RISMEDIA, May 11, 2009-RISMedia recently spoke with Celeste Starchild, VP sales and marketing at ListHub about the issues that matter most to real estate professionals today. Here, Starchild discusses the process of distributing listings to the Internet and how to address the problem when listings can't be found on consumer ...

RISMEDIA, May 8, 2009-This past week I had conversations with the senior management of two medium-sized real estate companies that hammered home just how desperate some firms are getting. They each mentioned how they were thinking of training their sales associates on how to use social media (i.e. FaceBook, Twitter, ...

RISMEDIA, May 4, 2009-Google is upping the ante on Google Profiles, the service that allows you to share your personal and professional information and social media links on an easy-to-scan profile page. For real estate agents, it is time to fill one out. ...

RISMEDIA, May 4, 2009-In this market of months-long listing times, any idea that helps a home sell faster is a good one. For many real estate professionals, this means giving properties a competitive edge by having them decluttered and properly staged. ...

RISMEDIA, May 2, 2009-RISMedia recently asked industry professionals to speak out on the issues that matter most and topics ranged from how to successfully advertise your clients' listings on consumer websites to the importance of agent selection. This week, Ron Peltier, chairman & CEO of HomeServices of America, Inc. discusses ...

RISMEDIA, May 1, 2009-Staying motivated is difficult in a tough economy, but is more crucial than ever in the market we are experiencing today. Vincent Arcuri, sales representative with EXIT Realty Foundations in Tampa, Florida

RISMEDIA, April 29, 2009-"The market is so slow and I don't know where my next sale is coming from." How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? ...

RISMEDIA, April 29, 2009-With distressed sales accounting for half of all home sales, many home sellers are finding that traditional sales are competing with discounted prices offered by foreclosed properties and short sales in their local area. To help home sellers attract buyers and compete against the discounted prices offered by distressed properties, ForSaleByOwner.com offers the following tips and advice:

RISMEDIA, April 28, 2009-Power Brokers from across the country recently partcipated in RISMedia's 21st Annual Power Broker Survey. With over 950 responses, this year's survey shows that despite the tough economy, brokers are taking the opportunity to reevaluate their business model and position themselves for when the market ...

RISMEDIA, April 28, 2009-Over the last 12 months or so, many real estate agents have been forced to reinvent their businesses. Many real estate agents understand the need to change, but don't know where to start or how to do it. This article will show you how to quickly reinvent ...

RISMEDIA, May 2, 2009-There's no question that America is in a tight spot. Every day seems to bring a new wave of recession-related bad news. But stop panicking for a second, tune out the negative chatter, and listen closely. The recent financial and housing crises have actually led to some ...

RISMEDIA, April 27, 2009-Rei Mesa, president and chief operating officer, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services commenced his 2009 "Energy Bus" Road Tour for Success this month, the company announced. The bi-annual Road Tour event highlights positive strategies and business updates to motivate and empower the 1,800 professional sales associates servicing ...

RISMEDIA, April 25, 2009-In today's challenging economy, business owners must constantly assess their advertising model to ensure their message is reaching the largest percentage of consumers possible. In the second part of this month's Viewpoints series, Susie Hale, CEO, eFrogPond discusses how video has helped her own company grow and ...

RISMEDIA, April 25, 2009-In this tough economy, real estate professionals are working hard to stay ahead. While homeowners find themselves struggling to make ends meet, Wayne Hall, operating principal/broker, Keller Williams Realty in Sacramento, California works closely with his customers to make sure they have the knowledge they need to ...

RISMEDIA, April 25, 2009-During February, one of RealTown's most active groups, "All Things Outlook," had an interesting string that I thought I would share with you this month. ...