CAP, or Capitalization Rate is one of the most widespread measures through which real estate properties are assessed in terms of their profitability and ROI (Return on Investment). Investors tend to look at this number...
The Council of Multiple Listing Services is a real estate industry trade group that represents more than 200 MLS across the United States. The organization supports MLS and their members by providing networking, training and...
April Guest Post of the Month By: Jennifer Karami. Jennifer Karami is a writer at Redfin, a modern real estate brokerage that uses technology to help people buy and sell homes. With a 1% listing fee...
A summary of the trends and evolutions in the real estate industry The U.S. real estate industry is characterized by decentralization. No one body warehouses property listings across the country. Instead, more than 500 small to...
Are you a new agent looking to make waves online? Realtyna will design your real estate logo for free with a purchase of $1149 or more. You can also purchase logos individually from our Exclusive Logo...
Zapier is one of the most powerful technology services available. The web tool connects a huge number of applications and allows them to work together. By serving as an automated intermediary, Zapier can link software...
We’ve all encountered them. That pesky notification when the page you are looking for cannot be found online. But did you know your IDX website produces these errors too? It does, and they can be just...
MLS Grid is a partnership of MLS that seeks to streamline the process of pulling property listing data from one or more of its members. The company does this by offering a standardized point of...
Closing costs are a variety of fees that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. These fees, which can total 2 percent to 7 percent of the final sale price, typically include...
As a real estate agent, you are set up to produce some amazing video content. Your listings are beautiful and your career is fast-paced. But where should you post? In this blog, we’ll introduce some...
To optimize lead generation and conversion from your IDX site, you need to know what is happening on it. Many agents do this with CRM. CRM captures information about leads that reach out to the...
By Jennifer Karami of Redfin Despite a softening market, technology will continue to radically transform the real estate industry in 2019 and beyond. This year, as home buyers continue to scrap for top dollar offers, a...
Part 3 of our Monthly Special Guest Series On Feb. 6, Jeremy Crawford stepped down as RESO CEO to become CEO at the Atlanta-based First Multiple Listing Service. Before he left, he spoke with Realtyna on...
In the USA, the real estate industry works through agents and brokers. These licensed salespeople assist during a real estate transaction by marketing homes, communicating with attorneys, and negotiating on behalf of their clients, though...
Yes, real estate agents seem to be pretty happy. It’s not always the case, but real estate agents have ranked highly in several job satisfaction surveys since 2010. And some real estate companies, such as...
Yes, real estate fees are negotiable because virtually everything is negotiable in real estate, including the commission, closing costs, staging costs, and repairs. All together, sellers can expect to pay about 10 percent of the...
Realtyna is happy to announce a new release of its powerful real estate plugin for WordPress, WPL, as well as three new add-ons for Yelp, market research, and brokers. WPL is one of the most popular...
No, real estate is not considered a liquid investment because it cannot quickly be converted to cash. In fact, real estate is among the least liquid investments because it takes considerable time to sell, which...
Real estate school can take between 5 days and 8 months depending on your state requirements and your learning style. It rarely takes more than a year, though this is possible if you fail a...
By and large there is no typical day for real estate agents. Each day is unique and varies between client meetings, showings, and other responsibilities. Still, many agents fall into a general pattern of office...
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...
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...
Real estate agents should dress to the clients they are serving, but err on the side of formal, conservative, and professional. In general, this means wearing a suit most days. You should wear something sharp...
The fast paced, exciting world of real estate is attractive to many. Interest in becoming a real estate agent is now at an all time high. With all the popular shows and movies out there...
Real estate affects the economy because it makes up a large portion of individual and business wealth across economic sectors. When real estate prices rise, wealth increases, so individuals and businesses are more likely to...
Are you thinking about starting a career in real estate or already early on your path? Since you clicked on this article, my assumption is yes. First let me tell you some things you probably...
