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Realtor getting sued over IDX feed. Are you next?

Jeff Launiere, Jeff Launiere (Future Home Realty)
Update 4:31PM EST March 11, 2013 - I just received word from Laurie Janik, Chief Legal Counsel at the National Association of Realtors that the Lawsuit has been dismissed. I am not sure what has happened but I am thrilled. I want to thank everone…

Active Rain's Point System : It's Important

David Saks, Broker (The Real Estate Mart of Tennessee, Inc.)
A REALTOR® posted a blog in 2008 suggesting that ActiveRain points were useless, misleading and ego driven My reply was: Not true The point scoring system is very crucial has great significance and clearly identifies the mutual…

Endorse a Fellow ActiveRain Member

Debbie Reynolds, "The Real Debbie Reynolds" (Prudential PenFed Realty)
Endorse a Fellow ActiveRain Member - We all know what a letter of recommendation looks like for a resume. Many of us have written these for past associates or had them written for us. When a client gives us a testimonial we want to share it with the…

How are You Prepping for the Market Shift? - An AR Challenge

ActiveRain Contests (ActiveRain Real Estate Network)
Probably the most eye-popping result of our Real Estate is Back survey was this sentiment right here: Last year, our members predicted that 1/3 of the markets in the country would see price declines. This year? Not a single market! 84% of you expect…

A Blog Each Day in March - An AR Challenge

Kerrie La Guardia (ActiveRain, Community Manager)
With Daylight Savings "springing forward" on March 10th, it's time to have another 30 in 30 31 in 31. This time around I'm hosting so I'd love to see all you superstars shine! You'll have one less hour to get it done but I have faith Rainers…

Not Using Google+? - Why Your Real Estate Competition Will Crush You

Bill Gassett Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate (RE/MAX Executive Realty)
Why Google+ is a must for those in the Real Estate Industry Hopefully by now you have heard of Google+. For those of you who have not, Google+ is a social media site and SEO tool rolled into one. In my professional opinion it is the most…

April Challenge: What do you wish you knew...

Erica Ramus - SchuylkillRealEstate.com - Schuylkill County PA Real Estate (Erica Ramus - Ramus Realty Group - Pottsville, PA )
For April we are going Back the the Future! We want you to be your own fairy godmother (or godfather) giving oh-so-wise advice to your (probably very naive) fresh faced newbie self. "What do you know now that you wish you…

Get healthy in the Rain - An ActiveRain Challenge

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh, Prince George's County, MD (Century 21 New Millennium)
Every year for as long as I can remember I've resolved to get healthy or lose weight. Most years I try for the first week and then my real life takes over. Last year I went to my cousin's college graduation in May. As I was looking at the pictures…

Up Close and Personal – Dig Deep January 2013 Contest

San Jose Homes for Sale | San Jose Short Sale Agent, Kathleen Daniels (KD Realty - 408.972.1822)
Up Close and Personal – Dig Deep January 2013 Contest This contest is inspired by how my cancer diagnosis stopped the flow of my life in its track. Life as I knew it changed in an instant. I suddenly began working full time to beat cancer…

CONTEST: Photos Make A Difference - Then and Now

Bryan Robertson, Real estate broker Los Altos & Silicon Valley Luxury Homes (ARRIVVA)
Your personal photo is a critical part of your marketing for more agents. Most of the time, prospects will see your photo before they see you in person. While it’s funny to say that many agents use their “high school yearbook photo…

Out with the Old, In with the New Contest

Debbie Reynolds, "The Real Debbie Reynolds" (Prudential PenFed Realty)
Out with the Old, In with the New Contest. As we come to the end of the year everyone is thinking about how to do things better in 2013 and how to make our businesses grow. We have learned so much through ActiveRain this year in the way of…

What is Mortgage APR, Can You Explain It?

Bill Ladewig Your FHA Guru - FHA and VA Loans Since 1970
WHAT IS MORTGAGE APR, Can You Explain It? APR Demystified and APR Predators Exposed First, lets demystify Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Mortgage APR was designed to allow consumers to use one standardized number to compare each lender's rate…

Sorry, All Home For Sale Listings Have Been Removed From My Website

Jeff Launiere, Jeff Launiere (Future Home Realty)
Update 4:31PM EST March 11, 2013 - I just received word from Laurie Janik, Chief Legal Counsel at the National Association of Realtors that the Lawsuit has been dismissed. I am not sure what has happened but I am thrilled. I want to thank everone…

MR and MRS MOUTH AT WORK AGAIN

Richie Alan Naggar... People first, then business! (Richie Naggar Ran Right Realty Riverside, Ca)
Me and another Realtor just stood there and watched a family member of the buyer kill the perfect deal for all while touring a potential purchase before contracting… We were speechless and we also were the only two people in the room who knew that…

Baby Boomer Degeneration

Richard Yates - Broker (Coldwell Banker Real Estate)
Baby Boomer Degeneration From 1946 -1964 approximately 76, 000, 000 babies were born during post-World War II and labeled The Baby Boomer Generation. Based upon the average life expectancy of about 80 years, there will be a lot of Degenerated Baby…

The Four Worst "Upgrades" Homeowners Make

Doug Rogers- Your Pineville Louisiana Agent (Century 21 Millennium)
The Four Worst "Upgrades" Homeowners Make This post has nothing to do with personal space, taste, or comfort. One of the benefits of home ownership is NOT having to get permission to make changes to your space. Instead, let's examine five…

Fannie Mae’s evil plot exposed

Mark Karten (The Karten Group at Rothwell Gornt)
Just in time for Halloween, I want to tell you something scary that’s no ghost story. Over the last few weeks, I’ve laid the groundwork for today’s topic – Fannie Mae – and their sinister plan to change the world! OK,…

Sorry we are not going to close today...

Dana Basiliere (Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty)
YES, we are going to close today and NO one is leaving this office until we do! OK I was younger then… but I said tha t… The Story: (oh, and there are others, but not for this post) It was the Friday before a Memorial Day holiday at 2:00 in the…

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