Far more agents could be taking advantage of the vacation rental market
Despite a constant influx of travelers, only 17% of real estate agents in the Orlando market have ever sold a vacation rental, according to Erica Muller, CEO of Vrolio
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
The keys to managing in vacation hotspots
These markets are far from your traditional year-round homes in the suburbs and it could lead to months of inactivity if you don't know how to navigate the ups and downs.
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22
Redefy teams up on referrals with Home Captain
The flat-fee brokerage will now connect unrepresented buyers to agents in Home Captain's network of 32,000 real estate pros
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 11
Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs
The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
Airbnb teams up with developer for hotel-condo hybrid
Two upcoming buildings in Austin and Miami will have hotel licenses, giving unit owners the freedom to rent them out as much as they want
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Valet Living debuts rental turnover service
Quick Turns promises to get rental units ready for new tenants in 5 days — or pay landlords rent if it takes longer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
High-end homeowners love biometric tech — but should they?
Unlocking a home with only a fingerprint or facial scan can be awesome, but some experts wonder what happens to all the biometric data users upload
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Notarize teams up with Fidelity National Financial
The partnership pairs the digital notary startup with the largest group of title companies and title insurance underwriters in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 11
Dear Marketing Mastermind: Who are you talking to?
Opinion
Whether you’re creating content or designing a website, it’s important to remember who your audience is and how to effectively reach them
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
Vacation rental industry heats up with iTrip Vacations expansion
The company that helps property owners with management, marketing, SEO, software and other tech is coming to Florida's Treasure Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Helping buyers find a home for the fam? Share these 7 tips
Add value by helping your clients figure out their budget, where they’d like to realistically live and what to expect along the way
by Roger Odoardi Jun 4
Ready to hang out your shingle? Avoid these 5 mistakes
The truth is that many brokerages fail in the startup phase, so steer clear of these potential issues
by Jim Weix May 13
Florida indie brokerage unveils agent tech platform, plans expansion
Mainframe Real Estate CEO Sean Frank says his Orlando-based brokerage's new Automated Back End (ABE) is nimbler than larger national competitors
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Here’s where you should buy and rent out a beach house
Vacation rental startup Vacasa analyzed the specific locations in the US in which rental property owners stand to make the most income on their investments
Is a deal worth going to prison?
As lending standards loosen, the environment for fraud — and cautionary tales — returns
by Jim Weix May 1