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Prices for luxury homes soared in the first quarter 

Housing Wire

Luxury home prices in the U.S. year over year in the first quarter of 2024, with the median price hitting a record $1.225 million, according to data from Redfin. In comparison, prices for non-luxury homes rose by 4.6% High-end buyers tend to be more immune to mortgage rate fluctuations and flock to the luxury housing market.

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How to become a luxury real estate agent

Housing Wire

You might be ready to take on the luxury real estate market! I’ll show you what it takes to succeed as a luxury real estate agent in any market. Diving into the world of luxury real estate sales requires a nuanced understanding of the market and a strategic approach to stand out among your competitors.

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Brandon Farrell Promoted to Marketing and Media Strategy Manager for Lamacchia Companies

Lamacchia Realty

Friday, January 26 th , 2024- Chief Operating Officer Jackie Louh announced that Brandon Farrell has been promoted to Marketing and Media Strategy Manager for Lamacchia Companies. This promotion reflects his hard work, dedication, and valuable contributions to not only the Marketing Department but the Company as a whole.

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The best real estate companies to work for in 2024 (+ beyond)

Housing Wire

They will try to woo you with promises of free marketing materials, high commission splits, and fancy tech tools. Brokerage Commission Split* Best for Range: 50/50 to 90/10 Agents who appreciate free perks like marketing materials, office space, etc. But how do you really decide which is the best real estate company to work for?

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients. In 2024, Tate received Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier Award representing the company’s top 1% of all sales professionals.

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While the Austin housing market isn’t sizzling, agents say it is still warm

Housing Wire

It is nearly April, which means temperatures in the Austin metropolitan area are heating up — and so is the housing market. The market is still strong,” said Wendy Cash, a broker at Austin area-based Century 21 Hellmann Stribling. “We Technically we are still in a seller’s market. I think we are pretty balanced,” Cash said.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Our comprehensive guide to the best real estate marketing tools provides you with a helpful assortment of easy-to-use, effective marketing products to turn your business into a revenue engine in 2024. We know — you didn’t get into real estate for the love of marketing or tech.

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