When sellers use hidden cameras, sometimes their agent is the target
For reasons ranging from safety during showings to snooping on their own agents, home sellers dish on why they do or don’t use hidden cameras.
Here’s the tech real estate agents wished their brokerages offered
Cyber security and lead generation topped the list of tech tools agents wished their brokerages offered, according to a new National Association of Realtors study.
You Should Add Umeboshi Vinegar to Your Whipped Cream
I am usually a whipped cream purist. Heavy cream doesn’t need to be flavored, as it already has a flavor—the flavor of cream. I rarely sweeten heavy cream before whipping, especially if it’s destined for something that is sweet. (Just let the cream be rich and fatty and creamy!) But a friend recently mentioned that… […]
Home prices grow 17% in June, the highest level since 1979: CoreLogic
The latest CoreLogic report found that home prices are continuing their record-breaking ascent, with detached properties appreciating the most.
Redfin adds ClimateCheck risk data to its website
The news comes on the heels of RealScout and Ojo Labs also adding ClimateCheck data to their listings portals in recent months as consumers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk factors when buying a home.
BHGRE adds a record-breaking 14 new affiliates in 2021
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate added a record number of new affiliates during the first half of 2021. The brand strengthened its presence in California and opened its first office in Alaska.
What agents should know about working with institutional investors
Formerly a commercial real estate agent, Dan Noma, Jr. has focused his work on institutional investors for more than a decade. Here, he shares what he’s learned and why agents should consider this sector of the industry.
Google: Coming Back In Search Is Faster Than Dropping Out In Search After Downtime
John Mueller of Google said on Reddit the other day that generally speaking he has seen that it is faster for sites to return to the Google search results after experiencing site downtime than it takes for the pages to drop out of the Google search results.
Poll: SEOs Split On How They Will Nofollow Sponsored Links
Aleyda Solis posted a Twitter poll last week after Google published its suggestions around the link spam update and nofollow vs rel sponsored attributes. The poll showed that SEOs are very split around how they will or will not handle sponsored links.
Google: If You Remove A Part Of Your Site, The Site Will Rank Differently
Here is one of those classic John Mueller responses, where the Googler said “So, asked differently, if you remove a part of your website, will that website rank differently? Yes, of course it will. It’s a different website afterwards.” Classic.
Why Is There No Discover Data In Google Search Console API? There Is No Query.
The Google Search Console Performance report API does not include Google Discover data. We’ve known that for a while. But the question is why? John Mueller of Google said the reason is “partially because there’s no notion of “query”.”
Renting vs. buying: Here are some points to ponder
Given current market conditions, there really are no bargains, so it comes down to what a given individual wants — financially and personally. Here’s what to consider in the buying versus renting debate.
How to beat rejection before it beats you
Dealing with rejection is never easy, but keeping a positive outlook and learning from past experiences will benefit you in the long run. Here are a few ways bounce back when you’ve been shot down.
Pulse: What newbies need to know about marketing listings
From utilizing professional photography to tapping into your sphere, here are some essential tips newbies need to know about marketing listings today.
Dallas @properties franchise nabs high-profile Compass agent
Piper Young spent more than three years at Compass, but said she ultimately jumped to @properties thanks to its technology and culture.
