FRANKLIN CARROLL's (kukun) Blog

Ever notice how every other product comes with an owners manual but that consumers are left with nothing when they buy a home. Kukun's Dashboard is that owner's manual. And the Kukun Portal is your way of staying in front of those clients with your branding by offering each of your past and prosp...

Many homes have modestly sized rooms. However, there are numerous tricks of the trade that can help small spaces feel brighter, airier, and more expansive. With a little creativity and some clever decorating ideas, small rooms can be just as beautiful and functional as larger areas.Use Light, Bri...

Review of the Best CRM Software for RealtorsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) software has become an indispensable tool for real estate professionals, helping them manage client relationships, track leads, and streamline their business processes. With a multitude of options available in the ...

Here is a list of the podcasts that I have been following to get more insights into the problems realtors face. They offer insights, tips, and strategies to help them excel in their careers. If you have other podcasts to recommend, I would love to read about them in the comments. And, yes, I plan...

Real estate is a busy business. As long as there are people, those people are going to need places to live. Facilitating these arrangements can be lucrative, but only if your company is of a substantial enough size to handle a bounty of transactions. If your company isn’t as big as you’d like it ...

The housing market will soon start to heat up alongside summer temperatures, and if you’re considering selling, it’s important to make sure that key areas of your home are ready to shine. The kitchen remains a make-or-break point for many homebuyers, but even if your current setup isn’t feeling “...

As the spring selling market fast approaches, you may be considering a few home improvement projects to increase the value of your home. But, what are the best home improvements for resale?While there are many home improvement projects to avoid if you are considering selling, there are a few thin...

Why Paper is the Only Technology Realtors NeedYour grandparents didn’t need the internet to sell homes, and neither do you. All you need is paper and gumption. They were better than us in every possible way and, most importantly, they won WWII and took us to the moon. Have we been to the moon sin...

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) have jointly contacted federal housing authorities, seeking clarification on the treatment of interested party contributions (IPCs) in home purchase transactions.Their formal letter, directed to Sandra Thompson,...

I produced a weighting scheme that looked at the number of reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, the Amazon rating and Goodreads ratings, and the number of sales to determine what the most valuable books to realtors are. I am curious to get your feedback regarding this list and whether I omitted any b...