real estate search
Articles on how to find the best agent are missing the point on real estate big data
There are several articles circulating on the web about how to choose a real estate agent.
They all seem to say the same thing and they all also miss out on a few important qualities that brokers and agents should possess in this day and age.
That includes the latest real estate search and data technology. But more on that in a second.
Here are some of the usual tips these articles include when looking for an agent:
– Talk with recent clients. Sure, good advice. But be wary, any professional can always keep a handful of happy clients in their back... Read More
What a difference a boundary makes – use tools to show them
“You need boundaries…even in our material creations, boundaries mark the most beautiful of places, between the ocean and the shore, between the mountains and the plains, where the canyon meets the river.” – Wm. Paul Young
Borders are important. Borders have impact. And borders are everywhere.
Home buyers would be smart to research the boundaries surrounding any property they may consider.
One tool real estate brokers and agents can use to assist their clients in this search is the geo-spatial neighborhood map tool... Read More
Realtors can use “big data” without a big risk
The world of technology and big data took a big leap backwards recently when a group of hackers stole millions of pieces of credit... Read More
In some places it’s easy to obtain a real estate license, but not easy to be effective
Big data is here, why don’t you have it on your website?
Yea, the weathermen and women certainly get a lot of abuse.
They predict sunshine. You head out to the beach. Sit down on your towel. And it starts raining.
They predict rain. You don’t make plans for the weekend. And you sit on your couch all day looking out at the sunshine.
It’s almost comical sometimes. And certainly the subject of many comedic routines.
But when it comes to hurricanes, the humor goes away.
In the past two decades hurricanes have wreaked nuclear-bomb type havoc on cities from Homestead, Fla. to New Orleand, La. to NYC, NY... Read More
Enhance the excitement when you land a new listing
How important is mapping technology? Just ask Waze
Sometimes you see one of the big tech heavyweights like Yahoo, Facebook or Microsoft snatch up a... Read More
Location is everything to this aboriginal tribe
It’s amazing how in this modern age we tend to take location for granted.
But if you were... Read More
“One” thing can make a big difference all year
There’s a new book that is making the rounds and is apparently striking a chord with real estate agents.
It’s called “The One Thing” and written by Gary Keller with co-author Jay Papasan. The subtitle – “The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary... Read More
How Realtors can work their way into hyperlocal news sites
Remember that song “Everybody is doin’ a brand new dance now. Come on baby, do the locomotion?”
With all the big players jumping into the hyperlocal content arena, it makes me think of a new version: “Come on... Read More
How “Year of the Tablet" will change how real estate is sold
Imagine if, 20 years ago, you were a real estate agent who dabbled in writing science fiction.
You might write a short story that goes something like this: super-savvy real estate agent Jenny Jetson drives up to a showing with her client in a new hybrid electric car. Before she opens the door to the prospective property, Jenny pulls out a thin and glossy 9 x 12″ “electronic tablet” and touches an icon marked “SpatialMatch.”
With the tap of a button, a satellite view of the home appears instantly. When she clicks on another tab, a map appears.... Read More
How “Year of the Tablet” will change how real estate is sold
Imagine if, 20 years ago, you were a real estate agent who dabbled in writing science fiction.
You might write a short story that goes something like this: super-savvy real estate agent Jenny Jetson drives up to a showing with her client in a new hybrid electric car. Before she opens the door to the prospective property, Jenny pulls out a thin... Read More
Somebody narrow down my property choices, please.
Remember that famous experiment where one group of shoppers was shown six different types of jam, while another was presented with 24 different flavors? Do you remember which group bought more jam? Were you surprised that it was the group with fewer choices?
The reason why can be found in an interesting book called “The Paradox of Choice”, where author
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