Do you find it difficult to promote yourself without overtly tooting your own horn or sounding like a typical salesman? You’re not alone. In fact, when it comes to self-promotion, most people aren’t sure how to go about it without sounding insincere. The truth is, self-promotion can be a powerful tool to win a listing, … Read more

Regardless of how meticulously you’ve saved, planned and prepared to buy a home, it may feel like it’s never quite the right time. There are a host of external factors at play in this significant financial decision including the time of year you decide to purchase, fluctuations in your local housing market and uncertainty in … Read more

Choosing the best realtor isn’t the only challenge you’ll face when putting your home on the market. Making sure your home is in top condition is vital when it comes to enticing potential buyers. One way to make sure your home is both modern and updated is to incorporate stylish colors into the design. Why … Read more

Realty ONE Group, the nation’s fifth-largest independent real estate brand, is pleased to announce another year of record-breaking milestones that include international expansion, growth in the brand’s franchise network and recognition for the company’s executives and workplace culture. “2018 was the year we made noise and opened doors on an international scale starting with our … Read more

If you were asked to name the biggest players in the mortgage industry 10 years ago, you probably would have answered Wells Fargo, Chase, and Bank of America. These three banks were once collectively responsible for 50% of all mortgage loan originations. However, their market share has dipped in recent years, with originations declining by … Read more

Beautiful outdoor landscaping can go a long way toward helping you sell your home quickly and getting a nice price, but what do you do if you must sell your home in January? How can you show those that drive by that your home offers great landscaping attributes if the temperature is below zero? Check … Read more

Fintech lenders have a lot going for them; over the past six years, the market share of online lenders quadrupled, while the value of mortgage debt in the United States swelled to $14.9 trillion. In 2016, online lending behemoths Quicken Loans and loanDepot increased their total loan dollar amounts originated by 22% and 40%, respectively, … Read more

Welsh-born poet George Herbert once said, “Good words are worth much and cost little”, and this is especially relevant in all facets of our personal and professional lives as communication is the key to success. The main takeaway in communication comes from its efficiency and effectiveness and ensuring that both work together cohesively. The difference … Read more

Draw attention to your home by creating a high amount of curb appeal without a high price. There are plenty of ways to upgrade the exterior of your home with just a few dollars and a little bit of time. Make sure that your home is noticed, and more importantly remembered, by potential home buyers … Read more

The nation’s fifth-largest independent real estate brand and fast-growing franchisor set an all new bar by drawing in over 5,000 industry professionals and attendees to their engaging and interactive booth One of the nation’s fastest-growing franchisors, Realty ONE Group, is pleased to report that the independent real estate brand made a positive and successful impact … Read more