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Real Estate Brokerage Software: Our Top 26 Picks for 2023 (+ Pricing)
Whether you’re trying to build your first real estate software stack for a new boutique brokerage or just want to upgrade your current enterprise tools, staying up to date on the latest real estate brokerage software is no longer optional.
5 New Real Estate Tech Companies to Watch Out for in 2023
The latest and most disruptive real estate tech companies were on display at Inman Connect's Start-Up Alley this year. And The Close team was there to investigate all of them.
6 Steps to Creating a Real Estate Brokerage Budget (+ Worksheet)
Creating a successful budget for a new real estate brokerage takes a lot more effort than most new brokers think. There are many elements you must consider when creating your real estate brokerage budget.
How to Build a Real Estate Team in 2023 + 7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
According to a recent National Association of Realtors survey, more than 26% of Realtors in the United States belong to teams. Real estate teams are a fantastic way to share the costs of marketing, broaden your expertise, and mitigate the risks that are a part of a volatile industry like real estate.
Brokerage Tech
all in Brokerage Tech →The 33 Best Apps for Realtors (Including 2 to Watch) in 2023
With so many apps on the market today, figuring out which ones deserve space on your phone or iPad isn’t easy. That’s why we put together this list of the most innovative mobile tools that are helping Realtors stay organized, market their brands, and close more deals.
The Best Real Estate Transaction Management Software of 2023
Whether you're a solo agent, team leader, or broker owner, there's a tool here to help you keep your transactions in order. We'll help you choose the right platform for your business needs.
Real Estate SEO: The Ultimate Guide (9 Steps to Better Ranking)
While getting your content to rank on search engines is harder than it used to be, you can easily outrank your competition by investing some time and effort and using basic SEO strategies. Here's how!
What Is a Virtual Real Estate Brokerage (+ Is It Right for You)?
As someone who’s both worked for and taught in a virtual brokerage, I can guide you through the specific differences between a traditional and a cloud-based brokerage. I’ll also get into the pros and cons when it comes to the important stuff: earnings, support, training opportunities, staffing, and more.
Building a Brokerage
all in Building a Brokerage →The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Agents for Your Team or Brokerage (+ Scripts)
Recruiting the right way means building relationships. Create trust and show prospects that you care. This ensures that you attract the right agents and increases your chances of retaining them after you have invested a lot of time and money in onboarding and training.
Should I Buy a Franchise or Start My Own Brokerage?
Don’t know if you should start your own brokerage from scratch or purchase a franchise? It’s OK, I have been there too.
14 Expert Tips to Choose a Great Real Estate Domain Name (+ Name Generator)
Struggling to come up with a domain name for your real estate business? Use our expert tips and free real estate domain name generator to find one that will help you dominate your market for years to come.
What Is a Virtual Real Estate Brokerage (+ Is It Right for You)?
As someone who’s both worked for and taught in a virtual brokerage, I can guide you through the specific differences between a traditional and a cloud-based brokerage. I’ll also get into the pros and cons when it comes to the important stuff: earnings, support, training opportunities, staffing, and more.
Enterprise Budgeting
all in Enterprise Budgeting →The Average Real Estate Broker Salary for Every State
Figuring out how much money a typical real estate broker makes is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. But we’ve got some great tools and information to break it all down.
6 Steps to Creating a Real Estate Brokerage Budget (+ Worksheet)
Creating a successful budget for a new real estate brokerage takes a lot more effort than most new brokers think. There are many elements you must consider when creating your real estate brokerage budget.
How to Estimate Real Estate Brokerage Expenses
Here we'll review all the possible real estate brokerage expenses you may incur operating a new business. Each category represents a group of expenses along with their estimated annual costs and the percentage of your overall revenue that each category should ideally be.
Investing
all in Investing →Why an Economic Downturn Represents the Best Time to Invest in Real Estate
An economic downturn provides many opportunities that are nearly impossible for the average investor to take advantage of in a good economy. To help you educate your clients, I’m going to share my most persuasive reasons why investing in real estate right now makes sense.
How to Become a Property Manager in 7 Easy Steps
From the outside, property management looks easy. However, it is very technical, and if you don’t set your systems up correctly from the beginning, it can be a very difficult and costly business to get into. These seven steps will get you into property management successfully and sustainably.
