Wondering what the thermostat is set on, but you really don’t want to get out of bed? Wishing the TV was on in the background while you cook, but you’re already elbow deep in the mixing bowl? Have no fear — voice-controlled home automation devices are here. The selection appears to grow every month; however, …
The AHS Top 10: Best “Smart Home” Voice-Control Devices Read More »
What’s that smell? The sense of smell is the strongest of all the senses to connect buyers to a home. While a bad smell can really deter buyers, a good smell can tempt buyers to a sale. From “green” scents to seasonal scents, discover the right smells for triggering positive emotions and home sales. 1. …
Pleasanton, CA— August 9, 2017—Real estate franchisor NextHome proudly announces the opening of their 200th office location – Palm Harbor, Florida. The company’s growth has been unlike anything seen in the real estate industry. NextHome began franchising in January of 2015 and since launching, the company has expanded nationally into 41 states. “To be able …
The NextHome Franchise announces 200th Franchised Location Read More »
We’re unveiling the top 10 apps for Real Estate Professionals in 2017. There are plenty of apps that help you waste time (we’re not naming any names). Luckily, there are also apps that help you work smarter and make life easier. These apps do just that…some of them are pretty fun, too. 1. Evernote Evernote …
Pleasanton, CA— December 15, 2015 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Pikes Peak Realty. This is the franchise’s second brokerage in the state of Colorado. Owned and operated by Josh Roy, the Colorado Springs-based brokerage will provide residential real estate sales to the cities of Colorado Springs, Fountain, …
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(Article originally posted on Inman Select on March 23, 2015) In a previous article I wrote, “Zillow Group’s game of ‘chicken,’” and another written by Paul Hagey this past week, “Brokers facing tough choices when portals raise prices for ‘featured’ listings,” we both addressed the future plans Zillow, Trulia and realtor.com are taking to price brokers and …
You provide portals your listing data, but what are you getting in return? Read More »
(This article was originally published via Inman.com Select on March 2nd, 2015) For months now, the rumor mill has been flying with talk of Zillow and Trulia (now Zillow Group) ending the featured listings placement for brokers and franchisors by the end of 2015. Large brokers and franchisors who pay $5 to $10 to feature …
Over the course of my career serving the real estate industry, I have spoken to thousands of agents and brokers and there hasn’t been one that ever said their consumers were “national”. Not one has told me they want to attract a consumer located 10,000 miles away nor have they told me they do not …
It’s no secret that REALTOR.com has lost its mojo over the past 5 years due to Zillow, Trulia, their lack of vision and other market and industry factors. The result is a majority of the REALTOR community seeing little to no value in their site, and has little interest in its success. The only value …
How REALTOR.com Can Change the Listing Portal Game Read More »
Looking back over my last 11 years in this industry, I have seen a lot of growth, a lot of change and a lot of disruption…I have even been a part of that disruption. Spending my entire career with two of the top three consumer portals, Realtor.com and Trulia, has been nothing less than ground-breaking …
My first 90 days on the brokerage side… Thoughts from a former Trulia Executive Read More »