--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | Industry Perspectives description: Industry Perspectives | --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) [Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/investing) ## [The Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-beginners-guide-to-real-estate-investing) You've heard about real estate investing, but do you know what it really entails? 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[By Jen Ross on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/jen-ross) April 05, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/real-estate-teams-are-the-future) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Top 5 Terms To Use When Writing Your Listing Descriptions](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/top-5-terms-use-writing-listing-descriptions) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) March 27, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/top-5-terms-use-writing-listing-descriptions) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [New Data Finds Homeowners Struggle When Selling, Despite Hot Market – Part 2](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/new-data-finds-homeowners-struggle-selling-despite-hot-market-part-2) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) March 21, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/new-data-finds-homeowners-struggle-selling-despite-hot-market-part-2) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [New Data Finds Homeowners Struggle When Selling, Despite Hot Market – Part 1](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/new-data-finds-homeowners-struggle-selling-despite-hot-market-part-1) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) March 13, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/new-data-finds-homeowners-struggle-selling-despite-hot-market-part-1) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [From Independent Brokerage Owner to HomeSmart Franchise Partner: A Q&A with Chuck Poteet](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/qa-with-chuck-poteet) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) March 08, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/qa-with-chuck-poteet) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Tech That Sets Us Apart - Behind the Scenes at HomeSmart International](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/tech-sets-us-apart-behind-scenes-homesmart-international) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) March 02, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/tech-sets-us-apart-behind-scenes-homesmart-international) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Finding The Right System One Month After Inman Connect](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/right-system-one-month-inman-connect) [By Matt Hensler on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/matt-hensler) February 20, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/right-system-one-month-inman-connect) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Why You Can’t Help Falling in Love with a Career in Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/cant-help-falling-love-career-real-estate) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) February 14, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/cant-help-falling-love-career-real-estate) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Why a Career Brokerage is the Better Choice.](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/career-brokerage-better-choice) [By Tori Sokol on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/tori-sokol) February 09, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/career-brokerage-better-choice) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) ## [The Evolution of Teams](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/the-evolution-of-teams) [By Wendy Forsythe, Chief Operating Officer on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/wendy-forsythe-chief-operating-officer) February 07, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/the-evolution-of-teams) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) ## [How Much Do You Earn Per Real Estate Hour?](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/how-much-earn-per-real-estate-hour) \[INFOGRAPHIC\] [By Jen Ross on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/jen-ross) February 07, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/how-much-earn-per-real-estate-hour) - 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