Showcase IDX

Discover Listing 2 Leads! Our Latest Feature Addition To The Showcase IDX Platform #realestate A thread ⬇️

Growing your real estate business requires many things, one of which is new leads. These can come through referrals, networking or simply through the internet if you are a real estate agent with your own IDX powered website. Agents are encouraged to prospect for clients, maintain a presence on social media and nurture their leads. These are essential practices to building a successful real…

The Ultimate Guide to IDX Real Estate A thread ⬇️ #realestate

Life, as we know it, is changing. Technology is making all aspects of life look different these days. New platforms and methodologies are changing long-standing industries every day. The real estate industry is no different. Many agents think they have an idea of what IDX is, but things have changed so much, the average real estate agent is missing out on valuable ways to grow their business…

The Definitive Guide To Real Estate Digital Marketing #realestate A thread ⬇️

The importance of real estate digital marketing in 2022 cannot be overstated. Buying or selling a home might be one of the most important decisions a person makes in their life. But it’s a good bet that before they ever speak to you, they’ll go online. This will enable them to conduct research to obtain a better knowledge of what a real estate transaction entails and what real estate agent they…

Showcase IDX Adds Industry Veteran Chris Wade to Fuel Continued Growth

Showcase IDX, the company behind the successful IDX product for WordPress which powers the websites for thousands of agents across 100+ brokerages and teams, has added Chris Wade to their already impressive technology team. Chris joins as the new Director of MLS Data Operations and brings over 15 years of experience at some of the fastest growing MLSs and companies in the real estate…

With so many different property types across the United States, you need a definitive list! Lucky for you, we've got you covered.

When your clients trust you to be their agent, they trust that you are not only a local expert on their community, but that you are also the expert on all things real estate. This real estate knowledge includes the specific property types you’re selling to your clients.  This may seem like just semantics, but knowing these terms and what they mean can be the difference between you sounding like…

When you want an IDX WordPress plugin on your real estate website, you have to know how to install and maintain it. Click here to learn more.

Are you running a real estate website on WordPress? Are you looking to make use of an IDX WordPress plugin? If that’s the case, you’re in the right place. At a high-level, IDX is a necessary infrastructure component that allows users to browse through your approved MLS properties. Without this plugin, you won’t be able to reference your real estate data.  In this article, we will cover some IDX…

These real estate keywords in your property description will convert to SOLD signs.

If you’re looking to attract more attention to your listings, you need to start adding the right real estate keyword(s) to your content. As a real estate agent, using SEO (search engine optimization) is crucial to getting the search engines to recognize your content and, in turn, increase your site traffic. Here in America, it takes an average of 56 days to sell a home. Even in a red-hot market,…

Each business has a unique or specialized marketing strategy. Why is marketing real estate unique, and how can you improve your strategy?

Marketing real estate requires a completely different set of strategies than marketing in any other industry. Top agents know the strategies for marketing real estate that give them and their sellers the greatest ROI. Did you know that 5.34 million existing homes were sold in the year 2019 in the United States? That means that 5.34 million homes were marketed, staged, and drawn up in contracts,…

Developing authentic relationships with your clients is one of the key steps to creating a lifetime customer. How can you do this online?

Our lives have been made easier by technology and access to information. In the real estate world, potential buyers and sellers can quickly go online and find insights on home prices, features, and locations. They can search for homes and sign up for listing alerts. For real estate agents, this means more competition to earn a client’s business. Those who are ready and willing to adapt will have…

A first impression means everything. The photos on your listing might make people run away from your property. These real estate photo tips will sell faster.

I can not stress the power of quality real estate photos enough. Properties that have strong photography supporting it can sell up to 32% faster and can sell for up to $11,000 more because of that addition. Whether you are selling a property in a price range that requires you to take your own photos or you outsource your listing photos to a professional photographer, you need these tips! Knowing…

This article will give you some top real estate hashtags to use on your social channels and show you tips on how to use them effectively.

This article will give you some top real estate hashtags to use on your social channels and show you tips on how to use them effectively.  It’s no secret that your real estate business needs to be on social media. However, it’s not just about having an account. You have to know how to get your name out there, and one of the best ways to do that is through hashtags. Optimizing your hashtag usage…

Creating Community Pages for Real Estate to Attract Buyers. The Home-buyers Searching: Homes for Sale

Real Estate! It’s all about relationships. It’s that common phrase we always hear and it’s true.It’s almost certain that if you have and maintain positive relationships across your real estate business you will be highly successful.Dwayne Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist at Showcase IDX How do community pages fit into this equation? Firstly, let’s get a rough, layman definition of the term…

Whether you are just starting out and need to write a new real estate agent bio, or you just want to optimize your current one to grow your business, we’re here to show you how. Writing may not be your strong suit, but a real estate bio is something every new and experienced agent needs. Your website bio serves as a way for your clients to get to know their agent. You may be fantastic at selling…

From the pre-qualifications to the application, we will show you everything you need to know about becoming a Colorado real estate agent.

Whether you have always been interested in real estate, have a passion for helping others find their dream home, or just want to make a little extra income, becoming a real estate agent is an exciting journey. However, all the steps required to get there can be overwhelming. This article will provide you with everything you need to know about becoming a Colorado real estate agent. From the…

From the pre-licensing education to the final application, we are outlining exactly how to become a real estate agent in Ohio.

Hoping to get an Ohio real estate license and don’t have the foggiest idea of where to begin? Between all the training and applications needed to become an agent, the journey can appear to be overwhelming. No need to stress, we are here to prepare you for it all. Whether you know someone who has succeeded in real estate, have always been interested in it, or are just starting out, the process is…

No matter how much experience you have in the real estate industry, this article will show you everything you need to know about becoming a Texas real estate agent.

Everything is bigger in Texas – including real estate opportunities! In order to take advantage of those opportunities, you must first obtain a Texas real estate license. Not sure how to become a real estate agent in Texas? We are here to show you everything you need to know. Whether you have an extensive knowledge of the real estate industry or you are just beginning, this article will help…

From the license exams to the application, we are showing you everything you need to know to become a real estate agent in Alabama.

If you want to sell lakefront homes in Guntersville, single family homes outside of Tuscaloosa in Northport, or anywhere else in the state, you need to be licensed. While you may not have any idea of where to begin, we are here to prepare you for the whole process. Between the education requirements, exams, and applications needed to become an Alabama agent, the journey can appear to be…