How to Choose the Right Tablet- Android or iPad?

Tablets are becoming increasingly popular for for busy real estate agents on-the-go.  They are easy to carry, have great battery life, and make it a cinch to deliver presentations or share information with clients for agents in the field.  While the iPad  tablet is leading the pack with 83% market share, the less expensive Android is quickly gaining popularity and will continue to do so as more options for both tablets and apps come on the market. In anticipation of the android tablet explosion, Trulia just released the new Trulia Android tablet app. … continue reading

3 Ways to Increase Your Exposure on Trulia

As one among hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals on Trulia, how do you get yourself out in front of buyers and sellers in need of assistance? Trulia offers three features that anyone – whether you’re a buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, mortgage lender, or home inspector – can take advantage of to step out into the limelight. … continue reading

Tips to Get Your Stale Listing Sold

In today’s market, most listings aren’t instantly flying off the market. While we all know price is one of the most important factors in the sale of a home, there are other factors they can improve the saleability of your listings. Here are a few tips to get that stale listing sold plus a handy download designed just for sellers. … continue reading

Watch What You Post: Social Networking Can Pose Threats to Your Safety

What you post online about yourself and your listings can come back to hurt you, if you’re not careful. September is Realtor Safety Month, a reminder to all real estate agents about the dangers of showing homes to strangers and conducting open houses. But social networking safety is one issue many agents fail to consider. What you do online can also put you in danger, says Tracey Hawkins, a national real estate safety expert with Safety and Security Source in Kansas City, Mo., who holds workshops and training on real estate safety across the country. … continue reading

The American Dream Lives On – Who’s dreaming about working with you?

Guess who’s coming to the closing table? Survey says more 18-34 year-olds than you’d think. And there were a few other surprises…

Amidst reports of economic woes, fluctuating job growth, and America’s changing housing market research shows the American dream is still very much in tact. This morning we released results from Trulia’s American Dream Survey, which bi-annually measures the attitudes of Americans on home ownership. The results show the majority of American adults, no matter what age, view home ownership as a part of the personal dream.  But the real delight for agents is in the details. … continue reading

Are you too old for tech? Why it’s not about age.

A very wise person once told me that “successful people get results and unsuccessful people get excuses”. Since then I have tried to live life with no excuses. It is a constant challenge to keep that promise, and the “age” excuse is the one the keeps boiling to the top; it’s the easiest one to indulge….

No matter where I travel, when the topic of technology/change comes up, I hear “I’m too old to change” and they are usually younger than I am. … continue reading

The Subscribe Button: All new on Facebook

What’s new at Facebook this week? The arrival of the all new “Subscribe” Button, announced with much hoopla.

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How Safe Is Your Data — Really?

Don’t gamble your business’ success by waiting for your computer or tech gadget to get damaged or stolen before realizing that you should have safeguarded your business information. Just a few extra steps can help protect your valuable business data in case disaster ever strikes. … continue reading

3 Business Lessons I Learned From My Kids

Last week, I sent my kids back to school. While my kids still have so much to learn, they are in many ways my biggest teachers. There is a lot we can learn from the little ones, who are not yet jaded by the roller coaster of life. Recently I was having a tough day and feeling a little overwhelmed with my workload. My wise daughter (ten going on seventeen) said, “Mama. You can’t do it all. Break it down into small pieces and you’ll feel better.” I am constantly surprised and amazed by the wisdom I gather from my kids. Here are three invaluable business lessons I have learned from my little ones: … continue reading

5 FREE Ways to Expand Your Business on Trulia

(1) Get Recommended on Trulia

(2) Connect with local buyers and sellers on Voices

(3) Update your open home times

(4) Personalize and send client listing reports

(5) Add Trulia widgets to your blog or website.