Is real estate blogging really worth it?
By Teresa Boardman | Source Inman Are you creative, artistic or just looking for a unique way to prospect for business? If so, it might be time to consider starting a blog — doing so will change your business and your life. I started a real estate blog in 2005. Since then, I’ve published more […]
Want Instant Curb Appeal on the Cheap? These 6 Easy Tricks Will Cost You Under $200
By Jane Chertoff | Source Realtor.com It should come as no surprise that before you sell your home, you’ve got to make it sparkle—after all, prospective buyers will be peeking in every corner, closet, and cabinet they can get into. But when you’re so focused on the inside, it’s easy to overlook the first (and arguably most […]
5 Surprising questions you’d never think to ask a real estate agent, but really should
By Cathie Ericson | Source Realtor.com Before signing on to work with a particular real estate agent, it’s par for the course to suss out how this pro will meet your needs by asking some questions For example: How many homes have you sold? What neighborhoods do you specialize in? While these are all perfectly […]
NEW MARKET LAUNCH: Tampa, FL
Virtuance Real Estate Photography has officially launched in Tampa, FL! We are excited to announce that our marketing and photography solutions are now available in Tampa, Florida. Tampa joins 28 markets nationwide using Virtuance including Miami and Orlando. Real estate agents in the Tampa area now have access to groundbreaking HDReal® image processing technology proven to sell […]
Lead Generation: A Beginner’s Guide to Generating Business Leads the Inbound Way
By Lindsay Kolowich | Source Hubspot We’ve all been through it. You know, the moment you’re about to dig into the best darn pile of spaghetti and meatballs you’ve ever seen. Just as you twist your fork in the pasta, spear a mouth-watering meatball, and go in for the first savory bite … the phone […]
How a former pastry chef uses her skills to sweeten real estate deals
By Marian Mcpherson | Source Inman News Real estate agent Hannah Tai uses her pastry chef skills to create unforgettable closing gifts for every client You’re just as likely to find real estate agent Hannah Tai mixing batter, hand-painting fondant and carefully placing sprinkles as you are to find her diligently working to seal the deal for […]
The 7 dos and don’ts of a show-stealing listing presentation
By Rick Nayar | Source Inman News How to win sellers over and get the listing Sometimes the most important determining factor in whether or not you earn a new listing is the quality of your listing presentation. When you meet with clients about their home, you are essentially auditioning for the role of their new real […]
Amazon HQ2 is still a mystery, but this real estate startup already plans to expand to the winning city
By Monica Nickelsburg | Source: GeekWire Bryan Copley remembers “the day that the last single-family residence in South Lake Union was bulldozed.” The CityBldr CEO has lived in the same Seattle neighborhood Amazon calls home for about four years. He has watched South Lake Union transform to keep pace with Amazon’s rapid growth, a metamorphosis that is […]
How to use social media to attract home buyers
Social media for real estate has come a long way We hate to break it to you, but the days of posting listings in the local paper and hoping buyers see your client’s yard signs are coming to an end. Likewise, if you’re only posting your listing to the MLS and to third-party databases, like Zillow […]
How to improve your email marketing strategy
A strong email marketing strategy continues to play an important role in an agent’s success. It’s important to understand that email optimization is a practice that requires continued experimentation. As digital trends evolve over time, so will your email campaigns. Creating a solid email marketing strategy from scratch is tough, but we’re here to help! Let’s […]