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WATCH: Putting the Social Back Into Social Media

When it comes to social media planning, some agents may feel overwhelmed, or even intimidated, before they even start. But, just like any other real estate business task like cold calling, door knocking or email marketing, having a routine and sticking to a well thought out plan can help turn this daunting task into one… […]

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Social Skills: Fall Into Seasonal Marketing

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. REALTORS® are no strangers to marketing—it being an essential part of growing your business. Seasonal marketing, however, is not always everyone’s cup of tea. While it might be… […]

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team Expands Into Tacoma

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Northwest Home Team, with offices in Tumwater, Yelm and Chehalis, Washington, has announced the company has acquired 253 Realty in Tacoma, Washington, to expand the firm’s service area and market share in Pierce County. According to a release, 253 Realty was founded by Shawn Viguerie in 2013. Before starting… […]

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NAR President Tracy Kasper Resigns; President-elect Kevin Sears Steps into Role, Effective Immediately

NAR President Tracy Kasper Resigns Kasper said that due to a threat to disclose past personal non-financial matters, it was best for the organization that she step down. Media Contact:  Suzanne Bouhia

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Podcast Digs Into CoStar CEO’s Response to realtor.com

In a recent episode of BAM’s Real Word podcast, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed an email sent by CoStar Founder and CEO Andy Florance to real estate agents. In the email, Florance addressed rumors and false statements he says were made about Homes.com, a subsidiary of CoStar, by realtor.com Senior Vice President Bob… […]

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Social Skills: Turn Yourself Into a Marketing Department of One

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Being a REALTOR® means you are running your own business. While in most businesses, there will be an entire department dedicated to running the marketing, for REALTORS®, you… […]

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5 Hobbies You Can Turn Into Business Builders

Who says business and pleasure have to be separate? These days, it’s common to have a “side hustle,” especially if you’re not in a salaried position. What these often boil down to is a person monetizing their hobbies. That said, your real estate career probably keeps you too busy—and hopefully too successful—to consider dividing your… […]

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4 Strategies for Tapping Into the Future at Local Colleges

It doesn’t take a soothsayer or crystal ball to know that the future of real estate will be in the classroom this fall as many college students prepare for another semester.  Sure, their finances may need to be in order but give it a few years. If you’re an agent willing to play the long… […]

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How to Turn One Listing Into Five or Six Sales

Team leaders are usually great listing agents and your team members need to focus on listings as well. When we focus on selling listings, we own the market share. There are more signs in yards with your team’s name on them and with that more opportunities to sell 5-7 more homes from that one listing.… […]

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NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® Platform as Benefit for Commercial Members

NAR Integrates CompStak into RPR® All NAR commercial members will have access to CompStak Exchange, an analyst-reviewed comp data and analytics platform. Media Contact:  Spencer High 202-383-1051 Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Technology

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