RISMEDIA, August 4, 2010—With the constant evolution of technology, there’s a real need to keep your online presence current and relevant. From content to cutting-edge buttons and widgets, the improvements are endless. However, I believe that if you start with a few, important strategies for improving your website, they will bring you maximum results.

RISMEDIA, August 4, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: a free webinar on what the Wall Street reform means to REALTORS® through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative; manage your office

RISMEDIA, August 3, 2010—Social media’s not just for kids anymore. As the medium evolves, savvy business people and consumers are relying on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and others for commercial and financial applications that go far beyond just friending your neighbor.

RISMEDIA, August 2, 2010—(MCT)—As we exit the era of the McMansion and begin to embrace the concept of the "big-enough" home, we need to rethink some of our interior-design ideas. ...

RISMEDIA, July 30, 2010—A wide array of organizations including the American Land Title Association, the National Association of Realtors, AFSCME, Vote Vets, the Center for Responsible Lending, the Property Rights Alliance and the Institute for Liberty recently launched The Coalition to Stop Wall Street Home Resale Fees with an appeal ...

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: free tips on successful client prospecting through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative; REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner HP

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—Marketing. Advertising. Promotions. Don’t let these three words scare you. Though integral to making connections and winning over buyers and sellers alike, many real estate professionals don’t think they have the time or know-how

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—An effective property listing provides renters all of the details necessary to understand if your property is a good fit for them. Making a good first impression is critical to hook prospective renters and get them interested in learning more about your property. But the second step, providing all the details and information renters commonly need and want in order to take the next step, is equally important.

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—Brand trust is becoming even more important to business survival today, especially as consumers’ use of the Internet continues to escalate. Another big driver is the media and how they pound us all day long with stories of banking scandals

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—Leveraging your brand is crucial in today’s market as real estate companies around the country compete for business. Marketing budgets are being squeezed and yet building strong brand recognition is more important than ever.

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—In order to find profit in your brokerage in 2010, you will need to recruit. By now, you’ve probably cut the expenses about as far as you can because the last two years in this industry has forced that for most everyone. If you cut any further,

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2010—Finding a job in today’s job market can be like conquering a new frontier for many job seekers. With the unemployment rate still over 9%, the job market has been flooded with tons of competition for job seekers—many of whom

RISMEDIA, July 21, 2010—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: a free webinar through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative on how the international buyer plays a major role in markets around the country;

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2010—While some sectors of the economy struggle to regain solid footing, the vacation home market is enjoying healthy numbers. The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) 2010 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, covering

RISMEDIA, July 19, 2010—The Appraisal Institute, one of the nation’s largest professional organizations of real estate appraisers applauded the U.S. Senate for passing a sweeping financial regulatory reform bill that includes the first modernization of real estate