Today’s Top Story Archive


Make More Money in Today’s Market – 8 Ways to Develop Supplemental Revenue

Commentary by Bill Miles RISMEDIA, Feb. 27, 2008-The real estate market is challenging throughout the United States. For the first time in nearly


Help Your Real Estate Company Compete – There’s Still Time

Power Broker Survey deadline extended to Monday, March 3 RISMEDIA, Feb. 26, 2008- The deadline for completing RISMedia's 20th Annual Power Broker Survey - the industry's leading report ranking the nation's top brokerages - has been extended to Monday, March 3.


Your Real Estate Business – One Website Is Not Enough

By Marylyn B. Schwartz RISMEDIA, Feb. 25, 2008-Broker/owner, entrepreneur, techno-savvy geek (that's a compliment), and all around great guy, Larry Vecchio, Better Homes Realty, New Jersey, has been ahead of the curve in


Profiting in a Tough Market Subject of Midyear Power Broker Forum

RISMEDIA, Feb. 22, 2008--If you listen to the news lately, you'd think the real estate market was taking a nose dive toward disaster. While it's true that increased foreclosures in some markets and the subprime crisis are certainly serious problems for many, other markets are doing


In a Changed Market, Are You a Great Realtor?

Send in your nomination now for RISMedia's 4th Annual Top 50 Realtors on the Rise contest RISMEDIA, February 21, 2008-The market has certainly changed in the past 18 months. Quite frankly, things are just not as easy as they once were.


Time Is Running Out – Don’t Miss Your Chance to become a Power Broker

The deadline for RISMedia's Power Broker survey is February 26 By Maria Patterson RISMEDIA, February 20, 2008-Don't miss your opportunity to gain a competitive edge by ranking among the nation's


Consumer-Centric, Co-Branding Expert – Two Musts for ‘Real Estate Agent 3.0′

By Glade Jones RISMEDIA, Feb. 19, 2008-Thanks to the phenomenon of "Web 2.0"-the Internet's blindingly fast move toward user-generated content-the real estate consumer is changing radically. These changes are all focused


Real Estate Teams – 5 Ways to Empower Agents and become a Better Leader

By Lee Froschheiser RISMEDIA, Feb. 18, 2008-As the boss or manager of your company, do you frequently feel like things are spinning out of control? If the answer is yes, you're not alone. All too often, employers find themselves struggling to keep pace with the day-in, day-out responsibilities of the job.


Real Estate Leaders Explain How to Combat Negative Media Coverage

RISMEDIA, Feb. 15, 2008-The U.S. housing market has taken a beating in the press this past year. While a market shift has certainly occurred, most of us believe the entire story is not being told.


Social Media Profile Marketing – 5 Steps to Being Found Online

By Barry Hurd RISMEDIA, Feb. 14, 2008-Social Media Profiles can influence if you exist online or if viewers find relevant information about a brand. Whether the brand in question is an individual or business, establishing proper profiles on social media sites can increase


Growing Your Real Estate Business – One Company’s Dream Fulfilled

An interview with Peter Hunt By Stephanie Andre RISMEDIA, Feb. 13, 2008-So many businesses come and go over time. But why does one succeed and another fail? According to Peter Hunt, president and CEO of Hunt Real Estate Corp., over the past 15 years it's been about "understanding the relationship between inventory and turnover."


Permission-based E-mail Marketing – What Home Buyers and Sellers Are Reading

So your inbox is full? How to send the right kind of e-mail By Brian Wildermuth RISMEDIA, Feb. 12, 2008-When discussing the power of e-mail marketing as a supplement to traditional


Learn the Secrets of Online Marketing Magic

How to Maximize RSS Feeds By Barry Hurd RISMEDIA, Feb. 11, 2008-You have information to share. Wonderful and insightful knowledge about your business and changing industry. You are an expert.


Get the Word Out: It’s a ‘Good Time to Buy’

Realogy runs second ad campaign in two years promoting positives of housing market By Beth McGuire RISMEDIA, Feb. 8, 2008--"It's a good time to buy real estate." That's the message Realogy, the nation's largest real estate franchisor, wants agents to broadcast to buyers across the country.


Are You Ready? Tips for Prepping Your Company for Video

Commentary by Renwick Congdon RISMEDIA, Feb. 7, 2008-Video has moved online in a big way. Estimates indicate that in 2007 over half of all Internet users