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Real estate companies are prime targets for cyber attacks

The real estate industry has been the second largest target of cyberattacks since mid-2017, according to a new report from a digital security firm — highlighting the need for agents, brokers, and other professionals to be aware and use security measures when corresponding online and sending information via email. The report, from Proofpoint and out […]

FHFA raises conforming loan limits to $484,350

The Federal Housing Finance Agency gives 2019 homebuyers a break with a 6.9 percent increase in the max loan amount Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase. Homebuyers will be able to afford a little more house at a slightly cheaper rate next year thanks to the boost. Source: click here

Homeless good Samaritan who returned $10K check is now on his way to becoming a Realtor

One year after Elmer Alvarez returned a $10,000 check made out to a broker, the once-homeless man is on his way to becoming a Realtor himself. Last November, Alvarez found a $10,000 check on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut. It was made out to Roberta Hoskie, a Realtor and the founder of the local Outreach […]

What’s the latest bathroom trend for baby boomers? Accessibility

Three agents in Los Angeles, Denver and Jacksonville say baby boomers are requesting accessible bathrooms as they begin planning to age in place. Source: click here

Buyside uses buyer data to help agents win more listings

The data company analyzes buyer data for agents to use in seller lead generation and listing presentations, integrates with CRMs and business platforms and provides graphics such as heat maps. Source: click here

What’s the craziest real estate showing story you’ve ever heard?

Have you ever had a totally bizarre or frightening showing? If you’ve been in the business any length of time, you probably have. In my 30-plus years in real estate, I can safely say Melanie Hurwitz holds the bragging rights to the worst showing ever. Here’s what happened. Source: click here

3 ways to get more personal time into your schedule

While there is immense value in working hard, there is also value in life balance. Here are three ways that you can leverage your time, make the same or more money and get a little life back. Source: click here

The questions you’re not asking your tech vendor

Let’s face it, change is hard, and we humans are change resistant. Making any technology change has consequences we often never consider — disruption, resistance, and cost — to our day-to-day responsibilities. You better hope you pick the right horse to ride in on, for all of the upheaval you will face. That’s true even […]

Connect your client with homes outside the United States

Luxury real estate has gone global. Whether it’s a sleek apartment in Monaco or a refined townhouse in London, affluent buyers are collecting properties in many of the most cosmopolitan cities. That means today’s high-end real estate agents have a greater opportunity than ever to provide trusted service to — and build further value for […]

4 creative strategies to attract more listings

Everybody wants more listings. But how do you get them? In today’s Coaching Corner, I’m revealing four creative strategies to attract more listings – but that’s not all. This post was originally part of a four-part series on innovative listing strategies that spanned everything from sticky notes to Instagram Live videos and polls. At the […]

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