The importance of Local.com to real estate agents
If you are not familiar with Local.com, they are localized online search tool specializing in helping people find large and small businesses within their local area. Unlike other local search tools out...
View Article11 September 2001
Today we remember the brave men, women and children who lost their lives seven years ago and the heroes that responded to the emergency. There are many different video tributes of that day but I...
View ArticleAnother September to remember: September 2008
The Financial Market Disaster of 2008 September 2008 is exactly two weeks old today, but what a September it has already been. The events of late are unsurpassed in living history and I think that 9/08...
View ArticleListings via Text Message and Mobile Phone
Hello All, I joined Inman recently in an effort to immerse myself in conversation with realtors about technology they use or want to sell houses, with an emphasis on mobile phones. I work for a company...
View ArticleBig, Bigger, Biggest - Furnished Homes Real Estate Images Explode!
Big, Bigger, Biggest Real Estate Images! Tired of terrible images? Yep, so were we. We begged, pleaded, coaxed, and nagged our development team for excellent image presentation for vacation rentals and...
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The Future of Mobile Marketing for Real Estate
Coming soon to a cell phone near you: The ability to project images and videos via a built in micro sized pico-projector on any surface up to 100 inches. more... Real Estate Bloggers read more
View ArticleAre mobile web and mobile search ready for real estate?
As real estate professionals, nationwide, search for sales and marketing tools to better advertise their listings to consumers, talk of mobile advertising capabilities continues to rise to the top of...
View ArticleInformation You Can Count On - 2009 Trends Report Opens for Contributions
Change seems to be the buzz word this year, with Barack Obama touting “Change We Need,” John McCain promoting “Real Change” and even Hillary Clinton saying “Change you can count on.” Every year the...
View ArticleChange Is A Reality - Learn To Deal With It
Real estate professionals need to think differently about the future. They need to do more and they need to move faster. It has now been more than 10 years since my first book on trends, Real Estate...
View ArticleBusiness books for the whole real estate team
There are only so many original thoughts a team leader can come up with to motivate, inspire, and lead a real estate team to a higher level of production. I would encourage growing teams to add reading...
View ArticleAnother Online Community for Real Estate
Last weekend, real estate agents and brokers got introduced to yet another social and business network to participate in when online real estate news service, Broker Agent Professional, launched Broker...
View ArticleSilver Lining and Happy Holidays
Hi All, I thought a positive message going into the holidays was needed. May everyone take time to recharge and plan and execute towards a successful 2009 season. Austin Smith is an active blogger on...
View ArticleTop 10 Events impacting Real Estate for 2008
As part of the annual Swanepoel TRENDS Report that is published every year during the first week of February, the research team wraps their four month study of the real estate industry by announcing...
View ArticleMicro Blogging Twitter Participation Rises Sharply
I received a few emails indicating surprise that I included micro blogging (Twitter) on my Top 10 Events impacting Real Estate in 2008 so I thought I would provide a little more information for those...
View ArticleLead generation for Team Owners
In a shifting market your position in your real estate team changes from being a manager/owner back to being the lead generator. The things that worked in past real estate markets no longer work today....
View ArticleTop 10 Real Estate Business Trends Impacting the Business of Real Estate
It’s the first week of February and the time my annual Swanepoel TRENDS Report is released. The 160-page annual publication announces the official list of Top 10 trends, strategies, innovations and...
View ArticleRETS...Can't You Get That From Mosquitos?
There's been a loud hullabaloo in the industry lately concerning IDX feeds. Unfortunately, the staggering amount of people who are unreasonably excited about IDX is equaled and possibly even surpassed...
View ArticleThe Rise of the Real Estate "Investor"
In just a few days (3/1), Fannie will start allowing investors to hold up to 10 mortgages and get Fannie Mae backed loans. The limit had been previously reduced to 4. It's a good move - investors...
View ArticleIf You Wish To Succeed In 2010, Here Are 10 Golden Rules
Whether you own a small real estate office or a franchise with multiple offices, real estate brokers have much in common with other small business owners during these difficult economic conditions....
View ArticleDoes the International Market Offer Opportunities to Local US Agents?
For a long time most international markets have felt far away, and many Americans didn’t care nor were they very interested in foreign cities. Although the Web has brought us closer together as a...
View ArticleNot Responding To Change Is Just Plain Stupid
“It is impossible to predict the future.” That’s a statement I have made hundreds of times, both from the stage as well as in print. Yet considering the most likely scenarios and then preparing for...
View ArticleEuropean Franchise Expands in California Despite Downturn
Engel & Völkers has just assigned its 555th license with the signing of the license region for Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Westwood by Michael Giorgio. He plans to open his first Engel and Volkers...
View ArticleChallenges of Consumer-Facing Mobile Apps
It seems today that many vendors are enticed by the perceived ’sexiness’ of mobile applications. “A mini-program I can access on-the-go, and it only costs $4.00? Sign me up!” Or perhaps vendors are...
View ArticleIs Twitter the Next Big Thing for Real Estate Professionals?
Following the crash of the initial dotcom bubble in 2001 many people claimed to have created or coined the phrase Wed 2.0 as we in subsequent years the industry grappled with what would come next. By...
View ArticleHow to Grow Business with Investors in Today's Market
Real estate investors are the most active buyer in the current markets. They account for more than 1 out of every 5 real estate transactions,and 75% of their purchases are single family homes, condos,...
View ArticleGOOMZEE INTRODUCES NEW TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING INNOVATION; INCREASES SALES...
GOOMZEE INTRODUCES NEW TEXT MESSAGE MARKETING INNOVATION; INCREASES SALES OPPORTUNITIES MISSOULA, MT May 11, 2009 – Mobile technology startup, Goomzee, introduced a new innovation to its text message...
