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Amanda Lopez
Amanda Lopez is a real estate broker and founder of Style House Realty in Baltimore, Md. She has worked in the real estate industry for over 6 years and prior to that studied advertising, branding and web design. Refusing to believe the real estate industry had to be bland and boring in design and appeal to everyone, she set out to bring some style and technology into the mix. Amanda can most likely be found with coffee that got cold, great shoes, her mind in the sky and her evernote app open.
Opinion Editorials
NAR REThink: meaningful dissection of the future of real estate
As a convention cynic, I typically roll my eyes when someone addresses "the future," but at this event, there was a tangible sense that people are finally becoming aware of industry changes.
Business Marketing
Branding: choosing your name, color, and logo
Getting a business off of the ground can be a tremendous challenge, but branding is much more complicated than slapping up a sign with your name on it.
Business News
Getting your new business off of the ground today
Many companies never come to fruition due to fears about funding, planning, and execution. Here are some quick tips for getting over the hurdle of being new.
Opinion Editorials
Will real estate agents become extinct over time?
Every year, the concept of real estate agents becoming extinct make national headlines and some believe technology will supplant the practice, but is that true? Agents have survived dozens of revolutions thus far and somehow remain in the field.
Business Entrepreneur
From Realtor to Broker: determining the model
When Realtors get the indie itch, the most difficult decision faced today is which real estate model to follow. There are three main options, or a combination of the three, and this very personal decision is a major part of your future success.
Business Entrepreneur
What to weigh when considering becoming an indie broker
The indie itch
So, the itch has gotten to you. You know, the indie itch... You've found yourself increasingly discouraged, just not truly motivated. That...
Business Marketing
Zombie Apocalypse or Sucker Punch, marketing paint to men
Brilliant gender marketing
So you've moved into your new house and the first thing you want to do to put your stamp on it is...
Social Media
Make your website ultra sticky with interactive photo tags
The evolution of photo sharing
The recent release of the Timeline feature on Facebook, sites becoming more picture friendly (jux), and business cards becoming stylishly virtual...