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RISMEDIA, July 13, 2011—Greg Rand (
@gsrand), CEO of
OwnAmerica.com hosts “Rand on Real Estate” on 770 WABC where this week he discusses the Colorado Springs real estate market with RISMedia’s Real Estate Information Network® (RREIN) Member and CEO of Re/Max Properties Inc, Joe Clement.
RISMEDIA, July 11, 2011—What exactly is branding and why should you care?
If you have ever been to New York’s Times Square, you have probably seen Naked Cowboy. If you have watched any television or read the paper, you have heard of Donald “The Don” Trump. Both of these people have worked hard at developing a brand for themselves and it works!
RISMEDIA, July 11, 2011—When Gary Pamma started his company, Gary Pamma Home Selling Team, in 2007, he had no system for collecting feedback on his properties. Pamma lists and sells bank owned properties, and soon began receiving requests
RISMEDIA, July 9, 2011—At a time when creating a high value proposition can be the differentiator in getting more buyer and seller business, top earning agents are equipped with the best and latest engagement tools. They know that incorporating systems, tools and strategies will help them out-perform and up-serve their prospects. But if you look closely, they never stray far from the basics of connecting more people with their housing solutions more consistently.
RISMEDIA, July 9, 2011—Having attended the NAR Midyear meetings in D.C. this past May and keeping my ear close to the street on the mobile buzz, it seems to me that there are still those that doubt the viability of QR codes. Are they a phase/craze?
RISMEDIA, July 6, 2011—Sales and marketing consultant, Brett Clay, author of Selling Change, 101+ Secrets for Growing Sales by Leading Change, reveals his top ten list of mistakes salespeople and companies are making in today’s market. Clay says, "Some of the ways salespeople lose customers are perennial. Others are related to the changing market. The biggest mistake, though, is failing to evolve and stay competitive."
RISMEDIA, July 5, 2011—Greg Rand (
@gsrand), CEO of OwnAmerica.com, host of “Rand on Real Estate” on 770 WABC, answers the question “How do professional investors play this market?” Buy at the right time, says Rand; buy in an area that has good future potential but is “getting smacked around a bit now,” to buy under market. Professionals do not look for a steal; they look to buy well, he says.
RISMEDIA, July 5, 2011—Many camcorders come with a wide variety of special effects already built in. You can put in dissolves, wipes, and editing transitions of all kinds. You may be able to record in black and white, or other unique
RISMEDIA, July 2, 2011—For the past few months, I have opened my speaking engagements by asking this simple question: “How many of you wish you were making more money?” It’s not a trick question. Not surprisingly, the answer is always a huge majority of hands being raised in the affirmative. Most agents and brokers “wish” they were earning more income, especially in these troubled times.
RISMEDIA, July 2, 2011—The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Charlie Oppler, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations.
RISMEDIA, July 1, 2011—In the current real estate market, with home sales slumping like an injured athlete, many sellers are pulling out all the stops to get their homes to sell. One of the most common tactics is to change REALTORS® when the one they’re using isn’t getting the job done. However, one expert believes that there is another way.
RISMEDIA, July 1, 2011—It’s getting really crazy out there. We have officially seen the start of a race to the bottom among economists, statisticians and spokespeople who are all trying to win the award for Chicken Little of the Year.
RISMEDIA, June 30, 2011—Even with home sales and prices continuing to fall nationwide, millions of Americans will still navigate the process of buying and selling homes this summer, and for many, the sheer volume of details and decisions can be
RISMEDIA, June 29, 2011—Short sales aren’t what they used to be. Gone is the long and complex process that often confused and frustrated both buyers and sellers. Today, mortgage lenders—along with the federal government—have streamlined short sales to make them more efficient and successful than ever before. Here are several things real estate professionals need to know as they pursue this significant opportunity.
First, what is a “short sale?” It’s a process in which the mortgage lender allows a property to be sold for less than the remaining principal balance on the loan. Short sales can be the answer for home-owners who cannot afford their mortgage payments or no longer wish to remain in the home.
RISMEDIA, June 28, 2011—Do you know people with college-bound kids? If so, then you know that one obsession revolves around the higher education process. ACT scores, their kids' chance of getting into their first-choice school, and the grand college tour are regular fodder on the cocktail party circuit.
Believe it or not, the topic can be the starting point for any REALTOR® looking for green conversation, and a way to soft-pedal any expertise you may have on green issues, including cost savings and healthier living choices. By offering up useful insight, you just might snag some new contacts for your business.
