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When looking to buy a home, there are a ton of things to consider. What style and location best fit your life? What are your “must-haves” and what are your negotiable “would-be-nice” items? And of course, how much can you afford? While the internet has made home searching a more comfortable and user-friendly experience (no […]

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Successful Brokers Leverage RealtyHive for Recruiting and Revenue

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Attracting and retaining talented and top producing agents is one of the biggest challenges faced by brokers today. With franchise, boutique, and online brokerages competing for the same pool of talent, what can a broker do to stand out above…

To Sign or Not to Sign: Who Works for You in Real Estate?

Real Estate 101

Most people know a little bit about the players in the real estate industry. Maybe they've heard of Brokers and Agents, but they're not really sure what these people do. Some know a bit more and can tell you that there are Listing Agents and…

How to Set Your Listings Up for Success

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

In the olden days of real estate, only properties listed in the MLS, newspaper, or on busy roads were easily found. Thanks to the power of the Internet, this has all changed. A “For Sale By Owner” home located out in the middle of the woods…

House Away from Home: Pros and Cons to Owning a Vacation Home

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Summer is the best time for a little getaway. Whether you’re packing up the family for a cross-country road trip or heading out to the lake with friends, it’s always nice to kick back, relax, and get away for a little while. While you’re…

Leveraging the Power of Auctions

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Sometimes, when you’re ready to make a change, you’re ready right now. Not next month or next year. Now. If changing up your location is part of the plan, there can be a lot to coordinate. You’ve got to pack up your belongings, find a…

Protect Yourself: Home Showing Safety Tips

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Selling your home is an exciting endeavor. In most places, the real estate market is pretty crazy right now so there’s no time like the present to make a move. Between picking up the clutter to make a great first impression to deciding what…

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The Future is Digital: Countries Exploring Digital and Crypto Currencies

News from the Hive, On the Horizon

There’s a lot of buzz around all things crypto these days and while many people have heard about Bitcoin and Ether, there is still a lot of misunderstanding. To add to the confusion, new forms of currency, usually referred to as tokens or…

Streamlining the OREO Sales Process: 2018 Market Update

News from the Hive, On the Horizon, Real Estate 101

According to information made available by BankRegData.com, the value of OREO property held by U.S. banks has been falling from $17.51 billion in Q2 2015 to $8.45 billion by the end of Q4 2017-- a change of more than 50%! While the overall…

Move over Branding: The key to success in 2018 is not what you’d expect

Ideas & Advice, News from the Hive, Real Estate 101

It seems like some agents have all the luck. We all know someone that seems to have a pipeline of dream properties and buyers clamoring hand-over-(money-filled)fist to sign themselves into a new home while you sit and watch your listings grow…

RE/MAX Bay Islands and RE/MAX Western Sunsets Join RealtyHive

News from the Hive

Close your eyes and imagine a beach with water so blue it makes the sky jealous, sand so soft and pristine it’s like walking on clouds. This is a place where the sun sets over the water in a blaze of pinks and oranges and where every day feels…

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Jerome Powell: The New Man Controlling Your Money

News from the Hive, On the Horizon

In November 2017, President Trump announced he would be naming a new Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors with the term starting on February 1, 2018. While the actions of the Federal Reserve affect the daily lives of all Americans…

Stuck in the Middle: Real Estate and Divorcing Clients

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Divorces are like marriages: none of them are the same. Where some couples amicably split and go on to be cordial or even friendly, others threaten litigation at so much as a sideways glance. When divorcing couples are on good terms, the agent’s…

Not So Move-in Ready: How to Get the Ick Out of Your New Home

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

In many cases, when a home is purchased it is in “move-in ready” condition. While the walls might need painting or the kitchen needs updating, the home is in generally good condition. There are no glaring defects and while it might be a…

Mission Impossible: Creating Your Best Chance to Sell Tough Listings

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101, Win With RealtyHive

Some listings seem to almost sell themselves. If you’ve got a charming, reasonably priced 3 bedroom ranch it’s likely to get multiple offers in the first day on the MLS with how strong the market is in most places, but what about the other…

Inexpensive DIY Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Weekend!

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Home improvements are a revolving door process. As soon as the roof is replaced, the kitchen is outdated or the floors need a facelift. When buying a previously owned home, it’s more or less expected that repairs, upgrades, or improvements…

#winwithrealtyhive: Northwoods Luxury

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101, Win With RealtyHive

While many homes, especially starter homes, can fly off the market in a matter of days (sometimes hours!), others take a little longer. In fact, sometimes selling a home is a years-long process. Homes that are farther away from cities, bigger…

Trains, Planes, and Barns, Oh My! How to Sell a Unique Home

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Everyone has a different idea of the perfect house. Some people envision a quaint ranch home with the perfect little white fence while others dream of a classic Victorian filled with character and charm while others like a clean, modern esthetic…

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Appraisal, Assessment, Inspection: What’s the difference?

