Archive for May, 2009

Real Estate Roundup - Week 22

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Real Estate Leaders Meet with Gov’t Reps during Coldwell Banker’s ‘Legislative Week’ at RIS Media
Hypocrisy Hound Whines Again: A Lesson in Criminality by Joseph Ferrara at Sellsius Real Estate Blog
Why The Chrysler and GM Deals Will Raise Mortgage Rates by Tom Royce at The Real […]

Should You Start A Real Estate Blog?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Today, it seems like everybody and their dog has a blog of some sort. So, you think, what can a real estate blog do for me and my business? The answer is: a lot, if you are willing to put in the time and effort to make it so.
A good blog is, as far as […]

Photos And Descriptions Can Make Or Break Your Listing - And Your Business

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Many real estate listings on the Internet have poor quality photos and poor descriptions. This not only hampers a property’s chances in a “buyer’s market”, it also reflects badly on the agent doing the listing. Avoid creating a poor impression by taking the time to do things right!
Despite the fact that the Internet is many […]

Real Estate Roundup - Week 21

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Frontdoor Now Sports Facebook Connect by Joel Burslem at Future of Real Estate Marketing
Hypocrisy Hound Whines Again: A Lesson in Criminality by Joseph Ferrara at Sellsius Real Estate
Secrets, lies, real estate and Zappos by Brian Boero at 1000Watt Consulting

Top 5 Blackberry Apps For Realtors

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Are you owner of a “Crackberry” or are you considering adding this powerful little tool to your real estate arsenal? The BlackBerry is a SmartPhone that seems virtually designed for the busy broker, Realtor and agent, with plenty of customizable features and support for downloadable applications that can make your life a lot easier while […]

Do Realtors Appreciate The Power Of Self-Directed IRA’s/401(k)s For Their Business?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

In this current down market, many professional agents are holding their heads above water…….but the treading of the water is becoming more and more difficult. As consumers idle in the “wait and see” mindset, many agents are wondering when this cycle will adjust and how long they will need to wait.
While it is nearly impossible […]

eCommission Short Sale Commission Advance Program Featured in RIS Media

Monday, May 18th, 2009

eCommission began offering short sale commission advances to agents nationwide and were featured last week on RIS Media. The article, eCommission Offers Short Sale Commission Advance Program, lays out the commission advance levels along with the associated fee. It also explains why short sale advances are so popular with agents in today’s marketplace.
For […]

Real Estate Roundup - Week 20

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Some of the best from the web this past week:
Jumping into the Real Estate Fray, Part 2 by Paula Allen at Bruce Clay
Tech news worth noting by Brian Boero at 1000Watt Consulting
The Clozing Seeks to Aggregate Real Estate News by Joel Burslem at Future of Real Estate Marketing
SkyRealty Will No Longer Syndicate Listings to Ad […]

“please” & “thank You” . . . Still The Realtor’s Best Tools

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

The gurus vary a bit on the exact statistic, but all will tell you: Top salespeople in virtually every industry become that way because they have developed the habit of sending personal, heart-felt “Thank You” cards to their customers. As a result — they get more referrals (a lot more referrals) — and consistently out […]

The Top Three Realtor Marketing Tools That Will Catapult Your Business

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Seems like things change in the world of marketing everyday. First, there was the internet, then email marketing, then personal website, then YouTube. Each day the internet improves upon what it is able to offer you for your marketing efforts.
Understanding how you, as a real estate professional, can make use of these Realtor Marketing Tools […]