RealPage acquires property management company Buildium for $580M
Tenant screening company RealPage has just purchased Buildium, a property management company, in a $580 million deal in cash....Read MoreIt takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 1)
In this two-part series, we'll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time....Read MoreReformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market
In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now?...Read MoreLesson Learned: Listen to your inner voice
Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Naples agent Sonja Pound suggests focusing your energy on trusting your gut and building relationships when growing your business.
...Read More5 ways to amp up your client communication skills
Would you like to close more deals, have fewer challenges in your transactions and leave your clients feeling you truly understand who they are? You might not think about it, but there's lots more to communicating effectively than speaking and texting. Learn these communications skills and styles to ensure your own effectiveness....Read MoreThe 6 features your luxury seller should upgrade
The littlest things can make the biggest impressions. When you show a high-end home, it may very well be the small flaws — scratched wood, worn furnishings, old appliances — that stand out in a buyer’s mind, no matter how beautiful the property. ...Read More3 ways to get ahead in 2020 — starting right now
Seasonality only exists in real estate for buyers and sellers, not for you. For the true hustlers of the industry, there is no downtime. In fact, you’re working harder when everyone else is kicking back. Why? Because that’s how you get ahead....Read MoreHow to use the ‘1-7-30’ method to realize your goals
Focusing on realistic and attainable goals is critical when establishing business and personal ambitions. Shorter-term goals allow you to zero in on what needs to be done now to meet them. Here's how you can plan for the short and long term....Read MoreMortgage rates rising? Look again
The information technology revolution continues to break old assumptions behind economic modeling. We're in uncharted waters — though the leaders at the Federal Reserve have some theories and data. ...Read MoreWilted curb appeal? Try Tilly’s online landscape design services
Tilly is an online landscape design company that offers real estate agents and sellers an array of exterior staging services. ...Read More