Real Estate Tag

02 Aug 3 Reasons Why You Need a WebMaster for Your Real Estate Website

Posted at 12:15h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Technology, Real Estate Tips by Morgan Taylor 0 Comments

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So you need a Real Estate website? You need a professional plugin. A self-made website, or some without the proper features is one of the 10 Online Real Estate Marketing Mistakes You Do Not Want...

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30 Jul How to Generate More Followers and Quality Real Estate Leads on Social Media

Posted at 11:57h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, How To's, Lead Generation, Real Estate Marketing, Social Media by Jessica 0 Comments

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Since you are here, I will assume you already know how important social media has become during the past few years. I will not bore you with details how and why it happened, let’s get...

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19 Jul 27 Real Estate Statistics You Should Know and Understand

Posted at 12:10h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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Real estate is a data-driven industry. Many statistics and figures are used in daily conversation to describe shifts in the market. As an agent, you need to be familiar with this data. You need to...

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18 Jul What is Natural Vacancy In Real Estate?

Posted at 11:31h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Elena Metreveli 0 Comments

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We all know what vacancy is. And it’s got the same meaning in the real estate industry as well. Nothing different. However, there is also this thing called Natural Vacancy and in the real estate...

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16 Jul How to Create a Realtor Website Using WordPress and RETS

Posted at 12:14h in Blog, How To's, IDX, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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The Internet and social media present great opportunities for Realtors to market their listings to a larger audience. This helps them match homebuyers to available properties and close more sales. The foundation of any successful online...

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15 Jul How to Avoid Agent Burnout- Guest Post by Andrew Helling of REthority

Posted at 12:52h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, How To's, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tips by Morgan Taylor 0 Comments

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As a real estate agent, you might have received these kinds of comments about your job – “It must feel great to work from home,” or “Wow, you make your own hours; that’s amazing!” Such...

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09 Jul 14 Tips to Gamify Your Real Estate Office

Posted at 12:13h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tips by Tait 0 Comments

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Sometimes we all need a little motivation. And more and more companies are responding with gamification. Gamification is the strategy of using games and friendly competition to make certain work tasks less draining.  The popularity of gamification...

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08 Jul What is CAP Rate in Real Estate?

Posted at 12:40h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Elena Metreveli 2 Comments

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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...

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20 Jun What Is Commercial Real Estate? And How to Create a Commercial Real Estate Site

Posted at 11:36h in Blog, Essentials, How to, How To's, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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Commercial real estate is property that has been developed for income generation. This can include anything used exclusively for business purposes, such as offices, hotels, restaurants, stores, and gas stations. Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Businesses need...

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19 Jun Top 8 Drag and Drop Page Builders for a WordPress IDX Website

Posted at 10:51h in Blog, IDX, Real Estate Tech News by Tait 2 Comments

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The modern real estate agent is expected to be an expert salesperson and web manager all in the same 24-hour day. Naturally, any tools that can reduce the workload on real estate agents are highly valuable....

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18 Jun How to Become a Real Estate Agent in California

Posted at 15:07h in Blog, Essentials, How to, How To's, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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To become a real estate agent in California you must be 18 years old and you must disclose any criminal or disciplinary action. Applicants also are required to take 135 hours of college-level real estate...

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17 Jun What Is a Pending Listing in Real Estate?

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A pending listing is a real estate listing that is under contract. This means the buyer and seller have agreed on a price and are in negotiations to finalize the sale. The contract typically includes an...

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14 Jun 11 Tips For Running Your Real Estate Business From Home

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tips by Tait 0 Comments

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Some real estate agents are self-employed. Those that are not are generally free to set their own schedule and pursue their own leads. Many agents take advantage of this flexibility to work from home. Working...

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12 Jun How Much Does It Cost to Get a Real Estate License?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 1 Comment

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It can cost $500 to $1,200 to get a real estate license, including licensing fees, exam fees, background checks and pre-licensing education. The precise amount varies largely by state, however. States have long regulated the real...

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10 Jun ProducerMichael on His Success Making Real Estate Videos on YouTube

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Influencers, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tech News, Social Media by Tait 1 Comment

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Michael Blakey, aka ProducerMichael, is a television and film producer who also runs a Youtube channel where he tours luxury real estate listings in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. We recently listed him in our...

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05 Jun 13 Real Estate Influencers Who Built a Business on Social Media

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Influencers, Real Estate Basics, Social Media by Tait 1 Comment

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Social media presents a wealth of opportunities for real estate agents. You can use Facebook, YouTube and other platforms to market listings and generate leads. You can also use them to build a niche and...

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04 Jun MLS News: MFRMLS Eyes New Name, Growth Outside Florida. (Stellar MLS)

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Technology, Real Estate US by Tait 0 Comments

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My Florida Regional MLS, the nation’s third largest, will become Stellar MLS as it seeks growth outside of Florida. Under the new strategy, MFRMLS, which serves 58,000 subscribers, will pursue consolidation with other MLS, while taking...

