The 10+ greatest real estate and sales books of all time (IMHO)

Everyone should be continuously learning and honing their craft, especially in the ever-changing landscape of real estate. Here are the all-time best real estate and sales books according to Jay Thompson.

Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here’s why.

Thanks to new rules, NCAA athletes can now use their name, image and likeness to promote your business. Smart agents should seize this opportunity. Here’s why.

Pulse: What do newbies need to know about marketing listings?

When it comes to listings, what makes for a solid marketing strategy? From social media to video tours, we want you to chime in with your best advice and tips for newbie agents.

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Apple Places: Manage Your Business Listings In Apple Maps

Apple seems to have relaunched what as known as Apple Maps Connect to Apple Places. Apple Maps Connect launched in 2014 but as of this past Friday, I am told, Apple rebranded it to Apple Places and Apple Business Register.

Rookie Podcast 99: Buying a 51-Unit Property with 0% Interest and No Money Down

It takes most real estate investors a while before they make the jump from single-family homes to commercial properties or large multifamily properties like mobile home parks. Edwin Byler isn’t […]

Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS

The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products. The post Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

Tech-leaning condo management firm Daisy officially launches in New York City

Daisy, a new technology-forward property management company for residential building owners, has launched in two New York City boroughs: Manhattan and Brooklyn.

A Lot of Us Should Start Wearing Masks Again, According to the CDC

The CDC announced today that students and teachers in K-12 schools should all wear masks, whether they’re vaccinated or not. And people who are vaccinated should go back to wearing masks indoors if they are in an area with “substantial” or “high” community transmission. Read more…

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Jerks, With Melinda Wenner Moyer

How do you raise kids who aren’t racist or sexist? What do you do if you find out that your kid has bullied a classmate? When should you start to worry that your child’s selfishness has gone too far? Read more…

It’s Time to Audit Your Gift Cards

According to a new Bankrate survey, 73% of US adults have unused gift cards they haven’t redeemed in the last year, leaving an average total of $116 hanging out there. The problem with gift cards is if you don’t spend them in the first year, they tend to stay unspent, whether because you forget about […]

How to Initiate Your Alexa Routines by Using Different Phrases

Custom Routines are one of the handiest features of the Amazon Echo—you can use them to launch a cascade of home automation actions before bed or play specific media each morning—all in response to a single request. And now Alexa can respond to up to seven unique phrases per routine (versus just one), so you […]

You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Right Now

Make sure you install the latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Big Sur system updates immediately to patch a dangerous security vulnerability that hackers are actively exploiting in the wild. Read more…

What’s Up in Boston? A Realtor Breaks Down the Market

With nearly 700,000 people living in Boston, it’s safe to say New England’s largest city found itself going through drastic changes over the past year. Here’s what to know.

Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program

The launch of KW New Homes comes amid an ongoing period of historically low housing inventory, making new homes an especially appealing area of focus for many agents.