With the nationwide housing market showing steady growth—from 4.54 million sales in 2011 to 6.44 million predicted sales in 2019—buyers may be keen to scope out their next home purchase. But this nationwide trend is not necessarily indicative of the housing market health in each state. Indeed, statewide economies are always in flux, with many…
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35 Best Real Estate Hashtags for Social Media 2019
Real estate hashtags are searchable words preceded by a “#”; they are used in social media to categorize real estate-related content. Users can find this content by searching for specific hashtags on each platform. Below, we list 35 top real estate hashtags for agents looking to gain followers, grouping them by topic category. Niche Market…
10 Best States To Be a Real Estate Agent in 2019
A real estate agent’s success depends largely on their market. To help determine the best states, we evaluated agent opportunities in all 50 states based on salary, cost of living, home values, competition, and home ownership. Unsurprisingly, the top 10 states had several characteristics in common, including high income and high average home values. How…
Open House Signs: Top Providers, Cost & Examples 2019
Real estate open house signs are designed to draw potential home buyers into public showings of properties that are for sale. To achieve this, they should be clearly visible, legible, and eye-catching. Pricing for these signs ranges from $3/each for yard signs to $75/each for feather signs. While open house signs are important, agents can…
6 Best Real Estate Marketing Companies for 2019
Real estate marketing companies help agents market their properties using social media, advertising, online directories, and other mainstream marketing tools. We evaluated a variety of companies to identify the six best real estate marketing companies in 2019. To do so, we compared features like pricing, social media management, pay-per-click marketing, and other services. Top 6…
Bandit Signs: Definition, Cost, Providers & Tips
Bandit signs are advertisements that encourage homeowners to sell their home to an investor. To attract homeowners, investors place signs with messaging like “Sell Your House for Cash” and a phone number in yards or community areas. These signs are used primarily to help investors acquire new property quickly and cheaply. How Bandit Signs Work…
How to Become a Home Inspector in 8 Steps
A home inspector conducts a thorough visual inspection of a home prior to purchase. With an average annual income of over $50,000, a home inspector salary can offer a solid living on a flexible schedule. To become a home inspector, find out the requirements for your state, complete your coursework, and take your exam. 1….
6 Best Real Estate Database Software 2019
Real estate database software, the core of customer relationship managers (CRMs), allows users to track leads through the buying cycle, communicate with them, contact fields, and integrate marketing tools to enhance engagement. We reviewed 10 database software solutions to find the six best — including the best overall — based on price, features, and support….
6 Best Schools for California Real Estate License Renewal 2019
California real estate license renewal courses are required every four years and agents must take 45 hours of coursework to meet state requirements. We reviewed a dozen California real estate license renewal courses online to identify the top six. To do so, we compared price, course format, selection of elective courses, and customer support. Top…
New York Real Estate Continuing Education: Ultimate Guide 2019
Real estate professionals in New York must take 22.5 hours of continuing education courses every two years to renew their licenses. This includes three hours of fair housing or discrimination classes and at least one hour of agency law. Online New York real estate continuing education course packages generally cost between $100 and $150. If…
Real Estate Marketing to Millennials: 27 Tips From the Pros
Millennials are very independent and always on the move. As of 2017, they have become the largest age group of homebuyers, which means that it’s time for real estate agents to master the art of real estate marketing to millennials. We asked experts to share marketing tips to reach these aspiring homeowners today best. Here…
Top 27 Home Staging Tips for Real Estate Agents
Staging a house involves updating furniture, paint, decor, or appliances to make a property more attractive to potential buyers. While staging can help a listing sell faster and at a higher price, it can be expensive and time-consuming. To help, we compiled the top 27 home staging tips, along with before and after photos. Here…