The Best Hard Money Lenders for 2023 (Interest Rates, LTV, Fees & More)
Choosing the best hard money lenders for your investment projects can be tricky. Let our vast experience and top picks guide your decision.
7 Critical Parts of Every Real Estate Investment Business Plan
Buying your first investment property is an incredible thrill, but whether you want to fix and flip or buy and hold, you need to have a solid real estate investment business plan.
Fix & Flip
all in Fix & Flip →7 Critical Parts of Every Real Estate Investment Business Plan
Buying your first investment property is an incredible thrill, but whether you want to fix and flip or buy and hold, you need to have a solid real estate investment business plan.
How Smart Investors Decipher & Respond to Real Estate Market Cycles
If you want to become a savvy real estate investor, you need to know what market stage your area is in or entering.
8 Jobs You Can Get With a Real Estate License
Did you know that a real estate license opens the door to a number of different careers?
How to Use the BRRRR Method to Build Passive Income in Real Estate (Quickly)
If you’re just getting started as an investor or you’re an agent who wants to maximize profits for buyers, you’ll need a solid investment strategy.
Property Financing
all in Property Financing →How to Analyze Cash Flow Real Estate Investments + Attract Investor Clients
While homebuyers look for homes they can afford, real estate investors often look for properties with high cash flow potential.
Property Management
all in Property Management →How to Become a Property Manager in 7 Easy Steps
From the outside, property management looks easy. However, it is very technical, and if you don’t set your systems up correctly from the beginning, it can be a very difficult and costly business to get into. These seven steps will get you into property management successfully and sustainably.
8 Jobs You Can Get With a Real Estate License
Did you know that a real estate license opens the door to a number of different careers?
How to Explain 1031 Exchange Rules to Your Clients (in Plain English)
It's crucial to understand 1031 exchange rules so you can better serve your real estate investor clients—so we've broken them down for you, in plain English.
How to Use the BRRRR Method to Build Passive Income in Real Estate (Quickly)
If you’re just getting started as an investor or you’re an agent who wants to maximize profits for buyers, you’ll need a solid investment strategy.
Recruiting Agents
all in Recruiting Agents →The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Agents for Your Team or Brokerage (+ Scripts)
Recruiting the right way means building relationships. Create trust and show prospects that you care. This ensures that you attract the right agents and increases your chances of retaining them after you have invested a lot of time and money in onboarding and training.
Should I Buy a Franchise or Start My Own Brokerage?
Don’t know if you should start your own brokerage from scratch or purchase a franchise? It’s OK, I have been there too.
What Is a Virtual Real Estate Brokerage (+ Is It Right for You)?
As someone who’s both worked for and taught in a virtual brokerage, I can guide you through the specific differences between a traditional and a cloud-based brokerage. I’ll also get into the pros and cons when it comes to the important stuff: earnings, support, training opportunities, staffing, and more.
6 Things Agents Shouldn’t Do During a Recession (& What You Should Do Instead)
Many agents have thrived through multiple economic downturns. The secret to coming out on top is to reduce your expenses, keep your focus on your customers, develop your skills, and increase the marketing that is working.
Teams
all in Teams →The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Agents for Your Team or Brokerage (+ Scripts)
Recruiting the right way means building relationships. Create trust and show prospects that you care. This ensures that you attract the right agents and increases your chances of retaining them after you have invested a lot of time and money in onboarding and training.
What Brokers Want: 9 In-demand Real Estate Agent Skills
Everyone seems to have a different opinion on which skills will actually translate to agent success in 2023. We’ll walk you through the nine skills we learned to build our own careers in real estate and how you can bolster them in your own business.
Hire a Top-notch Virtual Real Estate Assistant in 2023
If you're ready to win some time back in your real estate business, it's time to find a virtual assistant. Learn how to hire, map out tasks, set expectations, and manage their work from afar.
How to Build a Real Estate Team in 2023 + 7 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
According to a recent National Association of Realtors survey, more than 26% of Realtors in the United States belong to teams. Real estate teams are a fantastic way to share the costs of marketing, broaden your expertise, and mitigate the risks that are a part of a volatile industry like real estate.