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What’s Really Going on in the Lending Industry

By Ralph R. Roberts RISMEDIA, Jan. 8, 2008-During the current mortgage meltdown, the press has turned its focus on the most


InternetCrusade, RISMedia Reach Agreement to Merge Web Tech & Media Savvy at RealTown.com Portal

RISMEDIA, Jan. 7, 2008--InternetCrusade® and RISMedia have announced a new partnership in RealTown, a trademarked Nevada corporation that owns and operates the RealTown.com real estate web portal.


It’s All about Them: Recruiting Generation Y

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.


Setting the Real Estate Stage for 2008

RISMEDIA, Jan. 1, 2008-What are the biggest challenges Realtors will face in 2008? What are the most important goals of NAR's Large Firm Liaison? Here, Real Estate magazine interviews Alex Perriello, president & CEO, Realogy Franchise Group; 2008 Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations on his new role and what to expect in the coming year.


Top Three Short Sale Trends

Commentary by Will Weaver RISMEDIA, Dec. 19, 2007-On any given day, I receive three to four calls from people who are in foreclosure and find themselves in a frightening whirlwind of red tape, debt and decisions most feel too overwhelmed to absorb. Many I meet have been met with brick walls, intimidation and apathy and are truly desperately in need of an ally.


Sorting Through Agent Turnover

By John Voket RISMEDIA, Dec. 29, 2007-Just as everyone is in the process of setting goals for the New Year, it's important for brokers to start with the basics-their agents. Whether it's training or retention, brokers can use the New Year to implement new systems to help make a new consumer experience, beginning with their agents.


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