Upgrading your site can be a scary thing. You've worked hard to build up authority, earn traffic, and create a system that effectively generates leads. Therefore, it's understandable that one of the most common questions we get when people are considering an upgrade is, "Will it hurt my SEO?" The short answer is "no." Completed properly, an upgrade shouldn't have any negative impacts on the authority you've built. It should only help. Here's what you need to know: Steps of a proper REW...

In exactly one week, the European Union's new data laws go into effect. Here's what REW clients need to know... What is GDPR? GDPR is the acronym for General Data Protection Regulation, which is a series of laws that will go into effect in one week, on May 25, 2018. GDPR tackles 7 different principles of data collection and protection, a few of which apply directly to real estate sites: Principles relating to the processing of personal data Lawfulness of processing Condi...

(Important update! Due to demand, new installs are now into August, 2018. If you are ordering, please ensure you get your order in ASAP as there is a LOT of demand for this promotion!) You heard it here first! I could not be more excited to announce the launch and pre-sale of our latest website platform, the BC 2.0 (it's so new we haven't actually got a name for it yet).There are so many exciting new innovations that we are going to be announcing this summer and showcasing at the upcoming...

We recently hired a third-party research company to interview anonymous buyers and sellers who bought or sold property, worth between $300,000 to $1.5 Million, within the past 12 months. The participants were asked a series of questions over an hour-long interview to help us better understand their habits, opinions, and decision-making processes. We were particularly interested in finding out how buyers and sellers choose their real estate agents in this digital age. Here's what we found ...

IDX apps are a powerful tool for your business. They can help engage potential and existing clients, improve brand loyalty, and get people addicted to your services. But to get the most benefit, you need to know when to promote your app and how to use it within your existing workflow. Timing is everything. Typical journey of buyers & sellers First, let's talk real quick about the basic digital journey that almost every buyer and seller takes: 1. Search online When someone...

To help our clients provide better experiences to their buyers and sellers, we hired a third party research company to talk to people who have bought or sold a home within the past 12 months. This company asked a series of questions in an hour-long interview and the results were fascinating. In this blog, we'll review some of the most interesting things about mobile websites and apps that buyers and sellers had to say. Quick overview of the findings Most buyers and sellers don't ...

We talked to attendees of our former Summits and found out what they thought. Here is a quick 90 second video that summarizes the highlights of what they had to say about REW Summits. Video Transcription REW Summit Toronto 2018 Come learn "It's really great to see some of the people who are getting up on stage who are in the field, in the business, and sharing what they're doing. So it's not just a matter of, 'oh no, I'm a broker-owner and I'm going to keep this hidde...

We recently hired an independent market research company to interview 10 random people who have bought or sold a home worth at least $300,000 in the past 12 months, and ask them a series of questions over the course of an hour. When asked to describe the best real estate websites they have seen, guess what they said? Nothing. Most respondents didn't have any awesome sites to share because nothing stood out to them. The few that did comment on a website referenced the major portals, ...

Networking tips for REW Summit and other real estate events One of the biggest benefits of REW Summit is the opportunity to connect with highly successful agents who are willing to share their secrets—because you aren't in their target market! But to build meaningful relationships that will get you those secrets, you first need to network your heart out. In this post, I'm sharing 7 tips for networking at REW Summit and any other future event you'll be attending. 1. Don't be...

Right on schedule, REW's first release of the spring is ready to go! This release includes the official launch of our branded REW IDX Apps, new improvements to the REW CRM platform, and optimization improvements to Vision. Let's talk about all three... REW IDX Apps Over the past several months we've been focused on responding to client feature requests and optimizing the build process to launch personalized, branded apps faster. Our mobile team has streamlined the tasks required to bui...