Trending: Flashes, edits and (still) no clarity on TikTok

Each week on Trending, digital marketer Jessi Healey breaks down what’s buzzing in social media and why it matters for real estate professionals. This week, Bluesky and Meta introduce new tools for creators, while the clock ticks on TikTok’s uncertain U.S. future.

Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers

Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters, and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper.

The Law of 3: A powerful marketing and branding tool for real estate

Limiting alternatives, niches and more to three, trainer Bernice Ross writes, allows you to narrow your focus and make your branding, marketing and negotiations more effective.

Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)

Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself.

7 real estate strategies that died in 2024 (but agents keep doing them)

Now is a great time to take a hard look at your daily activities, and see if there may be adjustments you can make that will lead to more success, Jimmy Burgess writes.