Review: RISMedia’s February Digital Magazine

At Colibri Real Estate, we want our customers to have all the resources they need to be successful in real estate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with RISMedia, the leading provider of the most relevant and up-to-date information related to the residential real estate market.

As their Strategic Education Partner, we are able to give our customers free access to the digital edition of the RISMedia monthly magazine.

This real estate magazine is full of thought-provoking and valuable content that prospective and licensed agents of all years of experience can apply to their careers. Here’s a brief overview of what you will find in this month’s edition.

Cover Story

The Path Forward For Real Estate

“In an industry first, Buffini & Company, the largest real estate coaching and training company in North America, has joined forces with the National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR) to introduce an innovative new training program for real estate professionals to get a kickstart in the industry, build a solid foundation and achieve long-term success in their careers.”

This cover story provides details about the new training program, 100 Days to Greatness^®, and features interviews with Bob Goldberg, CEO of NAR, and Brian Buffini, founder of Buffini & Company.

Read the full article here.

Industry News

Home Trends to Watch for in 2021

“All of the design trends for 2021 are centered around creating a home that brings a sense of comfort and calm at a time when so much seems uncertain.”

This piece breaks down various home trends to look for this year, including trending colors and designs, home layout trends, and two new decor trends—Grandmillennial and Cottagecore.

Read the full article here.

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Policy News

NAR and the Past, Present and Future of Fair Housing

“Although discrimination in housing is now illegal, structural and implicit bias continue to adversely affect Black Americans in their ability to achieve the American Dream of homeownership.”

In this article, National Association of REALTORS^® (NAR) outlines specific actions it has taken to reveal and address fair housing problems, including recent innovative approaches to fair housing training for REALTORS^®.

Read the full article here.

Real Estate Tips and Stories

4 Ways Real Estate Company Culture Can Impact Your Success

“Choosing a brokerage with a culture that suits your needs and personality can have a tremendous impact on your real estate career.”

This piece lays out four important ways that real estate company culture can affect your success as an agent. Specifically, it analyzes how brokerage culture impacts your performance, career happiness, level of engagement, and lead generation—all of which ultimately affect your bottom line.

Read the full article here.

5 Valuable Apps for Real Estate Agents in 2021

“With technology advancing at a rapid pace and social distancing guidelines still in effect, real estate professionals are utilizing virtual communication and digital marketing tools more than ever before.”

In this article, you’ll find information on five apps that are proven valuable for success. Learn why many agents rely on Canva, Grasshopper, Folio, Dropbox and DocuSign to keep their real estate businesses running smoothly.

Read the full article here.