The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the world’s largest and most influential tech trade shows, showcasing cutting-edge innovations from global companies and startups alike. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, CES typically takes place in early January and spans several days. Organized by the **Consumer Technology Association (CTA)**, the event attracts tech enthusiasts,…
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) releases its annual *Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers* to analyze trends among recent buyers and sellers who completed transactions between July 2023 and June 2024. This flagship report, published since 1981, is a must-read for real estate professionals looking to stay ahead. Each year, NAR compiles the…
Every year, the Consumer Electronics Show amazes with its lineup of innovative gadgets and this year, the Rabbit R1 really stood out. This device, leveraging Rabbit’s proprietary Large Action Model (LAM), promises to streamline our digital interactions by allowing voice commands to manage apps like Spotify, Uber, and DoorDash directly, reducing the need to juggle…
Most of our markets are experiencing low inventory. Because of this, a savvy agent would want to concentrate on building a solid listing presence. One of the tools available to you, for FREE, to do this is RPR Market Trends. Real estate agents can leverage RPR’s Market Trends and Neighborhood Charts to gain more listings…
(Be sure to read to the end to see Pictory in Action) I am constantly looking for innovative tools that agents and lenders can use to boost business. One such tool that has garnered attention is Pictory, a powerful video creation platform that leverages artificial intelligence to transform text and static images into engaging video…
By the time you read this, 2023 will be over, and 2024 will just be starting! I don’t know about you, but many agents have used this time to evaluate the past year and look forward to the new year! If you are looking to improve on your 2023 performance, it might be time to…
As this goes to “press” there are only 48 more days left in 2022! Some of you will think that is a good thing because by all accounts this year has been challenging! Others of you have been busy listing and selling houses, while still others have been hunkering down and not getting much done.…
Have you ever noticed that when a home comes on the market in an area that has seen much activity that another listing in that area pops up fairly soon? I sure have. And that got me to thinking about a prospecting method that I used to use back in the old days. It’s called…
Part of my job with my current brokerage is to meet with agents and provide guidance on a variety of topics that they need advice on. Recently I met with a newer agent (less than 3 years) who is experiencing success as a result of her prospecting efforts, and is finding it hard to stay…
Here in the US, Income Tax day was a month ago. By now you have paid your taxes and maybe even filed an extension so that your actual tax return has been delayed. In either case, if you owed money you had to send it in. Did you struggle with your return? Pulling expenses together…
