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2011 

We’ve said before how important good, high quality photography is in marketing your listing. Remember, this is your first chance to capture someone’s interest – and the Wall Street Journal reported study findings that “quality photos increase the likelihood that a home will sell… for higher aski...
01/25/2011
The San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR) recently released the final home sales statistics for 2010. As predicted, the year turned out with 2010 home sales slightly down compared to 2009. During 2010, approximately 17,580 homes were sold. The number of homes sold during 2010 was down 2.9% compar...
01/24/2011
Providing the most exposure for your real estate listings is our top priority. We are pleased to add two new websites to our online syndication – LakeHouse.com and GolfHomes.com. Both are part of the Dream Home Network, a suite of niche-marketing real estate websites. Lakehouse.com is an interna...
01/21/2011
We don’t always tell one another what we are actually thinking. That’s why understanding body language is important. Robert Phipps is a body language expert from Great Britain. These are ten tips from Mr. Phipps to help you understand unspoken behavior. Maintaining eye contact shows respect and ...
01/19/2011
What types of remodeling projects will 2011 bring? According to a poll by CBS Money Watch and the National Association of Remodeling Industry, the 12 hot trends for this year will be smaller, must-do projects: Bathrooms will get more attention this year – they’re smaller and less expensive to up...
01/13/2011
  Inman’s Future of Real Estate Marketing blog contributor Kori Covrigaru offers agents good advice on how to effectively use social media. In “Back to the Real Estate Social Media Future,” Kori challenges you to take a hard look at how (and if) social media contributes to your bottom line. If y...
01/07/2011
  This month's cover property is presented by Rick Kuper of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty.     Historic 3 bedroom with 2 baths. Thoughtfully restored in a way that balances period charm, modern convenience, & green values. Features include French gothic picket fence, wrap around porch, mat...
01/05/2011
Remember your elementary school report card? In addition to the core subjects, you got evaluated by the teacher on important topics such as effort, communication, and my favorite: “Uses Time Wisely.” Another year has ended. Did you use your time wisely in 2010? Put forth a solid effort? Make a p...
01/04/2011
10 Elements Visitors want to see on your Website: What are consumers looking for when they visit your website? And more importantly, are they able to easily find it? There’s no question that websites are a powerful marketing tool – but a poorly organized site can be just as powerful in sending yo...
01/02/2011