$1.3 Million Homes in Anguilla
New York Times | April 26, 2024
A solar-powered seafront villa, a three-bedroom house with gardens near Shoal Bay Beach, and a presale in a six-home development opposite the Four Seasons Resort Anguilla.
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Member Engagement Tools for MLS and Realtor Associations
Geek Estate Blog | April 25, 2024
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Solid Earth] Creating technology solutions for MLSs and Realtor Associations, Solid Earth launched the first web-based MLS platform, List It, in 1999. Since launching the Spring website platform...
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California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years
Inman News | April 24, 2024
Two years after taking the helm, California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has stepped down from his post. His resignation went into effect immediately, with C.A.R. subsidiary Real Estate Business Services (REBS) CEO Debra Ferrier taking over as interim CEO as the Association launches a nationwide search for a new leader.
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CoStar Group tallies Q1 revenue growth on success of Homes.com
Inman News | April 23, 2024
The Virginia-based commercial and residential real estate behemoth released its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, which revealed the company grew its revenue 12 percent year over year to $656 million. The company remained profitable, although its net income dropped 91 percent from $87 million in Q1 2023 to $7 million.
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With Matterport buy, CoStar makes it a ground game
Inman News | April 23, 2024
Digital twin creation company Matterport has sold to CoStar, parent of home search experience Homes.com and Zillow's chief rival. The deal stands to greatly increase the amount of industry data available to the company for use in its appeal to both real estate agents and consumers.
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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Istvan Fehervari for Homebourse
Geek Estate Blog | April 22, 2024
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Istvan Fehervari from Homebourse. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? My name is Istvan Fehervari, and I’m the Founder & CEO of Homebourse, the New Construction Hub. I am...
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Proptech Job Opportunity: Product Manager at Avail
Geek Estate Blog | April 22, 2024
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Avail ( a Realtor.com company), a tools and guidance provider for landlords. Role Description: As Product Manager within Avail , you’ll join a Product Development team composed of Product Managers, Engineers, Designers,...
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Agent Driven Clarity with Deal Terms and Instant Offer Updates
Geek Estate Blog | April 18, 2024
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Final Offer] Final Offer is a customer-facing and agent-driven platform for negotiating home sales that delivers clear, real-time offer alerts for buyers and sellers. It is designed to...
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2024 REACH Cohort Announced
Geek Estate Blog | April 17, 2024
Geek Estate is about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech (residential and commercial). The REACH program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, they announced their 2024 US Resi Cohort....
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Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Adds New Business Solution
RIS Media | April 17, 2024
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has announced it has added Roomvu to its solutions group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. Roomvu helps real estate professionals sustain their social media presence by automatically posting local, relevant, and timely content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram,…
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Learn More about Factory Built Homes with ZenniHome
Geek Estate Blog | April 16, 2024
3d Printing, Modular, and Prefab is one of the sectors covered in GEM’s Ecosystem Intelligence series. The broader category is a topic I’m personally fascinated with, dating back to long before the 2018 partnership between New Story and ICON, and my reflections on 2018 (*GEM...
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Exploring the Shift Toward In-House Marketing Teams
RIS Media | April 12, 2024
More national real estate franchises are beginning to take marketing measures into their own hands rather than using agencies for hire on a contract basis, RISMedia’s 2024 Agent & Broker Marketing Study found. Drilling down further, the study also found that the average size of an in-house marketing team nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023…
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Social Skills: Advancing Your Socials With ChatGPT
RIS Media | April 9, 2024
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. In real estate, social media marketing is one of your top ways to gather business in the modern age, but it’s not always easy to keep your momentum…
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Tributes Pour In as William Raveis Company Celebrates 50 Years
RIS Media | April 5, 2024
Above, from left, Chris Raveis, William Raveis, RISMedia Founder and CEO John Featherston and Ryan Raveis at the 50th Anniversary celebration. More than a thousand William Raveis’ sales associates, managers and employees, as well as three generations of the Raveis family and guests from Maine to Florida celebrated the firm’s 50th awards celebration in high…
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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Sergii Starostin from Outpost Club
Geek Estate Blog | April 5, 2024
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Sergii Starostin from Outpost Club. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I am Sergii Starostin, a Real Estate Investor, mentor, co-founder, and CEO of Outpost Club, a real estate...
