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Home shopping just got more Pinterest-ing with IdealEstate

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. IdealEstate.co founder and CEO Brody Saunders called me on the eve of his wedding in Maine to share that his creation, a nationwide Pinterest-style listing portal, was ready for its official debut. It launched last week after […]

10 things polite Realtors won’t tell sellers (even though they should)

Litter box Background image via Shutterstock. Modified. Tilted couch Background image via Shutterstock. Modified. Messy closet Image via Shutterstock. Dirty microwave Image via Shutterstock. Extension cord Image via Shutterstock. Bong Image via Shutterstock. Switchplate Image via Shutterstock. Moving boxes Image via Shutterstock. Throw rugs Image via Shutterstock. House for sale Image via Shutterstock. Editor’s note: […]

Lenda raises $5.25 million in Series A financing

First it was an expansion into new states from California, then a “TurboTax for mortgage” product that allowed consumers to complete the home loan process start-to-finish online without a loan officer. Today, online lender Lenda announced the latest disruptive ripple in the pond: Series A financing that netted the startup $5.25 million. “Lenda’s platform, built […]

Agent, you could have done better: My Harvey story

I didn’t sleep a wink on the night of Aug. 27. My racing heart, a knotted stomach and restless nerves kept me company as I stared at the weather radar for hours on end; Hurricane Harvey was pummelling my city, and there was nothing anyone could do but wait … and wait … and wait […]

Scared of video? Shooting to post-production with no fear

“My hair is a mess!” “Do I really look this weird?” “This is a horrible angle.” “What if no one likes my video?” “Is my content even interesting?” “I don’t know how to use this technology!” Does this sound like you? If it does, don’t fret — you’re not alone. Many people fear being on video, […]

Ex-husband charged in slain Houston agent’s murder

Crystal McDowell On Aug. 25, Houston real estate agent Crystal McDowell was last seen leaving her boyfriend’s home as she went to pick up her two children, Maui and Madden, from her ex-husband’s home before Hurricane Harvey made landfall the next day. As the storm raged on, friends and colleagues became concerned as their attempts to […]

15 crazy real estate myths your clients probably believe

The real estate process makes everyone an armchair expert by default. The buyer, the seller, their friends, co-workers and neighbors all know how real estate works. After all, the last time they bought or sold a home was 10 years ago, and in their view, not much has changed. Misbeliefs and bad information are a […]

A house divided: What divorcing couples need from an agent

A young professional gets that promotion and decides to invest in his or her first home purchase. A young couple finds out they are having a baby and begins looking for a new larger home. An older couple finds themselves thinking of moving after retirement. We know that life events are a major driver of […]

Why focusing on your competition is a waste

Reposted with permission from Matt Bonnelli. Real estate agents are known for worrying about each others’ business. Where did he get that lead from? How come she got that listing? Then, all they do is focus on scale. How can I increase my lead flow with this new technology platform? Stop! Focus on things that don’t […]

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: One ‘yes’ can change your future

Reposted with permission — show notes and credits here. Welcome to the love story of Sid and Rhonda Pugh, a real estate couple who fell in love after finding each other in a GRI course. Listen to the full podcast to find out why persistence is key when it comes to pursuing the one “yes” […]

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