Marketing Archive


Appraisal Review Workshop – Intensive Study of the Appraisal

RISMEDIA, March 31, 2011—Our Appraisal Analysis Workshop is a fully-interactive online webinar designed to teach you the details that are required in each section of the real estate appraisal, including how to recognize fraudulent or over-inflated appraisals. Click here for more info.


Breaking News: RISMedia and RREIN Release Powerful, New Social Media Video Formerly Only Available to Exclusive Network

RISMEDIA, March 30, 2011—RISMedia, the leader in real estate information systems, is excited to announce the nationwide release of "The Power of Information," a new video exclusively produced and directed by the real estate information leader that showcases months of the company’s independent research on the impact of ...


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: RISMedia Launches Daily Video News Updates

RISMEDIA, March 30, 2011—Responding to the rapidly evolving pace of technology and information delivery, RISMedia, the leader in real estate information systems, announced today the launch of its Daily Video News Update, now featured in each edition of the media firm’s Today’s Real Estate Advisor e-newsletter. “We are taking video to a much higher level than ever before in our industry,” says RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston. “Although we have been producing video as part of our news and information operation for several years now, we have now committed to incorporating unique daily videos into our widely read, national e-newsletter.”


Consumers Have the Motivation – But Lack the Money for Home Improvement

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2011—The arrival of spring brings not only warmer weather, but also spring cleaning and the undertaking of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects. Much to the chagrin of home improvement stores, the DIY home improvement market has seen a 21 percent decline from 2005-2010 according to latest research from Mintel, and more than a quarter (28 percent) of DIYers say they would like to undertake a major renovation or addition to their home, but they just don't have the funds.


Mobile Leader Invites Agents to Participate in QR Code Survey

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2011—Do you know what a QR code is? You might have heard the term lately or be aware that QR codes are becoming widely popular within the real estate industry at this time. Perhaps you’re even thinking of using them. The real question is do you know how to


Short Sale Marketing System Provides Crye-Leike Realtor with Substantial Sales Increase

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2011— Kim Blanton of Crye-Leike Realtors in the Hendersonville, Tenn. area has seen an exceptional increase in listing inventory and sales resulting from Pro Step Marketing’s Short Sale Marketing Plan, Website Design and Social Media strategy.


30 Million Dollar Marketing System

RISMEDIA, March 29, 2011—Want more listings? If so, this package is all you'll ever need to make your phone ring off the hook with motivated buyers and sellers! Capitalize on the listings your competition can't work with, and watch your bank account explode! Click here for more information.


Distressed Homeowners’ Top Priorities: Food Assistance and Help with Heating Costs

RISMEDIA, March 26, 2011—As the economic downturn continues, more homeowners lagging on their mortgage payments are looking for help with basic needs. These are the findings of MortgageKeeper Referral Services, Inc., the developer of a unique database that connects users with


Anticipating a Spring Thaw

RISMEDIA, March 25, 2011—In the world of real estate, the going has been tough—and we have been going. These are the most challenging economic times that most of us have ever known. This has been a cold, long, and bitter economic winter in real estate. There are, however, hints


Treasury to Begin Orderly Wind Down of Its $142 Billion Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio

RISMEDIA, March 25, 2011—Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it will begin the orderly wind down of its remaining portfolio of $142 billion in agency-guaranteed mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Starting this month, the Treasury plans to sell up to $10 billion


The Policies, Procedures, & Personnel Forms Manual

RISMEDIA, March 25, 2011—Do you have an office policy manual? If not, you should. A properly-worded manual is an absolute necessity in today's litigious society as it helps maintain an orderly, productive office and prevents misunderstandings and problems with your sales associates that all too easily become major headaches, lawsuits, ...


Big Book of Real Estate Ads: 1001 Ads That Sell

RISMEDIA, March 24, 2011—Stop trying to find the right words to get your listings sold! There's no need to reinvent the wheel—we have what you need right here! Hundreds of well thought out and artfully worded ads that will increase your income! Click here for more information.


New Agent Recruiting Kit

RISMEDIA, March 23, 2011—How do you find the best new agents? How do you weed out the ones that won't be profitable? And once you have the good ones, how do you get them to say "YES!" to your company? This presentation helps you do just that. Click here ...


The Power of Staging Home Staging Course

RISMEDIA, March 22, 2011—Not every home on the market warrants the work of a professional stager. This just released acclaimed course, The Power of Staging®, is designed specifically to enable Real Estate Agents to effectively perform this service independently. It is geared towards agents guiding the seller to maximize the ...


Smarter Agent Offers to Build Free, Branded Mobile Apps for any MLS

RISMEDIA, March 22, 2011—Smarter Agent recently announced that it will create a personalized mobile app for any Multiple Listing Service that wants to promote its listings and brand through a location-aware app that works on smart phones and feature phones. ...