The Lewis Group of Companies’ annual Agent and Builder Palooza made a successful return to the Inland Empire in June. Bringing together key players in the housing industry, Builder Palooza connected hundreds of Southern California real estate agents directly with sales agents for nearly a dozen national home builders. Hosted at The Preserve at Chino, [...]
On the fence about buying a new home? Deciding to buy a new house or opting for an older home can be challenging. It’s a significant investment, and you don’t want to rush into it. If you’re not sure how to choose, please consider some of the benefits and reasons I've listed. Spoiler Alert though, new [...]
A new client has inquired about your services; you have a new property to visit, and your list of marketing tasks is about five miles long. Real estate professionals are never done working. Fortunately, even as new marketing strategies emerge, there are also many apps that can help you stay relevant. At a recent industry event, [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term for machines that can process information independently and learn how to solve problems. Most people probably think about AI in the context of high-tech industries. However, artificial intelligence capabilities have a much wider range of applications. Today, one industry on the verge of an AI-based revolution is residential real [...]
Looking to boost your position in the world of real estate? Every year, Lewis Group of Companies is proud to host one of the most significant and important real estate events of the year: the Agent & Builder Palooza! Real estate agents have much to gain from attending this event, which features the presence of many [...]
First let's delve into the term “disruptor”, and what I mean when I refer to it on this blog; according to Wikipedia: (In business) a disruptive innovation is an innovation that creates a new market and value network and eventually disrupts an existing market and value network, displacing established market-leading firms, products, and alliances. Let me also [...]
Rapport, Rapport, Rapport… Most important thing you can do is get out there and meet the people… By people, of course I mean the builders and the sales agents. An agent should go to the sales office and establish a relationship with a builder. Show interest in their communities. Establishing rapport with new home sales [...]
What is the best way, as a real estate agent, to connect with a builder, and how often should you reach out? Consider reaching out to that new home sales agent. While it may seem like a lot, I suggest you make some kind of connection on a weekly basis. I also realize that it may be [...]
You might be wondering why so many clients are opting to rent rather than buy. The truth is, there are many reasons why this could be the case. In today's world, people tend to settle down later in life, and renting provides them with much-needed flexibility. Below are some of the many reasons why, in our [...]
Benefits of living in a Lewis Master Planned Community One of the most frequently asked questions we get about our homes is what our communities offer. The answer will vary depending on the development, but generally, Lewis Community Developers designs communities that foster a lifestyle that benefits its residents today and tomorrow. Featuring everything from [...]
