Adding Custom Icons to Google Maps Just Got Easier

Creating custom maps for your real estate blog or website just keeps getting easier and easier, thanks to Google Maps.  Their recent addition of customizable icons makes the interface even better.  This post from Transparent Real Estate gives an idea of what’s possible with the web technology…

The Game of Flinch – I Like It.

I like this idea that’s entirely feasible in a buyer’s market.  Instead of just narrowing down your choices to the one perfect home to buy, try developing a shortlist of a few homes you’d be perfectly satisfied with.  Then make the sellers compete with each other.  Here’s how…

Why Hasn’t the Use of Good Internet Marketing Been Maximized?

The answer is simpler that you might imagine – The use of technology hasn’t been maximized because customers haven’t yet demanded it.  While internet marketing is widespread and does help, real estate continues to happen even with out it, proving that there’s a still lot of room for growth in the field!

Is Being a Real Estate Agent Dangerous?

Actually, maybe more than you ever thought.  While the profession is not exactly on the top of the list of dangerous jobs, there are indeed plenty of risks that can pop up from time to time.  Food for thought.

Bad Photos Just Keep Getting Better

Please – I hope none of you tech savvy real estate marketers would ever dream of posting something like this on your blog, real estate site, or even in the MLS listing.  It makes me laugh, but humor is not the way to sell a home is it?

Mortgage Rates Still On the Hike

Even for conforming loans, most signs are pointing to the continuing increase of more rate increases.  Of course, anything can change…

Are You On Facebook?

Okay seriously…  Agents looking to succeed now and in the future should at least be aware of the trends in web technology and their future clients’ way of life.  The fact is Facebook is not going away anytime soon.  It’s huge.  Are you listening to the calling?