Real Estate Technology

How Tech Tools Boost Transparency in Real Estate

In the world of real estate, transparency should be the norm. It should be expected and respected by the buyer, seller, agent and broker involved in a transaction. However, not eve...

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How to Market Your Listings Effectively in 2023

As a real estate pro, you know the role that marketing your listings plays in your overall success. Even in a competitive industry, you can tap into surefire marketing tactics to b...

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Effective Networking Tips to Grow Your Leads

In real estate, networking is a great tool to connect with fellow agents, gain some exposure and find a seat at some notable industry events. But networking can also be used–and sh...

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Building Your Business Through Local and National Networking Options

Effective networking is crucial to your success in real estate. Finding clients can be a uniquely difficult task, mainly when it depends on a cooling marketplace where buyers and s...

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Leaning on Local Support

For an agent just starting your career or thinking about switching brokerages, it’s important to select a company that fits your needs and goals and provides dependable support. Ha...

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How to Invest in Your Real Estate Career Right Now

As the market ebbs and flows, any time is really the perfect time to invest in yourself and your real estate business. At HomeSmart, our agents are our priority, so we’ve created a...

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Making a Connection: How to Engage Potential and Previous Clients

A silver lining coming out of the pandemic is that technology has not only made it possible to stay engaged with each other but also presented more opportunities to connect with po...

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5 Hidden Costs When Buying a Home

Buying a home is exciting — but it can also be expensive. And, we’re not just talking about the actual cost of the home. Some home buyers get so wrapped up in their home budget tha...

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What Fixes are Mandatory After a Home Inspection?

As a seller, your to-do list is already pretty sizable by the time the home inspection comes around. As you can guess, the home inspection can be quite the point of contention for ...

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Three Things to Consider When Negotiating a Home Offer During a Pandemic

Despite the pandemic, many people have been able to find a home they love! When it’s time to make an offer, though, there may be a fair amount of uncertainty. You may be asking: “H...

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How to Prepare for Buying a Home “Sight Unseen”

Online shopping has become more popular than ever, and that goes for just about everything, from groceries to clothes to homes. Yep, you read that right: virtual home buying has be...

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How to Say Goodbye When Leaving a Home You Love

Moving is never easy – especially when you’re leaving a home that you love. Whether it was where you grew up, where you raised your kids or just a place where great memories were m...