Engage your past clients to grow your listing business Traditionally, real agents and brokers have helped with both sellers and buyers to help them with their home ownership dreams. One of the fundamental changes as a result of the NAR settlement agreement is that sellers need not fund the buyer […]

Real estate technology has experienced and continues on a journey of massive transformation driven by data, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. When it comes to client engagement a few key related capabilities have independently evolved in the market: Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), which were originally developed to assess property values […]

The rental market has grown rapidly since the pandemic and rental prices are nearly 30% higher than they were before the pandemic. With the interest rates expected to start dipping a little in 2024, the cash-on-cash returns will be a little bit more attractive very soon. Homeowners are looking to […]

The real estate industry is inherently built on relationships, and successful real estate agents and brokers understand the importance of cultivating long-term connections with their clients. In the digital age, leveraging data and insights on properties has become a powerful tool for professionals in the real estate sector to build […]

Foreclosures and auctions are usually very attractive to first time home buyers and investors who want to save money, especially in a highly overpriced housing market that presents huge barriers for beginners to enter. On the other hand since early 2023 we have been experiencing an increase in foreclosure filings […]

HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) home listings play a crucial role in providing opportunities for prospective homeowners and investors to enter the real estate market. These listings primarily feature homes that have been acquired by HUD through foreclosure on FHA (Federal Housing Administration) insured mortgages. The availability […]

The real estate market is dynamic, presenting both challenges and opportunities for real estate agents. In the pursuit of maximizing lead conversion and increasing home buyer traffic, it is essential for agents to explore numerous avenues to attract potential clients. One effective strategy involves the inclusion of foreclosure listings on […]

In the dynamic world of real estate, a well-crafted agent bio can be the key to unlocking success. A real estate agent bio is more than just a brief summary of your professional journey; it’s your opportunity to showcase your expertise, personality, and commitment to helping clients navigate the complex […]

As a beginner real estate agent, you might come across various terms and acronyms that are commonly used in the industry. One such term is “IDX.” IDX stands for “Internet Data Exchange,” and it plays a crucial role in the real estate market. In this blog post, we will delve […]

Rethinking mortgage lead capture and nurturing Every loan officer’s goal is to build a strong pipeline of leads through the sales funnel to be able to close a target number of loans every month. The industry is loaded with information on how to go about generating leads and nurturing them, […]

That is one of the most common topics that gets discussed in many social gatherings that get into a conversation on achieving that evasive goal of financial freedom. I am not going to preach any one way to achieve that but I will attempt to lay down some facts and […]

There are various terms used to define rental property income – operating income, gross revenue, cash flow, and taxable income – to mention a few. But what are these terms and what do they mean for a rental real estate investment? We will define these terms and try to explain […]

Real estate investments that meet the following two criteria help you grow your equity in the property without you contributing anything to the equity.  You rent the investment property You take a mortgage to buy the property We will explain this using an example that compares ownership of a primary […]

The number of individuals investing in real estate has been on the rise since the mid 2000s as millennials have been considering alternatives to the stock market. The initial increase was fueled by the exuberant housing markets that later took a dive, but millennials have been returning to the real […]

Prospektr helps value and income investors in real estate build wealth. There are many investment strategies in real estate but our primary focus is what a majority of us can easily execute – buy a property, rent it for a long time for income and equity & value appreciation, and […]