I spend a lot of time talking with talented real estate professionals and entrepreneurs who are considering franchising. We talk about their questions, concerns, and fears. I enjoy getting to know each of these people, and understanding how NextHome might be the right franchise for their goals and them for ours. Some are ready to …
Throughout Women’s History Month, our NextHome brokers, owners, and associates have reflected on those who paved the way for us today: women who lead fearlessly and leave the world a better place for all of us. In our great grandmother’s lifetimes, women weren’t allowed to own their own property. In our grandmother’s lifetimes, women were …
In 1926, Black-owned real estate firms accounted for a sliver of total American entrepreneurship. But pride in Black business ownership was alive, and blossoming, laying the foundation for the conversations we get to have as a company today. In the 1920s, University of Chicago alumnus Carter G. Woodson built on the existing national conversation around …
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“Hispanic Americans have enriched our nation beyond measure with the quiet strength of closely knit families and proud communities.” – George Bush, Proclaiming the First National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15, 1989 Hispanic cultures throughout the world are deeply woven into the fabric of American life. In 2020, nearly one-in-five people in the U.S. (19%), …
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The Stonewall Riots began on June 28th, 1969 when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village. The raid sparked a riot as police roughly handled employees and patrons of the bar, leading to six days of protests. The Stonewall Riots were a catalyst for the gay rights …
Recently, a NextHome broker/owner shared an interaction with her daughter that sums up the importance of Women’s History Month. “What motivates me? It’s my daughter,” said Emily Daniel, owner of NextHome Premier Realty. “When I was second-guessing my ability to open my brokerage, Isla looked at me and said ‘mom, you can do hard things.’ …
Pleasanton, CA — In 1926, land at Broadway and Wall Street sold for a record-breaking $7 per square-inch, and Black-owned real estate firms accounted for a sliver of total American entrepreneurship. But pride in Black business ownership was alive, and blossoming, laying the foundation for the conversations we get to have as a company today. …
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Those considering opening a real estate franchise in 2022 were recently able to unwrap a wealth of information. NAR recently released its 2021 Residential Franchise Report, which details side-by-side growth information and fees for more than 30 of the largest real estate franchisors. This bi-annual report provides a convenient comparison tool for anyone researching franchises. …
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This November marked my 14th year attending the National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo. I spent the first 11 as one of the 1,000+ vendors peddling product as REALTORS® go from booth to booth, trick or treating for tchotchkes and the next shiny piece of technology that promises to change their business forever. It …
When it comes to Zillow Group, there seems to be a lot of fear and anger in our industry and it has been this way since the company launched in 2004. I experienced this first hand while working on the portal side of the business, starting with Realtor.com in 2003 and leaving Trulia in 2014. …