Entries by Hillary Walters

7 Real Estate Tech Mistakes Costing You Deals (And How to Fix Them)

Most real estate teams don’t suffer from having too little technology. In fact, the opposite is often true. Agents are frequently drowning in apps, logins, and dashboards that promise efficiency but lead to more confusion. These real estate tech mistakes usually aren’t obvious at first. You might notice them only when a high-value lead slips […]

The Complete Guide to Building a Real Estate Tech Stack in 2026

The most successful real estate professionals share a common trait: they’ve mastered the art of technology integration. While individual agents might rely on basic tools like email and spreadsheets, top performers leverage sophisticated real estate tech stack ecosystems that automate repetitive tasks, generate leads consistently, and provide data driven insights that create a competitive advantage […]

Agent CRM vs. Team CRM Real Estate

The CRM you choose shapes how you work in your real estate business. At first glance, many real estate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms promise similar things. Organized contacts, automated emails, and a cleaner pipeline. But under the hood, agent CRMs and team CRMs are built for fundamentally different workflows. Selecting the wrong system often […]

How to Integrate IDX, CRM, and Automation

How to Integrate IDX, CRM, and Automation If you’re a real estate agent, you probably use a collection of different tools to manage your business. You might have an IDX website for listings, a separate CRM to track leads, and another tool for email marketing. While each system serves a purpose, juggling disconnected platforms creates […]

How-to Guide: Referral Pipeline Automation in Real Estate

How-to Guide: Referral Pipeline Automation Real Estate Referrals fuel a successful real estate business, yet many agents still rely on memory to keep past clients engaged. You close a deal, send a thank-you note, and promise to stay in touch—but as new clients fill your schedule, current clients drift to the back burner. Before long, […]

Agent Guide: How to Choose a Real Estate Platform in 2026

Choosing the right real estate platform in 2026 is a major business decision. The wrong choice can limit growth, force costly migrations, and slow your ability to serve your clients. Today’s real estate professionals need platforms that act as a trusted source for clients while delivering comprehensive listings, reliable automation, and seamless performance at scale. […]

Smart Lead Routing for Real Estate: Matching Leads to the Right Agent

Real estate teams pour immense resources into lead generation, but often overlook a critical step: where those leads go next? A slow or mismatched lead assignment process can quietly drain your revenue, letting high-intent prospects slip through the cracks. In a competitive market, you can’t afford to have your best leads waiting for a response […]

How to Choose the Best Real Estate CRM 2026

Choosing a real estate CRM used to feel like picking a better address book. Today, it’s more like choosing the operating system for your entire business. Lead volume is higher, clients expect instant replies, and agents need more than a place to store contacts—they need an intelligent engine that automates follow-up and surfaces real opportunities. […]