Brent Driggers, Author at HousingWire https://www.realtrends.com/blog/author/bdriggers/ Empowering Real Estate Decisions with Trusted Insights. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:00:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/03/cropped-RealTrends_bug.png?w=32 Brent Driggers, Author at HousingWire https://www.realtrends.com/blog/author/bdriggers/ 32 32 242052225 2020 Hindsight: How Real Estate Agents Adapted & Grew https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/2020-hindsight-how-real-estate-agents-adapted-grew/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/2020-hindsight-how-real-estate-agents-adapted-grew/#respond Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/2020-hindsight-how-real-estate-agents-adapted-grew/ We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again—this year has been one of momentous ups and downs that affected businesses as much as personal lives. Where most industries had to cut back, and some had to shut down altogether, real estate showed resolve. It displayed the very essence of evolution, finding new ways to […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/2020-hindsight-how-real-estate-agents-adapted-grew/feed/ 0 120 10 Ways Hackers Can Steal Your Personal Identity and How to Prevent It https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/10-ways-hackers-can-steal-your-personal-identity-and-how-to-prevent-it/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/10-ways-hackers-can-steal-your-personal-identity-and-how-to-prevent-it/#respond Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/10-ways-hackers-can-steal-your-personal-identity-and-how-to-prevent-it/ Consumers are often asked to share valuable personal data in order to receive goods and services, and these exchanges increasingly occur online. This puts them at increased risk for online identity theft—a threat that is only growing across global economies. But even classic, “offline” versions of identity theft remain a prevalent issue. According to the […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/23/10-ways-hackers-can-steal-your-personal-identity-and-how-to-prevent-it/feed/ 0 121 Movers & Shakers: BHGRE, HomeSmart, Realogy & Offerpad https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/14/movers-shakers-bhgre-homesmart-realogy-offerpad/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/14/movers-shakers-bhgre-homesmart-realogy-offerpad/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/14/movers-shakers-bhgre-homesmart-realogy-offerpad/ News about people, mergers and acquisitions in the real estate industry. FAMILY-OWNED ABILENE INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE IS LATEST TEXAS FIRM TO AFFILIATE WITH BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that Senter, REALTORS has affiliated with the brand. The third-generation family-owned company, specializing in residential and commercial real estate […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/14/movers-shakers-bhgre-homesmart-realogy-offerpad/feed/ 0 128 New Research: Who is Today’s Millennial Home Buyer? https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/10/new-research-who-is-todays-millennial-home-buyer/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/10/new-research-who-is-todays-millennial-home-buyer/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:49:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/10/new-research-who-is-todays-millennial-home-buyer/ New survey data shows millennials are speeding up their home purchase and are willing to adjust the way they virtually search for and buy a home  The COVID-19 pandemic has made nearly half of millennial home shoppers speed up their home buying timeline, according to a recent realtor.com® and HarrisX survey of 2,000 home shoppers […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/11/10/new-research-who-is-todays-millennial-home-buyer/feed/ 0 132 REAL Trends Launches 2020 Real Estate Website Rankings https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/10/30/real-trends-launches-2020-real-estate-website-rankings/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/10/30/real-trends-launches-2020-real-estate-website-rankings/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:33:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/10/30/real-trends-launches-2020-real-estate-website-rankings/ REAL Trends. Inc., the Trusted Source in residential brokerage, released today the top residential real estate brokerage and team websites in its 2020 REAL Trends Website Rankings. If you’re looking to redesign or revamp your website, these are the best of the best and worth emulating! This year, the REAL Trends web consultants reviewed nearly […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/10/30/real-trends-launches-2020-real-estate-website-rankings/feed/ 0 154 What to Consider When Choosing a Website Vendor https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/25/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-website-vendor-1/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/25/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-website-vendor-1/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:51:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/25/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-website-vendor-1/ When it comes to real estate websites, it is vital to choose a vendor that fits the vision of your firm. Seeing as your brokerage will likely have an ongoing relationship with the vendor, it is of utmost importance to take the time and do the necessary due diligence before pulling the trigger. Testimonials One […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/25/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-website-vendor-1/feed/ 0 207 5 Ways to Nurture Real Estate Leads With Email Marketing https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/21/5-ways-to-nurture-real-estate-leads-with-email-marketing/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/21/5-ways-to-nurture-real-estate-leads-with-email-marketing/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/21/5-ways-to-nurture-real-estate-leads-with-email-marketing/ Real estate is one of the massive industries in the world which faces competition at the next level. For real estate agents, it takes months to find an ideal customer. In order to nurture and convert a lead into a potential buyer, it is essential for real estate agents to indulge in impactful email marketing […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/21/5-ways-to-nurture-real-estate-leads-with-email-marketing/feed/ 0 214 The Words Hold Power: 5 Content Management Insights for Agents https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/16/5-content-management-insights/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/16/5-content-management-insights/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:46:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/16/5-content-management-insights/ A while back, the best way to find your dream home was through advertisements. People were used to keeping an eye on sale boards on the street and listings from real estate agents. Today, along with several other aspects of life, the real estate industry has largely moved online. In fact, the latest NAR reports […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/09/16/5-content-management-insights/feed/ 0 216 REAL Trending Special Edition: Leading Through a Challenging Market https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/28/real-trending-special-edition-adam-elias/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/28/real-trending-special-edition-adam-elias/#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/28/real-trending-special-edition-adam-elias/ A real estate attorney and title insurance company owner, Elias decided to expand and purchase a RE/MAX franchise–in the middle of a pandemic. Find out how they managed a successful virtual transaction. Tracey Velt: This is Tracy Velt, editor in chief of content for REAL Trends. In this special edition of the REAL Trending podcast […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/28/real-trending-special-edition-adam-elias/feed/ 0 250 5 Essential Elements For a Successful Community Page https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/21/5-essential-elements-for-a-successful-community-page/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/21/5-essential-elements-for-a-successful-community-page/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:19:00 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2020/08/21/5-essential-elements-for-a-successful-community-page/ Build a Successful Community Page Many brokerages provide community pages on their websites for visitors to access very detailed information regarding a specific region, city or neighborhood. There are several benefits to having community pages on your website that will not only build trust with visitors, but also position your brokerage as an expert in […]

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