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What makes a good real estate blog post. - 05/16/2008 11:54 PM
To me this seems like a rather straight forward and simple topic so I will not try to mince words.  And yes this post is in relation to the recent debate about what people should write about on ActiveRain.
Before I get into my opinion about what makes a good blog … (14 comments)

"Makeover2Takeover" Teams Announced! - 05/16/2008 11:45 PM
Okay, so here's the news that you all have been patiently waiting for - the announcement of which Teams have made the cut to compete in the upcoming 'Makeover2Takeover' Contest.
We had some great responses to this event, making the decision of narrowing the field to 16 teams a very challenging … (42 comments)

Violation Of Fiduciary Responsibility To The Seller? - 05/16/2008 11:44 PM
As a Seller's agent you know that you have a fiduciary duty to the Seller to do everything you can to give them an advantage in selling their home.  We also know that a vast majority of people are using the Internet to assist them in their home search, more than … (12 comments)

Prompted by their Agent, Seller agrees to a few changes ~ See the Before & After difference! - 05/16/2008 11:44 PM
After this property had been on the market for a few weeks, the listing agent suggested the seller contact Room Solutions Staging for a staging proposal for this 1916 bungalow in Portland OR.  There was dated carpeting in the living & dining rooms, and old venetian blinds that concealed beautiful leaded & beveled … (16 comments)

So... Tell Me Again...What Would My Home Be Worth If I Don't Fix the Leak in the Basment? - 05/16/2008 11:41 PM
It's one of the most important forms in the Listing Appointment.  Perhaps, you guessed that I am referring to signing the Listing Contract.  Well, while that is a significant moment, there is another document which has the potential to impact your life in a adverse fashion far beyond the six month term of a … (13 comments)

Has The American Dream Been Poisoned? - 05/16/2008 11:40 PM
The FORECLOSURE EPIDEMIC and the MORTGAGE CRISIS that has rocked our economy to its very core, will be discussed and debated for years to come. Historically, it will forever define this decade, and, along with 9-11, leave an imprint on an entire generation.
Will we remember this as the decade when the American Dream became poisoned? Maybe … (23 comments)

My Gifts of Appreciation Goes To a Wise, Wonderful and Giving Member of ActiveRain - 05/16/2008 11:40 PM
I found in my Great Thoughts of the Centuries Book a short writing that was written so long ago no one would recognize the author. But the vision and wisdom is no less true today.
" The sage does not accumulate for himself. The more that he expends for others, the … (21 comments)

ActiveRain Navigation - For New Members - 05/16/2008 10:16 PM
If you are new to ActiveRain, first of all, we'd like to welcome you. ActiveRain is one of the best places to Network with other Real Estate Industry Professionals online, and it's a great place to start your Blog. If you have recently joined the community, but have not yet had … (21 comments)

Why Twitter Does Not Work For Real Estate - 05/16/2008 10:04 AM
Don't get me wrong.  I love Twitter and have been using it for some time. Because of my schedule, I'm mainly on in the early mornings eastern time (@vidlisting) but sometimes on throughout the day.
You may be surprised that this post isnt going to be around Twitter's downtime. If you are … (53 comments)

Interesting Blogging & Search Engine Statistics - 05/16/2008 10:02 AM
Here are some fun search engine and blogging statistics I pulled up. I like doing this about once a year to see what is going on in the search space to see if there are any trends I’m missing. Plus, it’s just really interesting data to look at. Most comes from … (39 comments)

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