View ArticleReal Estate Agent Lays the SmackDown on the IRS!
Many of you have heard about how the IRS has been targeting Real Estate Agents, and challenging the status of a "real estate professional" for an Agent. To give you a brief background without getting...
View ArticleWorld's Largest Real Estate Listing Domain Portfolio For Sale
According to Google Adwords there were 1.2 Billion real estate related searches in 2008. No-one doubts the growing power of the Internet and the increasing number of consumers searching for properties...
View ArticleAccuRecruiter Helps AlignMark Clients Climb the Recruiting Ladder
We asked some AccuRecruiter clients to describe what this new recruiting tool has done to help them improve their recruiting. more... The Real Estate Agent of the Future read more
View ArticleFormer Countrywide Execs To Profit From REO Markets
Does anyone else find this ridiculous? Former CW senior executives are now heading up a company with Fannie and Freddie REO contracts - Even though they have ZERO real estate selling experience. (Is...
View ArticleNew Map Search Goes Live
We just pushed our new interactive map search on my Hawaii real estate site. I would like to get some feed back if at all possible. I am sure there are still some bugs and would like to here about...
View ArticleThe New (MDIA) Will DRASTICALLY Change Your Real Estate Business On July 30th
On July 30, 2009, some of the provisions of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008 (MDIA) go into effect and lenders, mortgage brokers, title agents, real estate agents, and real estate...
View ArticleMortgage Servicers Are Under Pressure to Modify More Loans
This Wall Street Journal article illustrates how focused everyone is on the lender -- With little more than a glance given to distressed homeowners. It is interesting to note that while the various...
View ArticleFathers Memorial Flag Hand-To-Hand Delivered From SoCal To Florida
The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) has been tasked with Hand-To-Hand delivery of a father’s memorial flag from SoCal - To his daughter (Jennifer) in Florida. This ride will cover 6 states with stops to...
View ArticleTaylor Bean Must Cease All Originations AND FUNDINGS Effective Immediatetly
Press Release issued 10min ago: OCALA, FLORIDA – TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. (“TBW”) RECEIVED NOTIFICATION ON AUGUST 4, 2009 FROM THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,...
View ArticleWill The Real Fidelity Please Stand Up?
As you may know, the holdings of Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions have recently been re-branded as LPS Real Estate Group. Some individuals in the industry instantly labeled the move as a “Fire...
View ArticleClick To Support Reversal Of The Business-Destroying HVCC Legislation - And...
URGENT HVCC UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who responded to our article last month concerning the business-destroying HVCC legislation - And for signing our petition to overturn it. HVCC continues to...
View ArticleGoomzee Simplifies Photo Management for Real Estate Professionals
Below is a press release from my company, Goomzee. It was syndicated this very morning and discusses our latest product enhancement: Drag & Drop Photo Re-ordering. more... Technology, Tools and...
View ArticleSocial Media Tips for Real Estate Professionals
Your profile, posts and comments on most Social Media networks will be available for many thousands, maybe even everyone to see – forever. It is therefore vitally important that you conduct yourself...
View ArticleCan someone tell me...
why for the love of all that is holy, that agents are starting to use HDR for houses that are, to put it plainly and simply, cookie cutter??? Yeah, HDR is cool. Sure it can be fun to muck around with...
View Article9-11 Memorial Events - Please Participate In Your Area
"On 9-11-09 join a free motorcycle ride dedicated to the memory of the 343 FDNY Firemen, 61 Police Officers and all those who tragically lost their lives on that historic day. The goal is to draw...
View ArticleGoomzee Heats Up The Summer By Signing Four More Multiple Listing Services
Missoula MT Sept 8, 2009 - Agreements with Intermountain MLS of Boise and Northwest Montana Association of REALTORs in Kalispell, plus two others, continue to grow Goomzee’s nationwide footprint....
View ArticleHow Much Do You Care About Your Online Profile?
Are you listening in on the conversation currently being held about you? You should. They may be talking about your company, your brand and your service? This isn't behind your back, no, it's in the...
View ArticleKnow the Truth, No Matter How Hard It Hurts
“A 2% reduction in negative word of mouth boosts sales growth by 1%” - London School of Economics and Political Science, “Advocacy Drives Growth” Study more... Alternative Business Models read more
View ArticleWith Our Powers Combined: R.E. Investing & the "Four-oh Wunk"
A little bird fluttering about the office last week told me of a tantalizing opportunity for my 401(k). For those of you in the dark, a 401(k) is a retirement savings portfolio and can be used to...
View ArticleAlphabet soup - what the #@$% do all those real estate acronymns mean?!?!
Ever wonder what all those abbreviations mean behind a real estate professional’s signature? We did too, which is why for the past year we have collected all designations and their definitions/criteria...
View Article11 Realtors Property Resource Questions With HAR President
I recently spoke with HAR (Hawaii Association of Realtors) President Tracy Stice about whether or not Realtors Property Resource (RPR) will be a game changer in the real estate industry:...
View ArticleGoogle on High Alert
Could a Social Media Web site be a threat to the dominance of the Google Search Engine? Facebook has introduced a new revolutionary shift in the evolution of the Internet with its announcement last...
View ArticleRelocating to the Midwest? Here is a secluded estate on 15 acres.
Need to relocating to the Midwest? Looking for a home secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city. Spacious with private bathrooms for each bedroom, private pool but close to shopping, golf, gym...
View ArticleThe Red Light On The Real Estate Video Camera Is Blinking... What Not To Do...
What Does NOT Play Well On A Real Estate Or Local Community Video Presentation. 1) Thinking you are going to shoot the entire video one take, no edits, on the run. 2) Believing someone will waste four...
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