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Seeing Green & Staying Connected

beth — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:08:46 +0000

RISMEDIA, February 3, 2009-With more than 50,000 customers, Russ Bergeron, CEO of Anaheim, California-based SoCalMLS needs a quick and easy way to distribute information to his members while at the same time looking out for the environment. Having teamed up …

Operating within the New Economy

Paige — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:04:51 +0000

Broker Strategies for Succeeding in Difficult Times

RISMEDIA, January 7, 2009-For those of us in the real estate industry, the Feds’ recent announcement that the country has been in recession since December 2007 hardly came as a revelation. We have …

January Op/Ed – Affordable, Cozy, Green-and Building Business

Kayla — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:13:03 +0000

By John Stovall and John BeldockAre we talking about a new sweater here? No, we are talking about green real estate. So what does that have to do with affordability? Lots! Affordability starts with a buyer locating a home that …

From the Publisher’s Desk – January 2009

Kayla — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:12:35 +0000

Put Emphasis on ‘New’

While sincere, January’s “Happy New Year” salutations are usually exchanged with a lighthearted air…certainly, no deep-seated thoughts here.

For those of us in the real estate business, however, well wishes for the New Year carry a …

Letters to the Editor – January 2009

Kayla — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:06:58 +0000

A Plan for Foreclosures. The Power of Goals. Restructure Toxic Loans.Put a Plan in Place

This letter is to share with you my thoughts on ways to help solve some of the foreclosure problems. How about this: the lender …

Refining a Brand

Kayla — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:57:51 +0000

Realty Executives and the Art of Supporting Professionals

By Maria Patterson

Forty-four years ago, the idea of forming a real estate company based on a 100% commission model was a radical concept-certainly nothing the industry had ever seen before. Today, …

November Op-ed – Reporting from the Trenches

Kayla — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:08:12 +0000

An insider’s look at real estate, the economy

Op-ed by James Crumbaugh III

On a recent Sunday, I decided to forego watching football or going fishing. I even chose to ignore my “honey-do” list. Why? Because I wanted to get …

Letters to the Editor – November 2008

Kayla — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:06:43 +0000

Be Accountable. A Bit of Irony. A Growing Gap.“Coming Up Short-How Realtors Can Make a Difference during Economic Turmoil”
rismedia.com, September 25, 2008

Owning Up
The author lost me with her first comments blaming the media for the problems …

Priced to Sell – How to Educate Agents and Sellers to List at the Right Price

Paige — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:38:50 +0000

RISMEDIA, Oct. 14, 2008-Now is a time to face facts. In the past four months, research suggests that housing inventory has climbed to an 11-month-plus supply.

According to NAR, in fact, there was an 11.1-month supply of homes in June …

October Op-ed – Pick a Direction

Kayla — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:15:16 +0000

By James P. RetzA few years ago, while speaking to a particularly experienced audience, I used a slide that managed to elicit some interesting expressions: “Have You Ever Seen a Negative Baby?”

Mind you, this was about the time the …

RE: Real Estate – At Your Service

Kayla — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:12:55 +0000

If you want to catch a glimpse of today’s changing real estate business model, visit the website of a full-service real estate firm. You’ll find a collection of offerings designed to serve customers through every step of the transaction and …

Letters to the Editor – October 2008

Kayla — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:11:18 +0000

High Value. Shortsighted Sales. A Self Correction.“Understanding Short Sales”
rismedia.com,
August 18, 2008

Short Sales Fall Short -I listed a short sale in early May 2008, and enlisted the assistance of a short-sale consultant who came highly recommended and …

What Should Consumers Believe?

Paige — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:05:19 +0000

Op-ed by Pam Liebman

RISMEDIA, Sept. 22, 2008-Those who follow the news of the housing market closely know that, over the past few years, Manhattan has bucked the downward trend of U.S. residential real estate as its property values climbed …

Real Estate Services- Are They Essential to Success?

Paige — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:11:01 +0000

RISMEDIA, Sept. 15, 2008-There is a good reason why the term, “one-stop shopping” has become an icon in American business. Whatever it is they are shopping for, consumers have made it clear they want to save time and save money …

How Top Agents Can Stay Successful in Today’s Market

Paige — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:42:09 +0000

RISMEDIA, August 19, 2008-It’s no secret that a number of inexperienced real estate agents who came aboard during the most recent market upsurge have since left the industry. For seasoned agents, today’s challenge to stay successful is often a …

RE: Real Estate

Kayla — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:11:25 +0000

Your Source for Practical Solutions

You and your agents have a lot on your plate, whether it’s listing properties, generating leads, managing clients and transactions or keeping up with the latest trends. To help you become more productive and informed, …

Publisher’s Desk: August 2008

Kayla — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:59:33 +0000

Setting Yourself Apart

Clearly, now is not the time to be average. Attracting consumers in today’s economic climate takes something different-something that warrants the investment of their hard-earned and shrinking dollars.

Sherry Chris has employed “different” in every aspect of …

Letters to the Editor: August 2008

Kayla — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:49:24 +0000

Broker Beware. End of the Small Broker?

“Power Teams Excerpt: Teaming Up with Your Broker for Mutual Benefit”
rismedia.com
July 4, 2008

Agent Teams? Brokers Beware

With all due respect, the five benefits you mention that a broker can expect …

Adapting Training and Education Strategies in a Challenging Market

Kayla — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:04:05 +0000

RISMEDIA, July 8, 2008-Whether you call it going back to basics or resorting to “old school” techniques and tactics, the training now offered to many agents is a stark reminder that success comes from knowledge and tried and proven strategies, …

Real Lives: Charlotte’s ‘Go-Getter’ in Action

Kayla — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:03:50 +0000

By Kayla O’Brien

Health and fitness has always been a way of life for Realtor Deanna Slep-from the martial arts to speed skating and teaching aerobics. If taught at an early age, she believes a healthy lifestyle can become second …