The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

How to Utilize Local SEO in the Real Estate Industry

It’s estimated that 96% of home buyers search for homes online. Positioning your real estate website to appear on the first page of search results can help you generate reliable ongoing business and close more sales. With the National Association… Read More

How a Hot Tub Can Elevate Your Home’s Market Price

Ever thought about how a hot tub could boost your home’s market value? We’re here to tell you it’s not just a pipe dream. With the right approach, a hot tub can be a game-changer when upping the price tag… Read More

The Change in Buyer Agent Commission Rules. What Does it Mean to You?

In October 2023, the Sitzer/Burnett verdict became a national headline and inspired a series of similar lawsuits revolving around buyer-broker commission rules. A jury in Kansas City found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) guilty of conspiring to inflate agent… Read More

Real Estate Trends: What Every Realtor Should Know in 2024

As the real estate market continues to evolve rapidly, staying informed about the latest trends is crucial for professionals in the industry. The landscape in 2024 is shaping up to be a dynamic mix of new technology, changing market demographics,… Read More

Promising projects for investors, or an ambitious boom in the Phuket real estate market in 2023

The year 2023 is marked by a big boom in the construction of new real estate in Thailand, including Phuket. This means you will find the most amazing and cozy housing options in this paradise, where you can enjoy life… Read More

RLS’ Universal Co-Brokerage Agreement (“UCBA”) – Revisions Effective January 1, 2024

UCBA stands for RLS’ Universal Co-Brokerage Agreement. To increase transparency and ensure that the residential marketplace is fair to consumers, the UCBA has made it mandatory for offers of compensation to the buy-side broker to come directly from the Seller… Read More