Keyword: local

The Foreign Factor

Realtors have an opportunity to become global dealmakers but it will require personal change and a total rethinking of the business, the marketing, clients and listings to be successful.

Two Worlds One Industry: The Evolution Of Online Communities & Networks

The Internet and everything that comes with it has affected personal, public and professional landscapes. We now exist in a digital world, and for better or worse, it has changed the way we do business. Is it a question of shape up or ship out How do professionals keep up with the times and what are the pros and cons of doing so

Clash of the Titans: Power Brokers Flex Their Muscle

There have been major changes to the traditional real estate business model in the past couple of decades, but in order to survive in a tough industry, brokerage companies need to keep evolving. These 10 powerhouse firms have done just that and are reaping the rewards.

The Tug Of War Has Started… Again: The Evolving And Changing Real Estate Business Model

Two decades ago, the real estate industry waited with bated breath as terms like disintermediation and new business models were thrown around, and many thought brokerage companies and agents were going to disappear entirely as a result of changing technology, the Internet, and the collapse of commissions. While its been far from the doom and gloom anticipated, the industry is changing rapidly, and recently there have been increased calls to again look at reengineering the real estate brokerage model.

Guidelines to Expand Your Online Niche (Podcasting)

Podcasting is an inexpensive, fun way of getting your message across, promoting your brand and business and connecting with prospective buyers and sellers. It puts you in the driver seat as you have control over what kind of content you want to convey and in which way you want to do it.