Now more than ever, travelers have an abundance of accommodation options—from traditional hotel chains to a variety of Airbnb properties. Airbnbs have grown so much since the company’s inception in 2008 that it now accounts for 20% of the United States consumer lodging market. Hotels are thriving; the average revenue per available hotel room grew…
41 Real Estate Open House Ideas People Love
Unique real estate open house ideas can be the key to a successful property showing and subsequent sales. To help make your showing a success, we asked real estate professionals for their best open house tips. Their responses cover everything from staging to more innovative ideas like hiring a drone banner to advertise your event….
Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (+ Top Test Prep Providers)
A real estate practice exam is a mock test designed to help prospective agents prepare for their licensing exam. They typically include dozens of multiple-choice questions covering topics like real estate law, finance, and ethics. Free full-length practice exams are hard to find, so students should consider sourcing them from a subscription-based exam prep company….
Real Estate Transaction Management Software: 6 Best Platforms
The best real estate transaction management software gives realty professionals the ability to create, send, store, and track documents securely electronically, leading to more efficient sales processes. We evaluated 11 transaction management platforms and found the six best based on price, integrations, storage, security, ease of use, and customer service. Top 6 Real Estate Transaction…
6 Best WordPress IDX Plugins
WordPress IDX (internet data exchange) is a connection between a website and the multiple listing service (MLS) that allows agents to display MLS for-sale properties on their website, typically using a plugin. We compared 12 IDX WordPress plugins to find the best according to price, features, customization, marketing, usability, and service. Before you can use…
Real Estate Chatbots: The Ultimate Guide
A real estate chatbot is an automated program that allows agents to simulate conversation with site visitors via a chat interface on their website. This program—or bot—helps answer common questions about properties and services without agents spending their own time interacting with visitors. This often results in new leads and, eventually, sales. If you’re ready…
Real Estate Agent vs Broker: The Differences Explained
A real estate agent is anyone who has earned a real estate license. A real estate broker is an agent who has also passed their broker license exam. The primary difference between a real estate agent and broker is that a broker can own a real estate firm or hire agents to work for them….
Realtor.com Leads for Agents: How to Maximize Your ROI
Realtor.com is the second-largest online real estate marketplace, with over 18 million unique monthly visitors. The platform offers free and paid marketing and lead generation tools to help agents grow their business. Pricing information isn’t readily available online, but services for Realtor.com leads reportedly cost from $200 to over $1,000 per month. How Much Realtor.com…
10 States With the Strongest Housing Markets
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…
35 Best Real Estate Hashtags for Social Media
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…
Open House Signs: Top Providers, Cost & Examples
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
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. To do so, we compared features like pricing, social media management, pay-per-click marketing, and other services. Top 6 Real Estate…