
June 6, 2013 | by Dessie
Have you been to mrisTV.com lately? The MRIS Education team has been adding new webinars, tutorials and virtual classes that you can watch anytime! Recent June 2013 additions to mrisTV include: MRIS V101: Kick Off Your Career with MRIS Keystone V101: Entering Listings Correctly XactSite 101: Introduction to XactSite XactSite 201: Customization and rDesk Tool Tip Tuesday: Media Connect &... Continue Reading

June 5, 2013 | by Jess
Are you a Cloud CMA customer? Read the press release below to learn more about an exciting new enhancement! Cloud CMA adds interactive iPad presentations. New enhancement allows subscribers to give interactive listing presentations with a tablet. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – June 5, 2013 – W&R Studios, a web-software company, announced today that they’ve added a new enhancement that allows... Continue Reading

June 4, 2013 | by Ellen
In honor of National Homeownership Month we’re taking a look at the different generations to gain a better understanding of what their housing needs might be. We’re starting with the millennial generation—those just out of college and into their early thirties—and what they want since some consider them a game changer. Here’s what many millennials are looking for in a new... Continue Reading

June 3, 2013 | by Diane Ives
Editor’s Note: Diane would like to thank Bryan Ives, a professional photographer in Illinois, for his help in preparing this article. Bryan shared this comment with me about the importance of really great, high resolution photos after he purchased a home in Illinois. “As a recent home buyer, I would say that the impact of good clear pictures allowed me... Continue Reading

May 31, 2013 | by Jess
We feel it’s important to get your input on what topics you’d like to read about. Do you want us to post more about national industry news? Do you want to read news about other areas of the country, or would you prefer only to read news from around our region? Every minute counts in the busy life of a... Continue Reading

May 31, 2013 | by Ellen
We sincerely apologize for our error. An earlier version of this post implied that our interviewee, Casey Margenau, was the buyer agent representing Robert Griffin III. That honor belongs to Bill Davis. Casey Margenau worked on this sale on behalf of the builder, Apex Homes. You may have heard that Robert Griffin III bought a house in Aldie, VA. The... Continue Reading

May 30, 2013 | by Jess
Older browsers can slow you down when you’re working online, and in the fast paced real estate industry, seconds count! Find out what browser you’re running by visiting MRIS.com/Browser. If you find that you’re using Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, we recommend that you upgrade to a more modern browser or you can install the FREE Google Chrome Frame... Continue Reading

May 28, 2013 | by Kerry
John and Karen spent last weekend driving around looking at properties. They thought they found the home of their dreams, but when they asked their agent about it, they found out it was already sold! According to a study by NAR and Google, 1 out of 5 real estate searches are happening on mobile devices, and 68% of new home... Continue Reading

May 27, 2013 | by Jess
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than one’s self.” – Joseph Campbell While celebrating the holiday, let’s not forget the history behind it. Today honors the lives of those men and women who fought to protect the freedoms that we still are able to enjoy. We at MRIS want to take a... Continue Reading

May 24, 2013 | by David Charron
I have never met Teresa Boardman. I know her virtually – we communicated a few years ago via email, but if I wanted to buy or sell a home, I would want to have someone like Teresa to help me. She seems like a really smart person and posts her thoughts (I am sure) only after careful thought. My guess... Continue Reading