Residential Real Estate
Webinar Recap: The Power of Being Available 24/7—How to Level-Up Responsiveness for Stronger Client Connections
In the latest RISMedia webinar—“The Power of Being Available 24/7: How to Level-Up Responsiveness for Stronger Client Connections”—panelists Mandy Rewis, head of Business Development and Partnerships at SignMore; Eric Landry, associate broker at Portside Real Estate Group; and Angela Adams, REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company, discuss elevating agent responsiveness and communication to create stronger… […]
Planting the Seeds for Future Growth
Above, John Armstrong VITALS: RE/MAX Rising Years in business: 8 Size: 1 office, 80 agents Regions Served: Central Illinois 2023 Sales Volume: 1,100 2023 Transaction Volume: $ 270 million http://www.remaxrising.com A second-generation REALTOR®, John Armstrong—co-owner and managing broker of RE/MAX Rising—initially resisted getting into the business over fear that he would spend too many nights […]
Rookie of the Year Regional Winner Shares 3 Secrets to His Success
Hands-on training with mentors, authenticity on social media and honest conversations with clients may sound like simple tips for success in real estate, but for Floridia real estate agent Hudson “Mitch” Willis, of LPT Realty, these were a part of system of tools that catapulted his first year in real estate to extraordinary success. “The… […]
Exploring the Shift Toward In-House Marketing Teams
More national real estate franchises are beginning to take marketing measures into their own hands rather than using agencies for hire on a contract basis, RISMedia’s 2024 Agent & Broker Marketing Study found. Drilling down further, the study also found that the average size of an in-house marketing team nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023… […]
Supercharge Your Business for a New Era of Real Estate
Change is no longer on the horizon. It’s here. Now more than ever, RISMedia’s 36th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange is a can’t-miss gathering of more than 400 of the industry’s most powerful residential real estate decision-makers. Join us on September 4 – 6 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., where 100 of… […]
What Has NAR Advocacy Done for Me Lately? Part 1
How is NAR advocacy working for members? In part one of a two-part conversation, the hosts discuss NAR’s legislative successes and ongoing policy fights. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing
Lake Home vs. Beach House: Pros and Cons of Each
When choosing a dream vacation home or a permanent residence, deciding between a lake house and a beach house is a common dilemma. If you have vacationed and enjoyed both, the decision could be challenging. Sometimes, when vacationing in either location for a short period, you may not think about the long-term consequences of ownership.… […]
NEXT WEEK: Brokers Share Strategies for Real Estate’s New Landscape
Top row, left to right: John Featherston, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, Lennox Scott; Bottom row, left to right: Rod Messick, Barbara Betts, Terrie O’Connor Amid a cascade of lawsuit settlements and forthcoming rule changes that stand to disrupt the real estate playing field, brokerage leaders are striving to stay ahead of the fast and furious pace of… […]
Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Worth Doing
In today’s eco-conscious environment, energy efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a property’s standout feature. As a real estate agent, I witness first-hand how homeowners and buyers prioritize sustainability, driving demand for green improvements. This shift isn’t just ethical; it’s economical. Investments in energy-efficient home improvements, such as window replacements, insulation upgrades, solar panels and Energy… […]