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3 Keys to Successfully Leading in a Virtual Workforce World
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?Just 20 years ago, ?going to work? meant waking up, getting dressed, jumping in the car and driving to a physical location where you interacted, face-to-face, with your boss and coworkers all day. In 2009, it might…
Housing Affordability Hovers Near Record-High Level for Third Consecutive Quarter
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?Nationwide housing affordability, bolstered by affordable interest rates and low house prices, hovered for the third consecutive quarter near its highest level since the series was first compiled 18 years ago, according to the National Association of…
Getting Your Share of the Homebuyer Tax Credit Business
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?More than 2 million homebuyers took advantage of the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. How many of those 2 million-plus homebuyers did you work with? If you missed out on the first wave of the tax credit…
Talking about Drugs is Easier than Talking about Credit
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?In the United States, only 39% of all parents feel prepared to discuss drugs and alcohol with their teens. Sadly, less than that feel knowledgeable enough to discuss money or finances with them. Based on a recent…
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands to Tennessee and Kentucky with Addition of Hometown Connection
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced the addition of The Vaughn Team, a Clarksville, Tenn.-based real estate brokerage serving Clarksville, Tennessee, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to its growing network of agents. The company will do…
Realty Executives International Launches Social Media Initiative
RISMEDIA, November 23, 2009?Realty Executives International, Inc. launched an official Facebook page, called Realty Executives International, and Twitter profile, called @realtyexec, this month. Nearly 600 ?fans? on Facebook and ?followers? on Twitter received play-by-play social media correspondence at the 2009…
More Than 1 in 4 Homes for Sale in Price Reduction Report Have Seen Reduction
RISMEDIA, November 21, 2009?Trulia, Inc. has announced that 25.6% of homes currently on the market in the United States as of November 1, 2009 have experienced at least one price cut during the past 12 months. More than 40% of…
Why Do Realtors Get Depressed When Opportunity Is Knocking?
RISMEDIA, November 21, 2009?Now is the time for real estate professionals across the board to take advantage of the opportunities today?s market presents. Having weathered the economic downturn, opportunity is now knocking at the door, and now is the time to…
Affordable Prices Draw Investors to Real Estate
RISMEDIA, November 21, 2009?Affordable prices and foreclosures are attracting investors to the housing markets today, and the number of consumers interested in investing in real estate has doubled since March 2009, according to the new Move.com Homeownership Survey recently released. Low…
Most Landlords Renovating Vacant Properties in Still-Difficult Market
RISMEDIA, November 21, 2009?More than half of smaller, independent landlords who expect the difficult rental market to continue (52%) are renovating their vacant properties, says The National Association of Independent Landlords.
Most of these landlords (76%) are doing so in an effort…
The Evolution of the Virtual Culture
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?I recently returned from the NAR National Convention in San Diego, California, a convention that had a feel of celebration. I believe that?s because every one of the 19,000 attendees is a survivor of the past three…
NAR Pulse: This Week?s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?This week?s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Save $25 plus get a 2-month extension on the e-PRO® Course during November, Get exclusive member pricing on a Mini 10 laptop from REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner, Dell,…
Housing Starts Fall Back to Lowest Level in Six Months
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?Nationwide housing production fell 10.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 529,000 units in October 2009 as builders awaited word on whether an important home buyer incentive would be extended, according to data recently released by the…
Innovative Home Staging Is Key to Home Sales in Down Market
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?With a $569,000 Tampa home sitting on the market for a year and a half and no signs of a sale, Tracy Truitt was a disheartened Realtor looking for a new approach that would help her sell her…
Today?s Featured Listing ? 360-Degree Panoramic Views
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?Situated on its own mountaintop overlooking the canyon, this sprawling 37-acre Rocky Oaks Estate in California includes a brand new, 9,000-square-foot residence and award-winning vineyards of merlot, cabernet, pinot noir and syrah grapes used by Malibu Rocky Oaks…
Onboard Informatics Introduces New Mobile Platform
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?Onboard Informatics, one of the premier data services and technology companies for top organizations in real estate, media and technology, has announced a mobile platform enabling real estate companies and developers the power to create custom applications…
SharperAgent Releases MultiChannel Marketing System
RISMEDIA, November 20, 2009?SharperAgent announced the latest upgrade to its online marketing suite of tools for real estate professionals. SharperAgent has introduced a first-in-kind MultiChannel marketing system for agents, brokers and real estate companies. Combining drip email and direct mail…
You Couldn?t Find Poppy Borland or the Properties She Sells on a Map
RISMEDIA, November 19, 2009?Ever since people stopped dropping into their neighborhood Realtor?s office to look at the MLS book, landing customers has been harder than many of us remember it back in the ?good old days.? Let?s face it?with over…
Tax Credit Expands Home Buyer, Economic Opportunities; On Pace to Help 70% of Potential Home Buyers
RISMEDIA, November 19, 2009?The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is spreading the word to consumers about an important new law that extends and expands an attractive tax incentive for potential home buyers. The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of…
Large Company, Small Company or Your Own Company? It All Depends on Your Marketing Skills
RISMEDIA, November 19, 2009?Do I have to work for a large real estate company to be successful? This is a question I’m asked a lot by real estate agents. Here’s my two cents…
No!
I’m sure others may disagree with my…