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Proptech Job Opportunity: Chief of Staff at Apartment List
Geek Estate Blog | April 3, 2024
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Apartment List, a rental platform for apartments. Role Responsibilites: Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with the COO to align strategic priorities and drive his leadership team in a unified direction Operational Excellence: Oversee...
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Proptech Job Opportunity: Business Development Representative at Symbium
Geek Estate Blog | March 27, 2024
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Symbium, a user interface for homeowners and contractors to visualize property possibilities, then interact with their governments, starting with permitting and rebates in California. Role & Responsibilities: As a Business Development Representative...
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Streamlining Property Marketing with AI-Powered Virtual Staging
Geek Estate Blog | March 26, 2024
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Virtual Staging AI] Developed at Harvard Innovation Labs, Virtual Staging AI is a virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence. Users can upload images depicting living rooms, bedrooms,...
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Social Skills: 6 Daily Lead-Generation Activities for Insta-Success
RIS Media | March 26, 2024
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. Instagram is undoubtedly one of the most popular platforms for building connections and attracting potential clients to your business. With its visual appeal and interactive features, Instagram offers…
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How to Style and Stage Your Online Brand
REALTOR®Mag | March 26, 2024
How to Style and Stage Your Online Brand
The principles of home staging can also apply to your digital marketing. Content sponsor get.realtor explains how a website’s look attracts prospects.
Marketing, Effective Online Marketing
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Don’t Forget the Basics: How to Market a Home in a Seller’s Market
RIS Media | March 21, 2024
Selling your home is a significant decision. The right strategies can make the process smoother and more profitable. Even in a seller’s market, you can’t take the basics of selling a home for granted. We will cover critical strategies, including professional photography, online platforms and writing compelling descriptions. We aim for clarity, brevity and effectiveness…
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How to Choose the Best Creamy White for Your Space
REALTOR®Mag | March 18, 2024
How to Choose the Best Creamy White for Your Space
Don’t underestimate how a coat of white paint can add depth and character to your interiors—but make sure you choose the right white.
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Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Design & Architecture, Design Trends
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Social Skills: Spring Events to Thaw Out Your Lead Generation
RIS Media | March 12, 2024
Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The temperatures are rising, ice and snow are melting away, and the first day of Spring is less than a week away! It’s time to thaw out your…
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Team Tactics: Branding Your Team as Hyperlocal Experts
RIS Media | March 11, 2024
As REALTORS®—especially to be a successful real estate team—it’s important to keep up on the latest trends and news in the housing market to stay informed for your clients, as they often turn to you for expertise and knowledge. Branding your team as market experts is great for your marketing and attracting clients, but you…
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10 Highlights From the 2024 New American Home
REALTOR®Mag | March 6, 2024
10 Highlights from the 2024 New American Home
Peek inside this year’s show home, spotlighting the latest building innovations and design trends.
By:
Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Design & Architecture, Design Trends
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Colors to Avoid When Selling a Home
REALTOR®Mag | February 26, 2024
Colors to Avoid When Selling a Home
Adding color is a hot trend in home design lately, but be careful which color you choose.
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Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Staging, Design & Architecture, Design Trends
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Social Skills: 5 Social Media Red Flags Every Agent Should Avoid
RIS Media | February 20, 2024
While social media is an essential tool for real estate professionals looking to expand their reach, knowing the best (and worst) practices is crucial. Having a successful online presence involves careful consideration of the content you share, and an understanding of what could lead to potential pitfalls that could undermine your professional reputation. Explore these…
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Hot Home Trend: Colorful Appliances
REALTOR®Mag | February 20, 2024
Hot Home Trend: Colorful Appliances
It’s another way to spice up an all-white kitchen without paint.
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Melissa Dittmann Tracey
Design & Architecture, Design Trends, Kitchen & Bath
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