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24 May 8 Tips to Create an Inspired Real Estate Logo and Win More Leads

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Creative ideas, How to, Lead Generation, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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Your real estate logo is the single most important aspect of your brand. It’s the first thing clients see when they engage with your company. It’s also the first thing they pass judgment on. We are...

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17 May How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New York

Posted at 10:41h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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To become a real estate agent in New York, you must be 18 years old and have a clean criminal record. You also must complete 75 hours of qualifying education and pass the New York...

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02 May What Is the Council of Multiple Listing Services?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tech News by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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24 Apr 7 Ways a Custom Real Estate App Can Help You Generate Leads and Boost Sales

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Lead Generation, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Technology by Tait 1 Comment

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Real estate is trending toward mobile. More leads are looking for homes on their phone or tablet than ever before. There is little doubt about this. But how can agents take advantage of the mobile space...

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23 Apr Top 11 WordPress Themes to Use When Building an IDX Website With MFRMLS and Organic RETS Integration

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, IDX, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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My Florida Regional MLS (MFRMLS) is one of the nation’s largest MLS, serving agents and brokers in Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland and other communities in central and southwest Florida. Building an IDX site with MFRMLS is...

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22 Apr How to Reduce Bounce Rate on Your IDX Real Estate Blog

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, How to, How To's, Real Estate Tips by Tait 1 Comment

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As real estate professionals we are constantly thinking about how to get more visitors to our IDX website. But an equal and often forgotten question is how do we keep them there? Many real estate agents...

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19 Apr How School Ratings Data Can Help You Generate and Convert More Leads

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Lead Generation, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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The shift to the Internet has been transformational for the real estate industry. But it also presents challenges. One of the most fundamental is the question of how to represent a home and all its...

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18 Apr 4 Trends that Explain how Millennials are Changing Real Estate

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Tech News by Morgan Taylor 0 Comments

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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...

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17 Apr What is Upstream in Real Estate?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Tech News by Tait 0 Comments

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Upstream, sometimes referred to as the Upstream Project, is an effort within the real estate industry to centralize broker data management, storage, and distribution across the United States. The company does this by streamlining input...

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16 Apr How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Real Estate License?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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It costs about $1,200 per year to maintain a real estate license, including association fees, MLS fees, lock box fees, and continuing education requirements. The precise amount varies by state and local association, however. There is...

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15 Apr How to Use Text Messages to Generate More Leads From Your IDX Real Estate Website

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, How to, How To's, IDX, Lead Generation, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Tech News by Tait 1 Comment

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Most agents know the power of email. Through email lists, newsletters and drip campaigns, agents engage their leads with targeted marketing content. But SMS is even more powerful for real estate marketing. Where email marketing has...

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12 Apr How Is the Landscape for MLS Changing?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Trends by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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10 Apr How to Create a 301 Redirect for Your WordPress IDX Real Estate Website?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, How to, How To's, IDX, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Technology by Tait 0 Comments

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The best IDX websites are always changing. As new technologies or marketing strategies emerge, they are implemented online. Pages are continually updated and new content is released regularly. This constant state of evolution, can present problems,...

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09 Apr What Is a Short Sale In Real Estate?

Posted at 11:37h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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A short sale is when a property is sold at a price that is lower than the mortgage that is owed on it and the lender accepts the loss. While not the preferred option for...

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05 Apr 7 Neighborhood Intelligence Strategies to Boost Lead Generation From Your IDX Real Estate Website

Posted at 10:00h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, IDX, Lead Generation, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Tips by Tait 0 Comments

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As real estate professionals, we operate at the whims of the buyers. If a trend moves through the market and buyers suddenly want a new type of property, we must respond. While it has not...

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02 Apr How to Manage Your Agents With the Brokerage Add-on

Posted at 07:09h in Blog, How to, IDX, Realtyna Products and News by Tait 0 Comments

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The broker has a unique position in the real estate industry. As the office lead, he or she takes a management role. By overseeing agents and assisting with transactions, the broker ensures that the office...

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29 Mar Realtyna Announces Complimentary Logo Design For New Agents

Posted at 11:18h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Creative ideas, IDX, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Marketing, Realtyna Products and News by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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27 Mar How to Connect an IDX Website to Zapier

Posted at 12:18h in Blog, How to, How To's, IDX, Real Estate Tech News, Realtyna Products and News by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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25 Mar How to Create a Custom 404 for Your WordPress IDX Real Estate Website

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, How to, How To's, IDX by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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22 Mar What is MLS Grid?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Multiple Listing Service, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate US by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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21 Mar What Are Closing Costs in Real Estate?

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, Essentials, Real Estate Basics by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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19 Mar 8 Facebook Video Tips for Real Estate Agents

Posted at 10:56h in Best Practices and Lead Generation, Blog, Real Estate Basics, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Tips, Social Media by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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15 Mar How User Analytics Can Help You Learn About Your Leads and Improve Your Marketing

Posted at 10:00h in Blog, IDX, Lead Generation, Real Estate Marketing, Real Estate Tech News, Real Estate Tips, Realtyna Products and News by Tait 0 Comments

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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...

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