Connect the Sessions: Get your tech tools in order at Tech Connect
Get a fully rounded tech education or brush up on your existing tech skills so you’re ready to tackle 2019 with full force
by Inman Nov 30
Augmented reality is becoming a widespread real estate tool
A new survey found that 14.1% of consumers have used either augmented or virtual reality in their home searches
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 30
This is the coolest (and weirdest) smart furniture to own in 2019
Get ready for smart tables, showerheads and even toilets
Artifakt Digital wants to show agents a better way to get online leads
Toronto-based Artifakt Digital is a 10-year-old creative agency that focuses on website solutions for real estate offices
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
JPMorgan Chase is using Pinterest to reach millennials
The bank's new marketing campaign creates boards of potential renovations and then offers financing options
Homes houses roofs
The average single-family home now clocks in at $395,000
Real estate companies are prime targets for cyber attacks
A new report found that real estate companies suffered 54 cyber attacks on average this quarter. Here's why and what to do to defend against them
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
Homeless good Samaritan who returned $10K check is now on his way to becoming a Realtor
Agent Roberta Hoskie has been helping Elmer Alvarez earn his license — then they plan on starting business together
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The 2 brands took the top spots in their respective categories in the America's Best Customer Service 2019 rankings
Harbor is bringing blockchain to real estate investing
The San Francisco-based startup believes the technology will make it easier and cheaper to invest in private securities like real estate investment trusts
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
8 smart-home features buyers will want in 2019
Trends in home features constantly change, especially as new technology becomes available, and you need to stay on top of the innovation to sell it
by Kayla Matthews Nov 27
Zillow stock on the rise as board members double down
Zillow's co-founder purchased more than 700,000 shares in the company this month
by Patrick Kearns Nov 26
New website helps NYC renters bypass agents, commissions
TransparentCity wants to help renters get better deals by connecting them directly with in-house leasing teams
by Teke Wiggin Nov 26
Buyside uses buyer data to help agents win more listings
Brokerages in larger urban markets would benefit from home shopper interaction data and graphics
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 26
How to market a listing from staging to social media
Figure out what your 'thing' is, and create a brand around it: Cheryl Eisen on IMG’s new essentials for real estate marketing
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
Keep the peace on Thanksgiving with these conversation starters
Amazon HQ2, iBuyers and affordable housing are just a few non-partisan talking points to work into your repertoire as the family's reigning real estate expert this Thanksgiving
by Bryson Masse Nov 21