The difference between agent, broker, and REALTOR is a matter of experience and association. An agent is anyone with a real estate license. A broker usually has education beyond the agent level. A REALTOR is...
Being a real estate professional requires you to wear many more hats than you might have originally predicted. Of course you need good communication, selling and people skills, but arguably one of the most important...
Access to the MLS generally costs between $20 and $50 a month, depending on the MLS. This comes on top of any other fees you must pay as a member of the local real estate...
Engaging in the community around you can have a significant impact on your business and your trustworthiness. It provides you with leads, referrals and priceless first-hand knowledge in your market. We have already discussed ways...
11 personality traits seen in top agents One of the great things about real estate is the flexibility. Because it doesn’t require super advanced degrees, the industry is virtually open to everyone. Still, there are some...
It seems like all the lead generating advice for real estate agents out there is geared towards 20-30 somethings, full of youthful, tech savvy energy. This is shockingly silly given that a vast percentage of...
Phase one complete- you have successfully mastered the art of real estate and excelled as an individual agent. Now on to phase two, building an empire a kingdom, AKA a real estate franchise. *That phrase...
WHAT IS A MICROFORMAT? A microformat is a type of open source data format built on frameworks like XML. The format is highly modular and customizable. Microformat tags may be placed within existing HTML based Web...
Real estate websites are not only used for buying and selling homes. They can also be used for temporary stays and vacation rentals. If this is a market you are interested in opening the door...
An AVM or automated valuation model is a computer program that uses mathematical modeling and a database of existing homes to generate property appraisals. AVMs produce the Zestimate and other home value estimations seen on...
Add IDX to your Bridge Theme for a robust real estate site you’ll love. There’s a reason developers turn again and again to Bridge Theme. It’s one of the most powerful WordPress themes available. With flexible...
Real estate professionals all over the world should have options when it comes to their website. Perhaps you have a business that would benefit from the option of different membership packages for your digital services....
Attract more real estate leads online and boost your business with a TREND IDX site with Realtyna. Each year more and more homebuyers turn to the Internet to look for homes. And seemingly each year there...
As you know, building a state of the art real estate website will propel you ahead of the competition. One essential feature to include to make this vision a reality is an Advanced Search Portal...
Working in real estate is a fast-paced, exciting lifestyle. But for the vast majority of us, it is far from luxurious. There are real challenges to confront day to day. In this article, we’ll discuss...
As a data rich industry, real estate is primed for machine learning. What will that look like? The amount of real estate data available to the average homebuyer has exploded in the last two decades. From...
As of July 2018, the real estate industry is maintaining healthy job growth about on par with the national average. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for real estate agents and brokers is...
The success of your online real estate operation depends on three things: lead generation, lead capture, and lead conversion. We’ve described how Realtyna’s Organic IDX can help your SEO and bring more leads to your site....
What is an IDX Search? An IDX search is a real estate website feature that allows users to search active MLS property listings using keywords, locations, prices, and other parameters. Designed to help match homebuyers to...
[realtyna_blog_notice] To list a home on the MLS requires a licensed real estate agent in most cases. But there are a few other options for those working without an agent, such as listing with a flat-fee...
Working in the real estate industry is all about generating and converting leads. In the past, real estate was a relationships business, however today, lead generating technologies have made it all the more easier to...
The Realtors Property Resource (RPR): is a comprehensive online library of property, school, demographic, neighborhood, and tax data provided exclusively to real estate agents by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). RPR is how your real...
The Internet presents a massive opportunity for real estate agents to market their listings widely and find the right buyers. But to take advantage of this opportunity you need an active, and robust web presence....
List of CIEs in the U.S. According to the National Association of Realtors, there are 67 CIEs in the United States. Each one provides a database of commercial property listing in its coverage area. Here is...
In the past, real estate marketing was all about knocking on doors and getting referrals. While this is still an important aspect of the job, it has never been easier to generate real estate leads...
12 signs that a career in real estate is a good fit. Real estate is an exciting, rewarding lifestyle. Need evidence? Just look at all the T.V. shows and movies produced about the industry. But it’s...
Want to create a Bright MLS IDX website with WordPress, boost your SEO, and generate more leads online? It’s possible with Realtyna’s Organic IDX. In 2017, nine MLS merged to form a new mega MLS in...
Building a multisite real estate franchise does not have to be stressful business. SaaS, or Software as a Service, makes it easy. But where are such SaaS programs? You will quickly find that your options...
Facebook can be a valuable platform for real estate agents. You can use it to promote listings and content. You can also use it to develop a specialty and build a brand. But many people...
Something you learn early on in your career in real estate is the need for organization. In the beginning, you are focused on generating your first leads and getting the ball rolling. Staying organized and...
Creating a website for your real estate business has never been easier or more accessible. There are thousands of resources out there to help you and give you guidance on your digital journey. One thing...
What Is a CIE In Real Estate? A CIE is a database of commercial property listings designed to facilitate the sharing of information among agents and brokers. As a result, agents and brokers can better match...
The Real Estate Board of New York, or REBNY, is one of the oldest and most important real estate boards in the country. Home to some of the most coveted real estate in the world,...
What Is Centris? Centris is a province-wide database of property listings and consumer-facing property search website that serves all 12 real estate boards in Québec, Canada. It functions as a multiple listing service in Québec and...
We spend a lot of time discussing how to generate buying leads. Rarely do we put the focus on listing leads and what tools there are out there to generate them. Generating listing, or selling,...
The Carolina Multiple Listing Service, or CarolinaMLS has been serving Realtors in Eastern North Carolina since 1950. Now you can add these listings to your WPL WordPress website quickly and easily with Realtyna’s Organic MLS...
Real estate is a fast-paced, exciting lifestyle. This is why so many people get into real estate as a career. But unless you are careful, it can become a 24-hour job. The fact is that...
There are currently 581 multiple listing services (MLSs) in the United States, according to the Real Estate Standards Organization, but the exact number changes fairly regularly. For example, in November 2018, a RESO official stated there...
Too often we are guilty of getting off track in our marketing efforts. We start going on the trail of “What’s next?” or “Gotta try the newest, coolest things in real estate!” and lose focus...
How does the Real Estate Industry Work? The real estate industry works because the value of real estate tends to rise. As a result, people are able to make a profit by buying and selling real...