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

There are a lot of terms in real estate that are very industry specific. Whether you’re working with an agent or buying/selling on your own, it’s wise to have at least a basic knowledge of the process and terminology. Among the terms that…

Agent Advice: How to Get More Leads

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Whether you’re just starting out in the real estate industry or you’re a seasoned veteran, referrals are a great way to expand your business. According the National Association of Realtors® 2017 Member Profile, the typical Realtor® received…

Things They Don’t Teach in School: Home Loans 101

#Adulting, Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Before you start looking at what’s on the market and dreaming of paint colors, it’s important to figure out how you’re going to afford a new home. When it comes to getting financing, there are a ton of case-by-case scenarios so it’s…

#WinWithRealtyHive: Selling in Stiles

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101, Win With RealtyHive

Everyone in real estate is talking about how hot the market is. In many areas, single-family homes can barely hit the MLS before an accepted offer is reached, but that isn’t always the case. In areas with more sellers than buyers, selling…

5 Psychology Tricks to Use When Selling Your Home

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

When selling real estate, the goal is always to get the highest sale price possible. In some markets this is easy. According to Zillow, in 2017 nearly 1 in 4 homes sold over the listed price, and in some cases, far over. While the area, home…

How to Write Quality Listing Descriptions for Forest Land

Ideas & Advice, Real Estate 101

Writing a description for a plot of vacant land can be trickier than writing descriptions for other types of real estate. With a home there are a lot of features to mention, basics like number of rooms and floors, amenities and upgrades like…

10 Cutest Vintage Motels for Your Summer Roadtrip

Around the World, Just for Fun

Summer is officially here and that means roadtrip season is in full swing! While fine hotels and all-inclusive resorts are always a great option for your trip, why not take a trek down memory lane with these neon emblems of American history! The…

Beauty Queens to Tropical Dreams: Learn More About Venezuela

Around the World, Just for Fun

Venezuela has received a lot of negative attention in recent years due to high levels of inflation, high crime areas, and a questionable political environment. While there are many reports of the negatives of this beautiful country, there are…

Island Escape 101: Exotic Tropical Fruits

Around the World, Just for Fun

One of the first things you realize when you move to a tropical land is just how many fruits you’ve never heard of or tried before! Sure, US supermarkets are stocked to the brim with far more products than you’ll find in nearly any store…

Beyond the Brewery: Explore Door County's Hidden Charms!

Around the World, Just for Fun

Door County, Wisconsin is regarded as the “Napa Valley of the Midwest” thanks to an abundance of wineries, art galleries, and other cultural activities, but not everything on this peninsula isn’t as prime and proper as it seems. Beyond…

Island Escape 101: Unknown Islands

Around the World, Real Estate 101

Many travelers get a special thrill when they tell someone about their latest adventures and get blanks stares and questions of “Where’s that?” While many people travel to Jamaica (more than 4 million a year) or the Dominican Republic…

Island Escape 101: English Language Paradises

Around the World

You’ve been dreaming of escaping the drudgery of the 9-5 Monday through Friday workweek. You’ve got your sights set on sun and fun in a tropical paradise, but where to go? There are many great places to choose from, but if you’re looking…

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Successful Brokers Leverage RealtyHive for Recruiting and Revenue

To Sign or Not to Sign: Who Works for You in Real Estate?

How to Set Your Listings Up for Success

House Away from Home: Pros and Cons to Owning a Vacation Home

Leveraging the Power of Auctions

Protect Yourself: Home Showing Safety Tips

The Future is Digital: Countries Exploring Digital and Crypto Currencies

Streamlining the OREO Sales Process: 2018 Market Update

Move over Branding: The key to success in 2018 is not what you’d expect

RE/MAX Bay Islands and RE/MAX Western Sunsets Join RealtyHive

Jerome Powell: The New Man Controlling Your Money

Stuck in the Middle: Real Estate and Divorcing Clients

Not So Move-in Ready: How to Get the Ick Out of Your New Home

Mission Impossible: Creating Your Best Chance to Sell Tough Listings

Inexpensive DIY Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Weekend!

#winwithrealtyhive: Northwoods Luxury

Trains, Planes, and Barns, Oh My! How to Sell a Unique Home

Appraisal, Assessment, Inspection: What’s the difference?

Agent Advice: How to Get More Leads

Things They Don’t Teach in School: Home Loans 101

#WinWithRealtyHive: Selling in Stiles

5 Psychology Tricks to Use When Selling Your Home

How to Write Quality Listing Descriptions for Forest Land

10 Cutest Vintage Motels for Your Summer Roadtrip

Beauty Queens to Tropical Dreams: Learn More About Venezuela

Island Escape 101: Exotic Tropical Fruits

Beyond the Brewery: Explore Door County's Hidden Charms!

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