Having your own home search app offers an unprecedented level of client engagement. Over the past few months, we’ve seen huge adoption of the branded REW IDX App by top agents and brokers.

But how do you get your branded real estate app into the hands of home buyers?

We’ve assembled a list of actions that you can take today to get more people downloading and using your app.

But First... What is REW IDX App?

REW IDX App is a branded home search app for agents and brokers.

We've previously discussed why every real estate agent and brokerage should have their own app.

In short, apps offer a superior mobile experience, they drive customer engagement and follow-up, and they showcase you as a market-leading innovator.

But, you don't receive

It's our favourite time of year here at Real Estate Webmasters.

Not only is it the holiday season, it's also a time to reflect on successes of the past year and a time to look forward to the year ahead.

At REW, we've successfully grown our business by every conceivable metric every single year since our inception in 2004. But that doesn't mean it's time to take the foot off the gas.

Looking ahead to 2019, REW is investing in our technology, people, and marketing more than ever before. Because that's what it takes to be an industry leader.

And the same applies to you. Whether you're an agent, team, or broker—it's a great time to ask:

"What am I doing to make 2019 that. much. better. than 2018? What am I doing to get ahead or to stay ahead in

We no longer measure distance in miles or kilometers. We measure distance in time.

In this post, we'll explore how this will impact real estate in a big way.

Table of Contents:

• Measuring distance in minutes, not miles
• Why you should care about drive time
• What is INRIX Drive Time™?
• Two driving distance real estate myths
• How Drive Time makes you a better agent
• How to add INRIX Drive Time™ to your website

We Measure Distance in Minutes, Not Miles

Test yourself:

If you were driving to work and your boss called you, would you say, "I'm 1 mile away," or "I'm 5 minutes away?"

If someone asked "how far is it to the nearest gas station?" Would you say, "5 miles down the road" or "10 minutes down the road?"

If