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The National Association of Realtors recently collaborated with Google to research digital habits of home buyers, to “better understand the evolving role of digital media in the consumer home search process.” The result? A realization that today’s home shopper is über-connected, to sa

As we start the year, we can anticipate a lot of lists – both predictions and recaps. Later in 2013, we’ll be sure to take a look at how real estate agents used technology throughout the whole of 2012. Before that, however, let’s recap 2011 stats for a frame of reference. Most valuabl

As a real estate sales agent, developing lasting, trustworthy and confident relationships is a must. In person, this is probably something you cultivate on a daily basis. But how do you manage to build meaningful relationships on the internet? Adding live chat to your website might be

2013 is already shaping up to be a promising year for the U.S. housing market. A favorable end to 2012, thanks to a strong rebound in the market, have led RE/MAX Co-Founder and Chairman Dave Liniger to go on the record with his top ten predictions for the coming 12 months. “Alth

Too many things on your plate? Struggling with bits of scrap paper, notes drawn on napkins and reminders haphazardly loaded into your phone? With Evernote, you can do away with all of that. Basic Evernote service is free, and premium service is just $45 per year, or $5 per month. As a

We’ve talked previously about the NAR statistic that 87% of prospective home buyers start their search online. And for most web users, Google remains the default search engine. In fact, it is the most-used search engine for researching and purchasing real estate information and servic

So, what exactly is a QR code? If you’re like many, you’re probably wondering what on Earth is a QR Code, and what’s it good for? “QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) first designed fo

The annual report I value most is the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. This report is packed full of useful statistics for agents and brokers who are looking to educate themselves about the sales process from the perspective of the Home Buyer and S

The National Association of Realtors annually examines the purchases of real estate in the United States by international buyers. As they point out: “We live in a global marketplace. While all real estate is local, not all property buyers are.” The estimated volume of international sa

If you’re a real estate agent reading this blog, chances are you already have a properties website or websites. If not, what are you waiting for?? Getting your properties online is crucial for boosting sales, visibility and credibility. Let’s face it – your online marketing is just as