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9 Do’s and Don’ts for Listing Photos

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Earlier this month at NAR 2012 (National Association of Realtors) there was so much to learn and today we will be sharing a very interesting piece we discovered from Realtor Magazine.

As you may know, the photos for your listing are very important and even if you have been in the business for years or are a rookie – these tips will help you stay ahead of the curve. If you stopped by our booth you may have learned some new things about Facebook from Jimmy Mackin or Pinterest from Erica Campbell – now use these tips for your new listing photos and their tips for social media; the combination could strengthen your brand as its viewed online. Continue reading →

Homes.com Social Channels Offer More

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Homes.com interacts on many social networks and we engage with real etstate professionals like you!

It’s not only about offering great industry news to you, but what you can bring to us.

You are the field professionals, so we admire your opinions, feedback and interaction as much as we pride ourselves on being able to provide it to you.

Here are some of are social channels that are dedicated to real estate professionals:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/homesconnect
Twitter: www.twitter.com/homes_connect
YouTube: www.youtube.com/homesdotcom
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/homesdotcom

Benefits of Social Media:

  • Interacting with individuals that have similar interests
  • sharing news articles
  • Dependable place to go for relevant information
  • Opt out option – You can disengage when you like.
  • Broaden your network – meet new people, new leads

Why you should Engage with Homes.com Social Channels Listed Above:

  • Live Chats. We have various live chats with industry leaders and experts across the real estate a technology realm that could really benefit your everyday workday life.
  • News. Our blog focuses on up to date news for real estate professionals, from agents to mortgage professionals and we like to hear from our readers.  The feedback we gain from readers is what makes our next blog article better than the last.
  • Tips and Resources. Homes.com wants to offer articles where you, as a real estate professional, can read something and take something away from it quickly.  With that said, we like to provide you lists like Joe Sesso’s Top 10 List and bulleted lists with suggested resources to implement in your real estate business.
  • Photos.  Were you too busy to make a recent trade show?  We will have photos AND articles about what you missed!
  • Videos. Homes.com will also provide videos at times from the trade shows and for new products!
  • Network.  Moving to a new area or looking for a new agent or lender to work with? Join our LinkedIn network and find professionals across the country.  See the city they located are in, and also evaluate their resume and review their recommendations.

These are only a few reasons to be involved with social media and to engage with Homes.com.  Join us in one or ALL of the above social channels and let us show you what you are missing.  We look for to interacting with you and hearing about your real estate success and having you share your stories with us.  Are there any real estate stories you would like to share with us here?

 

 

 

Stay GREEN as a Real Estate Professional, Minimize the Paper and Impress!

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If you are working in the real estate industry, then you know how real estate professionals are always on the cutting-edge of technology.  From the fax machine to cell phone, real estate professionals were among the first in line to purchase these items and this trend has continued.

Apple first launched the iPad in 2010, and many real estate professionals jumped on the tablet bandwagon and soon were utilizing this device everyday for business. They may begin to utilize a brand new tool – a program that may forever change the way people sign and share documents including real estate contracts.

It’s called Docusign.
Docusign is a company that is changing the way people sign documents. In real estate especially, loads of paperwork are the norm, not only for the real estate professional, but for buyers and sellers too! Many of us and even you may dread this increased amount of paperwork, especially when you have to carry it around everywhere.

The good news is – those days may be numbered, soon! Continue reading →

Home Sales Projected to Hit Record Highs in 2012

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Is it true that the housing market crash may be a thing of the past - If the National Association of Realtors has anything to say about it, yes!

NAR has released their prediction for the housing market for this year. According to the association, existing-home sales will jump 7 to 10 percent this year.  This will put home sales at the highest they’ve been in five years!

On top of that, pending-home sales in February were up 9.2 percent from last year. There is no doubt that 2012 is shaping up to be a stellar year for the housing market.

How will you take advantage of these predictions?

Start communicating with your clients and prospects more! The more visible you make yourself to your clients and prospects, the more likely they are to engage with you and complete a sale. One easy way to do this is with Email Templates with Homes Connect.

Up Your Outbound Marketing Efforts! With Homes Connect’s Design Center, you can easily create great marketing materials to boost your real estate business. Whether you need flyers for an upcoming open house or direct mailings to let people know that you’re available to be contacted, Homes Connect’s Design Center provide these resources for you!

Get Educated! Through Secrets of Top Selling Agents, you can register for FREE training and advice from experts in the real estate business each month!

This Wednesday, April 4th, at 1PM Eastern, join us with TV real estate expert Barbara Corcoran as she tells us “How to Build a Business — Using Innovation, Branding, Leadership, and Guts.” Barbara has shared her expertise both on NBC’s TODAY Show and ABC’s Shark Tank. Now, YOU get to hear from her directly! Register for this FREE webinar today!

If NAR’s predictions are correct, we’ve  a great year ahead of us. Let Homes.com help you reach your home selling goals for 2012!

To view the full report, check out this article on Inman News.

Make First Time Home Buyers your Niche!

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Homes.com Home prices and Interest rates are at an all time low and, apparently, the real estate industry is at an all time slump. However,  isn’t the Real Estate industry a never-ending cycle of good and bad? It’s just takes some preparation and research to make a timely decision on the best investment for the consumer and the best opportunity cost for the agent. The way that the economy goes up and down isn’t something that we can get used to changing effectively anytime soon, but we can train ourselves to work with what we have.

So, we have a secret for you – with all these low prices and low interest rates banks are promoting, find your niche and sell it. Wait a second, didn’t Sue Adler, #1 Keller Williams New Jersey Agent say it’s not about the sale, it’s about the relationship?

Yes, indeed she did. That’s why we are going to share why it’s important to build your relationships with first time home buyers. These are a few key points to consider: Continue reading →