Real estate is about to get “creepy” and why that’s a good thing
Real estate is about to get personal in a whole new way.
Everything you know about Open Houses is about to change
Everything you know about open houses is about to change again with an innovative new service: Open House Every Day.
New REACH class announced: Is RealX real estate’s next juggernaut?
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, announced its 2020 REACH class. Second Century Ventures has grown to become the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, working with more than 100 firms worldwide.
Feeling guilty about working from home
Before the pandemic, according to most recent Census data, only 1 in 20 Americans worked from home. I am part of that original 5 percent group. And watching clients, vendors, colleagues – my spouse -- and others struggle to work from home, I am feeling incredibly guilty.
America’s top-ranked agent exposes a “dirty” truth about builders
In Part 5 of his podcast, “How Production Home Builders win by maximizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)” – available on iTunes and Google Play – Caballero uncovers a dirty little secret in the home building industry that many agents know all too well. Builders unethically advertise the same property at different prices in different places. Read More...
All eyes are on RESO Remote April 21-23
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. That's how many people, companies, and organizations, like the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), are responding to these uncertain times. Unable to host its standard Spring Tech Summit in New Orleans, the team at RESO came out early with a pivot to create a digital summit version – April 21-23. That's welcoming news, as many folks will tell you RESO is the best-kept secret among all real estate conferences. True, there won’t be a #RESOnola, but I am ready #RESOremote. I need a conference – badly. So, I have blocked my calendar [...]
The Upside: Random Acts of Human Kindness
As we sort through what our collective new normal will be, random acts of human kindness and other stories inspire me as they continue to emerge as unexpected consequences of this epic tragedy.
Why One-Stop Shop is a Fallacy
After 30+ years in the real estate industry, I find a truism that resonates with me. “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
One surprising takeaway from Inman Connect NY
Inman Connect NY in January for me was one of the best Connects I have experienced in quite some time. I am admittedly jaded. I have missed but a handful of Connects.
Broker Public Portal Reinvestment Fuels the All-New Homesnap Pro
Today Homesnap released the most advanced generation of its home search platform. This massive update, called the "All-New Homesnap Pro," is fueled by an ongoing reinvestment from Broker Public Portal, the industry-led initiative powered by Homesnap’s technology.
NAR Launches a New TV Ad Campaign
What’s a Realtor? That’s a question if you asked most consumers, they would likely incorrectly respond that a Realtor is a real estate agent or broker. The National Association of Realtors is working to change that.
Color of the Year 2020
The color of the year was recently announced: it is Classic Blue. More precisely, it is Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue, “a solid and dependable hue we can always rely on,” described by Pantone in its annual announcement.