Today's Top Story Archive


It’s All about Them: Recruiting Generation Y

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
By Don Kottick RISMEDIA, Jan. 4, 2008-So, you want to know about the demographic segment of our population known as Generation Y


Where the Truth about Today’s Market Really Lies

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
By Eugene L. Meyer RISMEDIA, Jan. 3, 2008-The latest news on the real estate front was either calmly reassuring or deeply alarming, depending on your point of view.


Revving Up Your SEO

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
By Brian Corey RISMEDIA, Jan. 2, 2008-For the average Web user or a Realtor who concentrates his or her efforts largely on traditional sales and marketing methods, Google is basically a wildly popular search engine which is so famous, its name also acts as a frequently used verb. When you ask someone a question about a topic they're not familiar with, you may have heard them reply "Why don't you Google it?"


Embracing a New Perspective in ‘08

Monday, December 31st, 2007
Commentary by Dr. Cliff Baird RISMEDIA, Jan. 1, 2008-"If you do not allow your manager/coach to hold you accountable, you will not and you cannot reach your full potential."


The Broker Challenge Series: Recruiting from your Back Office

Friday, December 28th, 2007
By Lorne Wallace RISMEDIA, Dec. 31, 2007--In my 20 years of traveling around to real estate brokerages, one of the areas that most everyone struggles with is recruiting. What I'd like to explore this month is how your back office operation can help you with this process.


Avoid Information Overload: Your Online Professional Networking Strategy

Thursday, December 27th, 2007
By Barry Hurd RISMEDIA, Dec. 28, 2007--Professional networking is getting more and more complex. In addition to business parties and family events, professionals are constantly


When Receiving Cash Back at Closing is Legal

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
Commentary by Ralph R. Roberts RISMEDIA, Dec. 27, 2007-In response to my article, "Realtor Caught in Cash-Back-at-Closing's Crosshairs," a newly licensed associate broker from Washington state e-mailed me asking whether a cash back at closing deal could ever be legal. His question applied to the following scenario


Four Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Acquiring the Business of Drop-Out Agents

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
By Dan Gooder Richard RISMEDIA, Dec. 26, 2007-In today's market many agents are getting out of the business. Just look at the most recent license renewal statistics at your local real estate board. The exodus is a great opportunity for agents who want to grow their business and thrive in today's market.


10 Must-Have Tech Tools for 2008

Monday, December 24th, 2007
By Anita Campbell RISMEDIA, Dec. 24, 2007-Everyone has heard about the coolness of the iPhone, but the business uses for Twitter and the Google Optimizer might also be influential in 2008.


Real Estate Gets Younger

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
By Eugene L. Meyer RISMEDIA, Dec. 21, 2007- Just when you thought the clouds on the real estate horizon were getting even darker, a ray of sunshine pops through in the housing futures market. A new survey has pinpointed the number-one goal of today's college students. It's owning a house.


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