FRANKLIN CARROLL's (kukun) Blog

Recently I posted on useful podcasts for realtors. However, many peopll prefer more visual content. For those who don’t like podcasts, I present the following list,  the most useful Youtube channels for real estate agents:1.    Tom Ferry - Tom Ferry is a renowned real estate coach and speaker who...

Please join me and my colleagues next Tuesday, April 23rd at 1PM EDT (10AM PDT), for a deep dive into our market forecasts and MLS reporting as well as a presentation of our Kukun Portal and how it can help you sell more during these difficult times. Meet me, our CEO Raf Howery, and our chief eco...

COVID-19 has created a buyers’ market. Though fewer listings are showing up, fewer people are looking to buy. The competition is thinning out – and that’s really good news for those who are still hunting for trends for a new condo.There are a couple of big reasons why now is a prime opportunity t...

In recent years, blockchain technology, the technology that powers Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by allowing a decentralized network to maintain a cohesive and nearly incorruptible record, has emerged as a transformative force across various industries, promising increased transparency, secu...

There’s no doubt that a thriving real estate firm relies on generating leads. This can happen through solid networking within the industry, time-tested lead-generation methods, and modern online marketing and advertising techniques. In this blog, we’ll explore real estate lead generation ideas – ...

Understanding how coming generations will interact with and influence the housing market is essential for everyone, from real estate moguls to first-time homebuyers. The youngest generation entering the housing market, Generation Z, seems poised to upend this sector. By marrying technology with s...

We will be doing a live Zoom event where we will be happy to take your real estate economics questions: John Schuler, Ph.D. will be there as will I, and show you our client engagement tool that informs you when your clients and contacts "prep to sell," the Kukun Agent-Client Portal. Ever notice h...

If you work in the real estate sector as a marketer or as an independent realtor, you’re undoubtedly always looking for new methods to improve your marketing strategy. This can involve enhancing your real estate agency’s reputation, increasing its trustworthiness, or just attracting new clients. ...

Over the years, I have argued that appraisers should not have to analyse the sales contract. To my mind, this should be the job of the underwriter: The appraiser’s job is to ascertain the home’s value, nothing more and nothing less. After all, appraisers are human beings, and every appraiser know...

Your house’s curb appeal easily translates to boosting its value — resale value if you’re planning to sell your property in the near future. The fact is, your home’s exterior is like the cover of a book; it sets the stage for what’s inside.In a layman’s term, curb appeal refers to the level of at...