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Agents and brokers are some of the busiest people I know and are always on the run. Do you need a to-do list that is usable everywhere (and I do mean everywhere, iPhones, Androids, Windows and Macs!)?  Enter Wunderlist, a free Web and/or mobile app. This easy to use task manager will make your bu...

Last Thursday, October 20, we sponsored InmanNext’s Webinar, “I Suck at Twitter: Please Help Me!” presented by Chris Smith.  With social media on every marketing plan, we wanted to take this opportunity to recap the Webinar for you so you can reap some of the benefits in case you missed it.So wha...

After talking to agents and brokers, it seems like many of you want to take advantage of search engine optimization (SEO), but aren’t exactly sure what it is or how to best utilize it in your marketing efforts. You’ve come to the right place!   What is SEO? SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimizat...

Two weeky ago, we sponsored a Webinar with Inman Next, “Facebook Isn’t Working: Here’s Why” presented by Chris Smith. It revolved around the basics of Facebook real estate marketing, and gave new tips and advice for using it to your advantage. Read on for three quick tips in case you missed it!  ...

We talk a lot about how valuable social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. are to networking. But one that may go unmentioned (but not unnoticed) is YouTube. Having a video tour of a house is not a new concept by any means, but getting the video out there is much easier than y...

We recently sponsored an Inman Webinar, “Facebook Isn’t Working: Here’s Why,” presented by Chris Smith. More than 600 agents and brokers attended the live Webinar and Chris shared a lot of great tips on why Facebook (FB) as a social media marketing tool may not be working. Here’s a quick recap in...

Over 800 million people are on Facebook alone, not to mention Twitter, Foursquare, Google+, etc. But did you know only 5% of agents used social media to market their listings last year? There is huge opportunity here! And even if you are active on Facebook or Twitter, you may still ask yourself t...

Mastering online real estate advertising, wherever you choose to pursue it, is critical to your future business success. That’s why HomeFinder.com created the Top Ten Advertising Principles for Killer Real Estate Advertising guide. Whether you’re looking for new tips or just a refresher on online...

Happy Tuesday! In last week’s post, we shared details about the launch of our patent-pending Single Property Websites, which take the hassle out of set up and maintenance. Today we wanted to show just how easy it is to get your Single Property Websites up and running in three simple steps and in ...

Your listings have a home address. But do they have a Web address? We’re talking about Single Property Websites. Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, don’t discount them just yet. You know 90 percent of buyers search for homes online. But did you know the way they search is getting more specific? At...