It wasn’t until recently that Zillow made information available to home buyers about pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties. But according to the online real estate site, 55% of home buyers have expressed an interest in purchasing a foreclosure property, and now 1.2 million pre-foreclosure and foreclosed properties are available at no cost. These properties include homes [...]

Mobile devices such as Android, iPhone and iPad have changed the lives of Realtors, brokers and sales agents alike. They can take their office on the road, and now for the first time, their MLS too. With MLS Touch, real estate professionals have access to everything they need to stay on top of the local [...]

Facebook acquired Instagram earlier this year, and the cutting-edge photo-sharing service has continued to soar in popularity. For real estate agents, the merger offers a new growth opportunity in marketing. With Facebook’s backing, Instagram will only get bigger. And they already are. They recently launched an Android app, which means that nearly half of all [...]

For many potential homebuyers, the real fun comes in narrowing down the exciting yet endless possibilities for decorating their new living space. Long before they sign the escrow papers, they’re dreaming of shiny new wood floors for the bedroom, a dramatic chandelier above the dining table and a full-blown entertaining deck out back. No wonder [...]

Buying a new home is definitely not the easiest thing in the world. Some decisions are clear and simple, but others are pretty confusing. Phone apps are a great tool for homebuyers to take advantage of – plus they’re free! (Most of them.) Here is a list of some great ones to check out. Around.Me [...]

You can make a big impression in 140 characters, especially to savvy first-time home buyers who are avid users of social media. An impressive 15% of the 18-49 age group uses Twitter, so it’s important to realize that you can generate real estate leads by using it. Here are some tips! 1. Creating a Community [...]

There are so many different ways a client can find you and your listings online.  Wouldn’t it be nice to know where they came from, what they searched, and how long they stayed?  Knowing those bits of information could help you figure out what’s working best for your online presence. Google Webmaster Tools is a [...]

Chances are, if you don’t have a Smartphone, you have been pondering the idea of purchasing one.  For those constantly on the go, they’ve replaced laptops and PCs.  As a result, more websites are becoming “mobile friendly.”  In order for you and your clients to have a better mobile experience, consider following some (or all) [...]

Smartphones have become a part of our lives that professionals simply can’t live without.  They keep you from lugging around a Day Planner and provide you with the freedom to spend more time in the field instead of the office.  As a result, it’s important that you safeguard your Smartphone.  By following these tips, you [...]

Whether you’re trying to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues, or clients, you probably may have so many different methods that it’s hard to keep them straight.  What you might not know is that Facebook has a tool called Video Calling.  It’s a way to be face to face conversation without leaving your status [...]