100 Must Follow Realtors on Twitter



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Social media is, undoubtedly, very important these days for professionals in all fields and realtors are no exception. Twitter is an important social network with many members in various countries and, when deciding who to follow, it is important to choose accounts that are constantly updated with interesting and relevant content. Listed below are 100 […]

YoChicago’s Push to Stop Illegal Apartment Ads has Chicago Buzzing



I don’t know how easy it is finding an apartment on Craigslist in other major markets, but here in Chicago, it’s a mess–and one real estate media company is finally doing something about it. YoChicago, one of Chicago’s most viewed and most trusted real estate blogs, has launched an intense campaign to cleanup the Craigslist clutter and eliminate illegal apartment ads.

4 Tips For Effective SEO in the Real Estate Industry



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Working in the real estate industry is hard work. You put in long hours, and you are never guaranteed a paycheck unless you happen to be in the first few years of the business where the agency is subsidizing your pay. Even still, at some point you’ll be expected to produce. Living off of commissions can be done, and there are successes to prove it’s possible, but it takes a dedicated effort and some serious marketing skills to survive out there – especially these days. Welcome to Internet marketing: the final frontier.

4 Real Estate Trends You’ll Likely See in 2013



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The holiday season is officially over and now it’s time we start to embrace the New Year and a fresh start. As we enter the beginning of 2013, a lot of enthusiasm seems to be surrounding the national real estate market—and for good reason.

Top SEO Blogs For Real Estate Agents



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Search engine optimization is becoming more and more relevant for even the most technically-challenged real estate agents in the business. The statistics don’t lie and it’s been well documented that the majority of today’s home buyers start their initial home search online.

A Comprehensive Guide to Real Estate Link-Building



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Certain aspects of search engine optimization are simple, easy to understand, and something that can be done to your website in an instant, but link building is an altogether different kettle of fish, and one that many realtors completely fail to get to grips with.

Zillow® Introduces Free Property Management Websites For Landlords



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Just announced yesterday was Zillow’s latest push to expand its presence into the rental side of the real estate market. Just last month Zillow acquired HotPads for $16 million and earlier this year a brand new innovative rental app was released by the real estate giant.

Cutting Edge Web Technology Puts Search Realty Above the Rest in Toronto



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Search Realty Corp. is a leading real estate brokerage located in Mississauga, Ontario that truly focuses on savvy internet marketing. With over 100 different websites and totaling approximately 15,000 unique visitors and 135,000 Page Views per month, there’s no denying Search Realty has grown to be one of the most recognizable realty outlets around the Toronto region.

Chicago’s Newest Suburban Real Estate Website Launches



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Looking for a home for sale in suburban Chicago? If so, your new home search may be getting a little easier with the recent launch of Sobborgo.com. Although still in its early development stages, Sobborgo aims to be Chicago’s most comprehensive real estate search site.