Best Practices Archive


It’s a Buyer’s Market – Take Advantage

RISMEDIA, August 5, 2009-The buyer's market that we are in right now is the perfect opportunity to get buyers off the sidelines


How Can Agents Attract Buyers to Open Houses?

RISMEDIA, August 1, 2009-As real estate continues to become centered around the latest technology advancements and real estate agents


Real Estate Marketing Strategies: The Top 10 Self Limiting Beliefs

RISMEDIA, July 30, 2009-Do you know the number one reason why most people fail to reach their goals? Is it the lack of skill,


Energy Efficient Homes Are Smart Investment for Savvy Homebuyers

RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-In these economic times, the decision to purchase a home has become a very serious consideration, with cost of ownership in both the short and long term being in the forefront of the buyer's mind. One of the most important factors consumers should consider when buying a ...


Leaders Elite Announces August Webinars

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-Leaders Elite, a North American online membership-based training and coaching program for real estate professionals will present the following Webinars during August 1-15, 2009. ...


Social Networking Strategies – What’s the Right Way to Push Your Business on Facebook?

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-(MCT)-Pop quiz: what's wrong with this e-mail?


The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Real Estate Agents

RISMEDIA, July 25, 2009-In today's tough economy, real estate agents are doing everything they can to be successful and stay ahead


A Coach without a Journal is Like a Runner without Shoes

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2009-Can a runner run without shoes? Sure, it can be done, but it's not as smooth. It's rocky, and it takes a lot longer


Real Estate Marketing Strategies: 5 Tips to Feng Shui Your Mind and Get Your Listings Sold

RISMEDIA, July 22, 2009-In today's changing market where the predominant energy is fear, your challenge is to be extremely vigilant about what you focus on. Why is your deliberate focus more important now than ever? What are you giving attention to? If you're giving attention to what you don't want, ...


Staying Focused Brings Real Estate Success

RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-Staying focused is just one way that Ty Dodge, President & CEO of RealtySouth in Birmingham, Alabama ensures that his company remains at the leading edge of an uncertain market.


Going Beyond a One-Time Sale

California agent uses Lowe's Realtor® Benefits program to offer powerful marketing incentives to clients ...


Video Best Practices: Avoid the Pitfall of User-Generated Content

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2009-Talk to most successful real estate brokers, and they'll tell you that video has become an integral part of their real estate marketing. From agent profiles to property tours, video has added another dimension for brokers and agents. With more Realtors jumping on the video ...


The Red-Nosed Revolution: 5 Ways to Find and Empower the “Rudolphs” Who Can Save Your Company

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2009-The Age of Innovation is here. Slowly but surely it has dawned on leaders in all industries that our global economy has changed the game forever. Oh, sure, products and processes still matter, but what really keeps a company competitive is its people-more specifically, the ability of ...


Make Time to Put a Recruiting System in Place

RISMEDIA, July 15, 2009-Last month I wrote about how to devise a plan or system for recruiting. The second step is making the time


9 Ways to Ignite Innovation Inside Your Company…and Light Your Way out of the Recession

RISMEDIA, July 15, 2009-The recession is in full swing, and companies everywhere are feeling the pain. Yours is likely no exception.