The Close

2 weeks ago | theclose.com | Aloun Khountham

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) enable investors to tap into their investment potential in income-generating real estate without the need to assume direct management or ownership of physical properties.

3 weeks ago | theclose.com | Andrew Wan

The key for investor-friendly agents is to find the right real estate investors who will consistently close deals in any economic conditions and in your local market. With the right strategy and a bit of hustle, agents can position themselves to close dozens of deals a year. 🚀Here are some practical strategies to help build a pipeline of motivated real estate investors and generate consistent deal flow.

3 weeks ago | theclose.com | Aloun Khountham

Rising interest rates, shifting population demographics, and local economic development are reshaping the best cities for real estate investments in 2025. While not all markets offer similar returns, some cities can set the pace on affordability, rental demand, job growth, and future appreciation. Whether you’re new to real estate investments or a seasoned professional, it’s worth identifying cities that offer you growth opportunities.

1 month ago | theclose.com | Andrew Wan

If you’re looking for an easy way to find data on properties, you’ll likely have come across Ownerly and Zillow. Both are fantastic resources that allow you to quickly obtain information about properties and the neighborhoods they’re located in. Each has its pros, cons, and unique features, so the best one will depend on your specific use case! Below is a summary of what each excels at, followed by a more detailed comparison of the two.

2 months ago | theclose.com | Andrew Wan

Tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) continue to become more popular in the real estate industry, and it’s easy to see why! These help agents save a tremendous amount of time while also making them more efficient by streamlining processes, automating tasks, enhancing client interactions, and providing marketing and other business insights. AI will never replace the human component, as personal connections can be incredibly important in the real estate industry.