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‘Fixer Upper’ Chip Gaines’ real estate brokerage now a $1M-plus battleground

If you’re familiar with the broker/owner behind Magnolia Realty in Waco, Texas, then you’re probably familiar with HGTV’s Fixer Upper and its stars — Chip Gaines, who along with his wife Joanna is the fixer-upper in question. You’re probably less familiar with the names Richard Clark and John Lewis, but they were formerly two-thirds of Magnolia […]

Berkshire Hathaway affiliate Edina Realty ushers in new president

Sharry Schmid Edina Realty, a large Minnesota and western Wisconsin real estate company and Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, has chosen senior vice president and regional manager, Sharry Schmid to replace retiring president, Barb Jandric, effective June 5. Schmid, who has been with Edina Realty for 21 years, was most recently senior vice president and regional manager […]

Moderne Ventures raises $33M to invest in real estate tech

Moderne Ventures today announced the closure of an early stage investment fund totaling $33 million from partners within its network of more than 300 companies to pour into real estate technology. The $33 million, half of which came from strategic investors, will be divvied up in checks that range from $100K to $4 million and given to companies within Moderne […]

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 28: Being more than a real estate agent

Reposted with permission — show notes and credits available here. Realty is about more than making the sale — it’s about making the clients feel comfortable and, if need be, normal. And sometimes that means listening to the walls or pretending to see “wonderful kittens” in a closet that doesn’t exist! Listen as today’s guest, […]

3 reasons why you’ll want robots to replace Realtors

In 2008, Smithsonian Magazine introduced us to the story of Apollo Diamond, a company using science and technology to create diamonds of such quality that “experts cannot differentiate them” from diamonds taking billions of years to form deep in the planet. “Nice stone, excellent color. I don’t see any imperfections.”  “Where did it come from?” “It […]

3 steps to boost online real estate lead conversion rates

Have you been trying unsuccessfully to increase online real estate lead conversion rates? You aren’t alone. Many real estate agents are seeing a lower return on investment (ROI) when it comes to online lead conversion. According to Sam Monreal, Vice President of Business Development at Rokrbox, there is a way to convert more real estate […]

4 ways to guide millennials toward smart real estate decisions

While it’s often assumed that everyone has a fundamental understanding of personal finance, there is a growing need for financial education. Instead of making smart financial decisions that pave the road to a comfortable life and retirement, many people end up spending their adult lives climbing out of the financial hole they created when they were […]

7 creative prospecting ideas for real estate agents

Most real estate agents aim to have several deals in the works at any given time. If that’s your goal, you’ve probably wondered how to ensure the constant flow of leads necessary to make it happen. Prospecting is your answer. According to Jennifer Short, Senior Sales Manager at Century 21 Scheetz, prospecting is one of […]

From underdog upstart to high-tech brokerage: Home61’s entrepreneurial rise

They say everyone in Miami is a real estate agent. According to tech-led brokerage Home61 CEO Olivier Grinda, his firm is up against 62,000 agents in the Miami market, among them full- and part-timers. So when Grinda entered this highly saturated arena in 2014, leaving his other business endeavors behind, he fueled his underdog upstart […]

Promo makes quick work of real estate video content

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. Promo is marketing platform for making short, shareable video promotions. Platforms: Browser-based; mobile-optimized Ideal for: All agents and teams looking to start or enhance video marketing Top selling points Ease of use Quick turnaround Many included real […]

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