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Real Estate Transaction Management Software: 6 Best Platforms 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 23, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Tools | Comments (5)

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 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 23, 2019 | Business Website, Buyer's Guide, Real Estate | Comments (8)

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

By Kiah Treece on August 23, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Tools, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

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…

What Is a Buyer’s Agent?

By Kiah Treece on August 20, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Terms, What is | Comments (0)

A buyer’s agent is a real estate professional who is legally licensed to represent the buyer’s interests in a real estate transaction. Buyer’s agents search for properties, schedule showings, and negotiate contracts on behalf of homebuyers. Plus, there is no additional cost, as the buyer’s agent receives a commission from the sale price. When buying…

27 Real Estate Statistics You Should Know

By Diana Bourgeois on August 19, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Trends, Statistics | Comments (2)

Real estate statistics give buyers and agents data-based insight into the constantly shifting housing market. This can be helpful when setting buying expectations, finding the right property, and negotiating the right price for a home. For the most accurate look at the current real estate market, review our 27 statistics below. When buying a home,…

Real Estate Economics: Definition, Characteristics & Influencing Factors

By Kiah Treece on August 14, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Terms, What is | Comments (0)

Real estate economics is the application of economic principles to real estate markets. This is affected by the people involved in real estate, such as owners and developers, as well as macroeconomic forces like supply and demand. Specifically, real estate markets are affected by factors like demographics, interest rates, government policies, and the overall economy….

Realtor.com Leads for Agents: How to Maximize Your ROI in 2019

By Kiah Treece on August 12, 2019 | Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Ultimate Guide | Comments (1)

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 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 12, 2019 | Listicle, Real Estate, Real Estate Trends | Comments (0)

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…

6 Top Real Estate Website Builders 2019

By Diana Bourgeois on August 7, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing | Comments (80)

A real estate website builder helps real estate agents create an online presence to showcase properties they’re selling and to promote their brand to potential buyers. We reviewed 13 real estate website builders and narrowed it to the top six based on price, features, ease of use, lead generation, and best fit for users. Top…

Best Online Contractor License Schools 2019

By Kiah Treece on August 7, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, Real Estate, Real Estate Careers | Comments (0)

Online contractor license schools help aspiring general contractors meet state-specific licensing requirements with on-demand courses. We reviewed general contractor schools available nationally and chose the top three; we also included the best schools in California, Florida, and Michigan to represent major regions. All schools were reviewed based on pricing, course format, reviews, and customer support….