Facebook recently announced changes it will be making to its advertising tools after the company was accused of potentially enabling housing discrimination on the platform. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a discrimination
Trulia is launching a new tool to help buyers, renters and agents learn about an area with their new feature – Trulia Neighborhoods. The new tool, which is available both online and as a mobile app, is a crowdsourced
Source: homes.com Purchasing a home is meant to be a joyful accomplishment, but many Americans found the the event to be stressful. A new survey from Homes.com found that nearly 40 percent of Americans said purchasing a new home