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September 15, 2014

Make the Most of Internet-based Leads

Used to be, if you just threw a website up and added an IDX property search, you could get a few people to sign up and maybe buy a house with you. Those were the early days of Internet lead generation. Times have changed. Now, everybody has a site with…
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September 12, 2014

A Crash Course in Analytics For Real Estate Agents

When it comes to understanding the intricacies of website traffic and tracking, many real estate agents are in the dark, at best. Mention a word like “analytics,” and most agents will glaze over or run for the door. However, those agents that understand analytics, and more importantly how to interpret…
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September 11, 2014

These Start-ups Are Changing the Real Estate Game

One of the best things about working in real estate is that the game is constantly updating. Almost daily, some new tech tool or app appears that, when properly utilized, can make the life of an agent easier. Inman recently put together a list of 12 startups whose intention is…
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Compliance
September 10, 2014

CFPB Launching Pilot Program for Electronic Mortgage Closings

In an effort to improve the consumer mortgage experience, the CFPB has announced a pilot program to test the feasibility of electronic closing procedures which could save both time and money. They’ve put together a group of lenders and tech experts to brainstorm and test ideas for new software options.…
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September 9, 2014

Real Estate Offices Should Run as Assembly Lines

The real estate business, on the whole, is wildly inefficient, especially as pertains to the roles of agents. Most companies, outside of real estate, have marketing departments, sales departments, and accounting departments. They have tech support and teams of people to run the office and manage clients and do who-knows-what.…
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September 8, 2014

New Orleans to Host 2014 Realtors Conference

The city of New Orleans will be the site of the 2014 Realtors Conference and Expo, November 7-10. The annual event is expected to draw several thousand agents from across the globe. There will be about 100 education sessions, 400 exhibitors, multitudes of networking events and even some Realtor-performed entertainment,…
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TechnologyUseful Apps
September 2, 2014

Create Dynamic Tours and Neighborhood Guides with Jauntful

It’s not always easy to come up with new topics to blog about. Writing detailed neighborhood pages and interviewing local business owners can be an effective way to engage your community and create new dynamic content. But it takes a lot of time and effort. Some weeks, you just won’t…
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Technology
August 28, 2014

Matterport 3D: It’s like Google street view for INSIDE your listings

Matterport allows viewers the ability to tour a property in an immersive 3-D environment… which can be really helpful during the home search process in deciding if they want to actually tour the home in “real life”. As the title suggests, Matterport is the equivalent of Google’s Street View but for the…
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August 28, 2014

Closing Costs Are Rising Faster Than Ever

With housing prices on the rebound across the country, buyers are spending as much as ever on their new homes, and they’re also spending record amounts on the closing costs for those transactions. Closing costs have risen by over 20% since 2010, up 6% from last year, to an average…
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August 27, 2014

FICO is Changing its Scoring Methods. What That Means For You.

Your credit score can have a huge impact on your life. For most people, the most critical role it plays is in the securing of financing for the purchase of a home. A good score means good rates, which can save you thousands of dollars over the course of your…
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