Javelin Strategy and Research firm conducted a 2021 study into identity fraud and found that last year alone, 49 million American consumers fell victim to this crime. What is more, fraudsters amassed $56 billion by targeting the American public. Most losses came from identity theft, and around a quarter came from
Found the perfect property, but the seller won’t budge? Here’s why some owners refuse to sell off-market properties. You may already be familiar with ProspectNow’s likely seller feature – a cutting-edge algorithm that predicts which off-market properties are likely to sell in the next twelve months. Or perhaps you’re an investor driving
Some agents say buying real estate leads lists is what built their agencies. Others find the suggestion laughable – a waste of time and cash. The idea of buying a list of real estate leads has tempted many real estate professionals because finding clients can be one of the hardest
The United States has a staggering number of businesses. One estimate shows about 32.5 million businesses operating within the country. Interestingly, 76.2% of those businesses don’t have employees. Instead, they consist of sole proprietors working as independent contractors, freelancers, and consultants. Some of those people work from home offices, but others own
While many people have mixed feelings about social media for real estate, there’s no denying that it’s popular among the majority. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that 72% of adults in the US use social media. So if you don’t already use this marketing tool for business, you’re missing out
A commercial real estate (CRE) agent’s success relies on knowing how to get commercial listings that generate strong returns on investment (ROI). Some of the most successful CRE investors realized in 2020 that they needed to pivot to digital technologies. Unfortunately, not everyone uses the latest tools to make CRE deals
If you haven’t worked in the real estate property investment industries for long, you might still assume that finding out who owns land requires nothing more than following a simple process. In some cases, that’s true. Eventually, though, you will encounter frustrating challenges that makes it seem impossible to track
Successful cold calling campaigns to vacant property owners require solid preparation and patience. You will hear “no” far more often than “yes,” but that reality should not discourage you. Research shows that for every 209 calls you make, you’ll set one listing appointment or receive one referral. Over the course of a
Buyers, sellers, and lenders all need to know the value of a commercial property. Here’s how to value commercial real estate. We previously wrote an article about finding hotels for sale including valuation methods. But these methods and more can apply to all types of commercial property. What Is Valuation And Why
Homes are getting smarter. The smart thermostat automatically adjusts the temperature so that you limit energy use while remaining comfortable all day long. Smart lightbulbs can be turned on or off from afar enhancing your security and convenience. You can even adjust a single lightbulb to perform as you wish. These individual
