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Homes of Idaho

Homes of Idaho experiences record growth by breaking the "one-size-fits-all" mold. “We’ve been able to build our own tech ecosystem that fits our culture and brand, so even if another brokerage in our market is using kvCORE, it isn’t going to look like our kvCORE.” -- Colby Lampman, Broker/Owner, Homes of Idaho

Small and Midsized Brokers Power Recruiting with CORE BackOffice

Actually working out the commission program needed to recruit agents presents much less of a challenge than tracking these unique commission programs designed for each agent on something other than an Excel spreadsheet. Small and midsized firms need to support variety in their compensation plans in order to recruit and require an affordable solution that integrates with QuickBooks. In 2016 and 2017, entrepreneur Jeremy Shoenig developed software for exactly this purpose, called BrokerSumo.

Real estate teams should demand more. Here’s why.

Teams are often the highest contributors to brokerage sales volume and one of the fastest-growing segments in real estate. This makes teams a critical part of today’s real estate landscape, so it’s important for brokers to make an effort to do whatever they can to recruit and retain teams in their organization. Fortunately, industry technology has improved in recent years and there are solutions today, like kvCORE Platform from Inside Real Estate, that effectively support teams and individual agents on one platform. Now, broker-owners have complete control, but can also allow their teams and agents to customize the platform to fit their needs and create their personal and private platform within the broker platform.

Tapping the Zillow Gap - Competing on Consumer Experience

Ah, Zillow. The real estate portal we all know and love? It’s no secret that many homebuyers leverage the “Z word” to begin their initial stages of the homebuying process. Due to the popularity of Zillow with homebuyers, many brokerages and agents alike feel they must be committing a dedicated monthly budget to the platform for a perceived fear of missing out on a potentially limitless stream of leads. Many real estate professionals also feel there is an unspoken expectation they need to be present on the search portal to truly compete with those who are also on Zillow. However, often the cons/disadvantages of advertising with Zillow outweigh the perceived pros.

Two Industry Leaders Team Up on 'A Journey to Tech Perfection'

REAL Trends and Inside Real Estate set out to answer an age-old problem for brokerages: How do you get agents to use the wonderful products and services that you offer? Many times, the technology is complicated, or the agents don’t want to invest the time into learning a new program. However, much of the time it’s due to a lack of management support, few training opportunities, and a dearth of incentives for sales associates to commit to your brokerage tech platform.

What Wins the Broker Tech Battle - Exclusive Interview

Joe Skousen, Founder/President of Inside Real Estate weighs in on what’s really behind the broker-tech battle, and how brokers can win the war.

Building a Brokerage With Leads

Chris and Leigh Russell started Plum Tree Realty from scratch about seven-and-a-half years ago. After taking took some time to define what “being the best” meant for their firm and researching the many lead generation programs out there, they chose a platform they felt was "the best technology available." Now, from lead generation to recruiting, Russell has built his brokerage around the value proposition of getting leads to his agents.

Russell Real Estate Services

The winning combination of technology plus culture sets Russell Real Estate Services apart. "The trust cultivated in our organization has led to a reciprocal tech relationship: Our agents have embraced our approach to consolidated technology, which has led to widespread adoption, and, consequently, unprecedented success." - Jeff Russell, Broker/Owner of Russell Real Estate Services

A Journey to Technology Perfection

Find out how this brokerage struck gold with a well-thought-out tech strategy, a near flawless platform rollout and record numbers of agent adoption.

Brokers beware! That old tech is eating at your profits

It’s common for brokerages to focus more on lead generation programs, CRM software, and sophisticated websites as their revenue driving solutions. There is no question powerful solutions like kvCORE are built to drive revenue. But if brokers ignore the backend, that’s a missed opportunity to carve out additional profitability and claim a competitive advantage with a modern back office.

Ready Player One: How the New Hybrid Virtual Brokerage Can Help You Compete

It’s only been in the last few years that virtual brokerages have popped up, and they’re a hot topic within the industry. Without a physical location, virtual brokerages have significantly lower overhead costs and can scale their business with relative ease–two big reasons why they’re growing in popularity.

Yes, There is Such a Thing as Too Much Real Estate Tech

Today it seems as though there is a tech tool or solution for every stage of the real estate transaction, from marketing and advertising to listing and closing. Sometimes it can feel like we are kids in a candy store, overwhelmed by so many choices that promise they will miraculously improve our business. But is there such a thing as too much tech for real estate? And what is the perfect balance of tech tools that produce the highest agent adoption and profitability for the brokerage?

To Our Friends and Industry

Inside Real Estate will be here, independent, and leading the way, arm in arm with you, keeping your data secure and driving the innovation that champions the agent, and empowers you to serve this industry every day.

Does Tech Increase Transaction Volume? Yes—And There’s Proof

The data is indisputable. Inside Real Estate’s kvCORE Platform is getting more business for real estate professionals across the board.

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Real Estate Teams Get What They Deserve

Teams just scored the most sophisticated solution ever created thanks to the latest release by the newly combined Inside Real Estate and BoomTown teams.

Does the Real Work Start After the Real Estate Transaction? The Numbers Say Yes.

Post Close Companion is your answer to client nurture after the transaction. And it makes it easier than ever. 

See why top agents and teams are flocking to brokerages with kvCORE

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Elite-Level Marketing Materials Don’t Need to be Time or Labor Intensive– Here’s Why

kvCORE is innovating tools that allow agents to do it all, without having to do it all.

Will 250k Agents Leave the Business Next Year?

What can you be doing to make sure your agents stay loyal with you and stay productive?

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How do you get agents to adopt your technology? Try these 5 ideas

When it comes to getting your agents to use your tech what is it you really need? Here are five great value propositions

Building a future-proof business model

Inside Real Estate continues to innovate, driving massive growth for Utah brokerage

Top 6 tech reasons agents leave your brokerage

From disconnected tools to lack of database privacy, here’s how your tech might put your brokerage at risk

3 more ways to boost your SOI game

Real estate pros never stop networking, but growing your sphere of influence doesn’t equal success without engagement. Here are 3 more tips to boost your SOI now.

3 ways to dust off your sphere of influence now

Even top agents can get quickly overwhelmed with the volume of touchpoints needed to keep their sphere engaged. Give your SOI a shot in the arm with these tips.

Big wins, minimal risk: 6 growth hacks for real estate teams

Smaller teams need strategies that will yield a high return with low risk, preferably with a marginal investment of time and money. We have six simple strategies to help you grow now.

Growing your brokerage or team? 5 of the most creative recruiting tips we’ve seen

Two valued Inside Real Estate brokerage clients share the unique ways they recruit (and retain) agents, plus we have recruiting tips from our Agent and Success Team.

The excitement over CORE Present is palpable across The Keyes Company’s footprint and here’s why

​​If an agent can’t show sellers instant data and instant numbers, they won’t get the listing. That’s why CORE Present is changing the way Keyes agents win deals and CMO Paula Renaldo is a huge fan.

Providing agents the support they need to win in today’s market

How Dilbeck Real Estate is combating tight inventory with a tech stack that’s second to none

3 winning ways to get sellers to list with you NOW

Here are the top strategies agents see success with in this hyper-competitive market

Why Playbooks are like wizards that drive better results 5 ways

Playbooks in kvCORE automate everyday activities, so agents have a clear, streamlined process that eliminates the guesswork of what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.

The 6 hottest tech features being used by top teams

Inside Real Estate has a strong pulse on the unique needs of teams. What are the team features we hear about the most? Here’s a rundown of the top functions being used and demanded by top teams across the country.

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