Jeff Detwiler, Long & Foster’s president and COO will become CEO. HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today announced its acquisition of Long & Foster, the country’s largest privately held residential real estate company by sales volume, for an undisclosed sum. HomeServices’ 2017 acquisitions, which include Houlihan Lawrence at the beginning of the year, […]
While some markets are feeling the sting of lower sales and contract signings, other markets are thriving in the midst of a too-hot-to-touch housing market — namely, Detroit. Detroit suffered greatly after the recession with a population growth slump, unimpressive job growth and neighborhoods filled with abandoned or foreclosed homes. Some buyers and investors immediately […]
In March, Coldwell Banker launched its 2017 “Homes for Dogs” campaign, a joint effort with Adopt-a-Pet.com to help precious pups find new homes at various Coldwell Banker offices during the Adopt-a-Pet National Adoption Weekend on Sept. 9 – 10. So far, Coldwell Banker has aided more than 20,000 dogs at these events, and this year, […]
With a constant stream of modern technology hitting the market, real estate agents and other professionals are finding new and innovative ways to take advantage of 21st century technology. Whether it’s 360 video being used for virtual home tours, mobile apps that let you take on-the-go continuing education on your phone or new CRM platforms […]
Ranging from modest homes with just enough land to house an aging family pony to multi-million dollar equestrian estates, few types of property require such a specific field of knowledge including equine health care, safety, state liability laws and pasture management. Most clients looking to have their horses on their own property usually have a […]
Though failure is common in the real estate industry, there are real estate agents who get into the business and close 20, 30 or 40-plus homes their first year. Imagine earning that type of income right out of the gate. You too can make this happen when you treat real estate as a career. Below, […]
Reposted with permission from Rachael Hite. Hygge (or Hoo-gah) is definitely having a moment right now in popular culture. What is it? In a nutshell, it’s the Danish cultural practice of savoring life and taking good care of one’s self to prevent depression and ease the stress of their long dark winter nights. Hygge is […]
Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. Home Savi is an automated buyer agency solution for homebuyers. Platforms: Browser Ideal for: Investors; experienced homebuyers; real estate offices looking to outsource buyer agency Top selling points Very easy, consumer-centric user interface Integration of offer […]
Depending on your market, there are many different pricing strategies. If your seller gives you full rein, price the house under market value. In L.A., we are seeing two trends. The first is with sellers who are pricing at market value — or under to create competition. Those listings are flying out the door right now. […]
Updater, whose platform helps real estate agents streamline the moving process for clients, has closed a $45 million funding round and inked agreements to acquire two companies. The startup — which allows real estate agents to help their customers transfer utilities, update accounts and records and forward mail, among other tasks — has entered into agreements to […]
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