{"id":440,"date":"2022-08-18T14:22:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T14:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/?p=440"},"modified":"2024-02-04T16:38:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T16:38:44","slug":"how-to-edit-your-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/2022\/08\/18\/how-to-edit-your-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit Your Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wondering how to edit your profile on Homes.com? It\u2019s easy! Just follow these simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, make sure you are signed in to Homes.com. If you are signed in and you&#8217;ve uploaded a photo, you should see your photo in the top right corner. If you haven&#8217;t added a photo to your profile, you&#8217;ll see your initials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t signed in, you\u2019ll see a blank outline where your photo or initials should be. Click on it and select \u201cSign Up\/Sign In.\u201d Enter your email address and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/2022\/08\/03\/what-should-i-do-if-i-forgot-my-password\/\">password<\/a>, then click on the orange \u201csign in\u201d button. Alternatively, you can choose to sign in with Google, Facebook, or Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t signed up yet, follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/2022\/08\/03\/how-do-i-sign-up\/\">these instructions to create your account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019re signed in, click on your small, round photo in the top right corner and choose \u201cAccount Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should see a page with all your information. Under your photo, you\u2019ll see three options: Profile, Login &amp; Security, and Notification Preferences. Let\u2019s start with your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-1024x766.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-587\" data-full=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo.png\" data-full-size=\"3234x2419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-1536x1149.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.homes.com\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Agent-Account-Combo-2048x1532.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 790px) 790px, 100vw,\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is where you\u2019ll see your name (first and last), your phone number, and a link to your video if you have one. While you can\u2019t change your name from this section, you can change your phone number and video link. After making changes, click on \u201cSave Profile.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About You<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is all about you! While you can\u2019t change your license, you can specify languages and write a bio telling potential clients all about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This specifies where you work and the address. You added this when you signed up and this information can\u2019t be changed with your current account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards &amp; Designations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s where you can show off your accomplishments! Select all that apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re active on social media and want potential clients to follow you, add your profiles here. The symbols should be recognizable, but just in case, they are as follows (left column, then right column):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Facebook<\/li><li>Twitter<\/li><li>Instagram<\/li><li>LinkedIn<\/li><li>Pinterest<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work Experience &amp; Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This final section lets potential clients know where you work and the types of listings you deal with. Add the cities you serve by typing the name of a city in the box, then selecting the city from the dropdown. The city will appear in the box, then you can add another city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, select your specializations. You can turn \u201con\u201d and \u201coff\u201d as many as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Login &amp; Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you can change your username and password. Next to \u201cUsername\u201d and \u201cPassword,\u201d you\u2019ll see a corresponding box that says \u201cUpdate.\u201d Click on the one for which you want to change. If you want to change your username, you\u2019ll get a pop-up that prompts you to enter a code that was sent to your email address when you clicked on \u201cUpdate.\u201d If you don\u2019t see the code in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder. Enter the code and hit \u201cVerify\u201d to change you username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your password, select the \u201cUpdate\u201d button. In the pop-up, enter your current password and your new password. You\u2019ll also have to confirm your password. After filling out these fields, hit \u201cChange Password.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notification Preferences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting too many emails? You can control your notification preferences in this section. If you don\u2019t want updates concerning any of these topics, slide the corresponding button to the left to turn that option off. Slide it to the right to turn that notification on. Make sure you click save after making changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to edit your profile on Homes.com? It\u2019s easy! Just follow these simple steps. 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