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Door, a Dallas hybrid real estate brokerage, nabs $2.3 million in funding

Another day, another hybrid brokerage funding round.Dallas-based Door, a high-tech brokerage that pockets only $5,000 for representing buyers and sellers, has raised $2.3 million to build on the momentum of a promising first year.It thinks it can succeed where other hybrid brokerages have failed, in part, by providing the same level of handholding as a traditional firm.Door closed about […]

Real estate broker prints 200 ‘welcome’ signs featuring 26 languages

When you drive into Albany in upstate New York, chances are you might spot a sign welcoming you in 26 languages to the neighborhood.That would be the brainchild of Alex Monticello and his local brokerage Monticello.Courtesy of Alex MonticelloThe independent broker-owner has printed up 200 signs, a $2,000 project thus far.His aim was to make all […]

Why your database is the central nervous system of your business

Reposted with permission from Matt Bonelli. Your contact database is the central nervous system of your business. Keeping it organized is essential for managing how you attract opportunities. You are in a people-based business, and if you don’t know about your people, how can you expect to provide them with the best possible service? Watch […]

New Netflix series ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ trolls viewers on pronunciation of ‘Realtor’

Is it “real-tor” or “real-a-ter?” This pronunciation question has sparked many a complaint in the real estate industry, and the creators of Santa Clarita Diet, Netflix’s newest comedy-horror series about how a Realtor couple, Shelia (Drew Barrymore) and Joel (Timothy Olyphant), are managing Shelia’s strange transformation into a zombie, have cast their lot as to which enunciation is […]

How to perfect your email inbox system in real estate

We know why to go paperless, we’ve taken the first steps, and we’ve honed our use of a note-taking app. Let’s look at our key system: inboxes. Inboxes “Clutter is just deferred decisions” — that used to be my email inbox, where anything that didn’t merit or couldn’t be given immediate attention went to die. […]

Daily market update: March 22, 2017

We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Mortgage rates: 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Rates for the Past 6 Months | Credio Home equity rates: Average Home Equity Loan Bank Rates by State | Credio Average […]

What’s the best way to market an outdoor space?

Hitting 70 degrees in February was not only a pleasant surprise but also a pleasant reminder: This is the time of the year when you want to think about listing properties with outdoor spaces. Whereas most people are used to front lawns and backyards, New Yorkers consider outdoor spaces, such as a garden or balcony, […]

What WellcomeMat, a real estate listing video manager, has over YouTube

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. WellcomeMat is a platform for managing and marketing real estate video. Platforms: Browser-based; mobile-ready Ideal for: Marketing-savvy brokers who incorporate or plan to incorporate video marketing; brokerages with in-house marketing staff Top selling pointsHighly versatile (multiple […]

Should buyer’s agents attend property inspections?

Buyer’s agency creates expectations from and for both parties. Agents need clients to represent (that is how we get paid), and most buyers need guidance to complete a real estate purchase. Agents and buyers seek a mutually beneficial relationship. This could be the start of a beautiful relationship! Agency representation involves give and take: What does each side expect, and what are they willing to […]

How much money do Opendoor sellers leave on the table?

How much money do homesellers leave on the table if they sell to Opendoor, the property-exchange platform that’s raised $320 million?A look at Opendoor’s listings in Las Vegas, the company’s latest market, points toward the answer.On March 17, Opendoor was trying to sell its Las Vegas listings for an average of 6.13 percent more than it […]

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