In the above session from Connect Now, Emily Lentz of Curbio explains the snap decisions buyers make when it comes to curb appeal; it’s critical for marketing a property and attracting buyers, so now is the time to prepare for the spring surge. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/21/9-ways-to-boost-your-listings-curb-appeal-and-sell-for-more/
It’s time to shake things up. Do things a little differently. According to real estate coach Darryl Davis, it’s also a good time to lean into these best practices and smart strategies for a successful year. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/21/10-things-agents-should-stay-focused-on-in-2022/
Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out why award-winning Emerald Coast real estate agent Brandon Zellers knows that there’s magic in the follow-up. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/21/lesson-learned-dont-be-afraid-to-pick-up-the-phone/
There’s one thing we’ve learned over the past two years since the rise of COVID: The future is never crystal clear. Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency in Los Angeles, shares his predictions for the 2022 market. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/21/us-home-inventory-drops-below-1m-whats-next-for-real-estate-this-year/
Keller Williams’ annual gathering begins Sunday. It’ll include big names such as Gary Keller and offer hints at where real estate is going in these unprecedented times. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/20/what-to-watch-as-keller-williams-family-reunion-unfolds-this-week/
Buying a home management app for your new homeowner clients is one way to stay in front of them and provide value long after the sale closes. The options are many, and Inman’s Craig Rowe has reviewed most. Here’s a rundown of his favorites and what they offer. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/20/gifting-a-home-management-app-heres-what-to-know-from-a-to-zyyah/
A CoreLogic report found that 14.5 million properties were subject to natural disasters that caused $56.9 billion in property damage last year. These events can have significant long-term impacts on communities. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/18/one-in-10-us-homes-impacted-by-natural-disasters-in-2021/
Doma is racing to adapt technology it pioneered to provide “instant underwriting” of title insurance for mortgage refinancings, so that the same technology can also be used to underwrite title insurance on more complex purchase loans. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/18/doma-expects-rising-interest-rates-will-slow-companys-growth/
Keller Williams holding company kwx has acquired Philadelphia-based transaction management platform CPros. The platform will be integrated into KW Command, as it goes under a rebrand to Leverage Pros. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/18/keller-williams-acquires-transaction-management-platform-cpros/
Peers, colleagues and friends in southern California shared their memories of Hilton & Hyland co-founder Jeff Hyland and described the lasting impact he had on the real estate industry. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/02/18/the-finest-in-our-business-agents-and-friends-remember-jeff-hyland/
