First American Home Warranty in Lone Wolf Transaction Management – Broker Opt-out Is Available

For the first time, Transaction Management solutions through Lone Wolf will be marketing and selling First American Home Warranty directly to consumers.

By |2020-08-24T13:00:59-07:00August 24th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Technology|Comments Off on First American Home Warranty in Lone Wolf Transaction Management – Broker Opt-out Is Available

Fair Housing Is Ultimately Local, Like Real Estate – National Association of REALTORS Declaration Must Trickle Down

Housing discrimination is a crime, punishable by federal fines exceeding $100k and other punitive measures, yet one that is still committed around the country even today. As NAR and the Urban Institute suggest, a first step in a solution framework to combat housing discrimination begins at the local level.

By |2020-08-20T13:42:48-07:00August 20th, 2020|NAR, Research|2 Comments

Research-Powered Communication is Rocket Fuel for Marketing

The need to react wisely in a crisis always presents challenges; effective communication creates survivors. The takeaway? You need to do your research.

By |2020-08-11T09:12:25-07:00August 11th, 2020|Communications and PR, Marketing, Our Services|Comments Off on Research-Powered Communication is Rocket Fuel for Marketing

All Businesses Have a Story – 6 Steps to Discover It, Craft It, and Tell It

A clearly communicated story is the backbone of a strong marketing strategy. And the basis for your communications tactics.

By |2020-08-10T12:26:38-07:00August 10th, 2020|Communications and PR, Marketing, Our Services|4 Comments

The Art of the Quote in a news release

The value of a news release does not come from search engine optimization, clicks on your website, or direct sales that result from its publication. The real value of a news release comes from helping you tell your story told the way you want it told.

By |2020-08-06T14:21:25-07:00August 6th, 2020|Communications and PR, Communications and PR|Comments Off on The Art of the Quote in a news release

Grants Available from NAR to Support MLS Consolidation and Data-Sharing

A few weeks ago, posts on social media popped up about the National Association of Realtors® MLS Consolidation Grant Program. The formation of this grant program came about through NAR’s President’s Advisory Group (PAG) and offered three types of grants for MLS’s to pursue.

By |2020-08-05T20:49:53-07:00August 6th, 2020|MLS|Comments Off on Grants Available from NAR to Support MLS Consolidation and Data-Sharing

Why Large Firms are Growing While Small Firms Face Uncertain Futures– 5 Strategies for Success

Enterprise firms understand that operating a brokerage has little to do with selling real estate and everything to do with managing people. Here are five ways to put that knowledge into action.

Survey Results: Best Practices for CMA

The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is the script of the listing presentation. The narrative is developed using listing data.

By |2020-07-29T15:20:39-07:00July 28th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Main category, News, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Survey Results: Best Practices for CMA

Brokers Can Step Up Now and Compete with Online Brands

Data is one of the superpowers exceptional online brands possess-- not just property data, but all kinds of data. Data including customer records, consumer behavior records, and a plethora of statistics from government and private sectors.

By |2020-07-22T10:55:32-07:00July 22nd, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Data-Driven Culture, Technology|Comments Off on Brokers Can Step Up Now and Compete with Online Brands

In a COVID-19 Environment, We All Need New Strategic Plans

A strategic plan is a persistent nudge reminding an organization who they are, what they stand for, what they have accomplished, what they want to accomplish and when, and how it all fits into their industry.

By |2020-07-21T15:08:29-07:00July 21st, 2020|Our Services, Strategic Planning|Comments Off on In a COVID-19 Environment, We All Need New Strategic Plans

Can you guess what the Top 10 issues affecting real estate have in common?

The Counselors of Real Estate hosts one of my favorite annual press announcements. CRE is a 1,000 “by invitation” membership organization comprised of industry veterans representing investors, financiers, developers, corporate real estate professionals, appraisers, consultants, attorneys, brokers, and other industry professionals.

By |2020-07-16T08:22:54-07:00July 16th, 2020|Communications and PR, COVID-19|Comments Off on Can you guess what the Top 10 issues affecting real estate have in common?