Archive for May, 2008

Real Estate Roundup - Week 22

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Some of the best from the web this past week:
So, What is a GOOD Real Estate Agent? by Jennifer Allan at Active Rain
HomeGain Evolves with Web 2.0 by Pat Kitano at HomeGain
Will the Real Estate Industry Just Serve Up a Bunch of Meatball Sundaes? by Daniel Rothamel at Real Estate Zebra
Hot Market: Rust Belt Leading […]

To the Agents Who Have Weathered the Storm - Forecasts from Top Bank Execs

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

The tide is turning in the real estate market and agents can see all the signs of brighter days ahead. The last two years have been tough for agents in most parts of the country, and the ones that have survived are seeing things turning around.
In an article from Yahoo:
Howard Atkins, chief financial officer […]

RealOrganized, Inc. Updates RealtyJuggler Desktop Real Estate Software

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

RealtyJuggler Desktop Real Estate Software Upgraded to include DRIP Email, rss, advanced task management and extensive Import/Export capabilities.
Windsor, Colorado (PRWEB) May 29, 2008 — Today RealOrganized, Inc. announced a major upgrade to their flagship RealtyJuggler Desktop Realtor Software Organizer. RealtyJuggler Desktop is a combination organizer, contact manager, calendar and transaction management system exclusively for real […]

Get With it; New Program Offers Practical Ways to Use Web 2.0 in Your Business

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Get with it! This is the advice John I. Todor, Ph.D., managing partner of The Whetstone Edge, LLC is giving CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, independent agents and employees who want to advance. Why? Customers increasingly vet companies, products and the people they do business with online and are highly influenced by online reputations. Businesses that […]

Ten Tips to Boost Your Real Estate Business

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Tip 1: “Become an Expert”
Know local markets with the help of NAR
Tip 2: “Prospecting is Gold”
Don’t forget…everyone is a prospective client
Tip 3: “Price to Sell”
Understand the current environment
Tip 4: “Play Psychologist”
Address homeowners’ concerns and do more business

Tip 5: “Push Buyers’ Hot Buttons”
Learn what attracts buyers to a home in your area
Tip 6: “Upgrade […]

Real Estate Roundup - Week 21

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Rehashed: It’s Past Time to Raise the Bar by Jay at The Phoenix Real Estate Guy
The Best Real Estate Related Websites As Seen Through The Eyes Of The Geek Squad by Barry Cunningham at Real Estate Radio USA
The Real Estate Broker Blog 2.0 - Plug In […]

What Does It Take To Become A Real Estate Agent?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Becoming a real estate agent is not the most painful of processes. It requires some study and education, but what in life doesn’t? It doesn’t require nearly the investment of time or funds that becoming a doctor or an attorney would require and yet offers quite a flexible and potentially lucrative career path. The first […]

Website Marketing Firm Brick Marketing Launches Local Search Engine Marketing Product at Brick Marketing Local

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Brick Marketing, a respected full-service website marketing firm known for its success in increasing the sales of clients through online marketing, has launched a new local search engine marketing product. The new local online marketing package gives brick and mortar businesses the opportunity to achieve higher exposure in a wide range of local search engines.
Boston, […]

Tips for Building Real Estate Listings

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Good Real Estate Listings are a must for any successful real estate website. These listings are the way real estate agents communicate the information about the real estate properties with their clients. A major part of the Realtor’s job is done if he is able to build a good real estate listing. Once a person […]

Free Arsidian Mortgage and Loan Calculator Now Available for Websites and Blogs

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

New Widget Features Easy Installation, Keeps Users on Your Site
Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) May 20, 2008 — A new free tool for Websites and blogs that target consumers who are looking for lower-interest mortgages and loans was introduced today at MLCalc.com. The free offer was announced by Arsidian CEO Arseniy Olevskiy.
“Our colorfully graphic mortgage and loan […]