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denver realtors: Top Tips from Denver Home Stagers - 06/02/11 04:25 PM
Some of the top stagers in the metro Denver area are sharing their secrets with you. Check out these videos to learn how to differentiate your listings from similar properties. Don't Overlook the Closets Holly Lange, Abundantly Clear www.abundantlycleardesign.com www.facebook.com/abundantlyclear The Rule of Odd Numbers Michelle Wykes, Staging with Style www.stagingwithstyleco.com Accessorize to Tell a Story Macky Bennett, Re-Arrangements & More, Interior Transformations www.rearrangementsandmore.com Depersonalize the Home Sandi Bass, Staging with Style www.stagingwithstyleco.com 3 Cs - Clean, Clutter-free, Color Sandi Bass, Staging with Style www.stagingwithstyleco.com Get Inspiration from the Pros Macky Bennett, Re-Arrangements & More, Interior Transformations www.rearrangementsandmore.com Tweet
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denver realtors: QR Codes for Real Estate - 03/16/11 01:52 AM
If you've never seen a QR Code, you're about to see them everywhere. A QR code is a matrix barcode that can be deciphered by most smartphones using the phone's camera and a QR decoder app. QR codes, which are used to direct a smartphone to a specified URL, are gaining popularity as a marketing tool, especially in the real estate industry. For example, this QR code goes to the Metrolist Facebook page. QR codes can be placed anywhere, and brokers are finding many creative ways to use QR codes, such as on yard signs, listing brochures, business cards, promotional items,
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denver realtors: Metrolist CEO, Pat Bybee, Reminds IndustryThat All Real Estate is Local - 03/12/11 01:40 PM
Issues Around National Data Are Not Applicable At The Neighborhood Level Says Long-Time MLS Executive DENVER, CO--(March 8, 2011) - Amid a growing controversy over the accuracy of national housing data, Patricia Bybee, President CEO of Metrolist, Inc., is encouraging the industry to keep its focus on the reliability of local data. At issue is the perceived accuracy of what's widely considered the most popular measure of existing home sales, the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) Existing Home Sales, specifically that the report has increasingly overstated home sales. The NAR has dismissed claims it could dramatically mis-report national sales numbers. "We
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denver realtors: New Monthly Indicator Report and Local Market Update for Denver Realtors - 02/16/11 11:45 AM
The Monthly Indicator Report and Local Market Update have been updated to make them even simpler, cleaner and more modern, giving you the tools needed to help tell the story of your real estate market. Here's a summary of the enhancements made to these two Market Intel reports: Monthly Indicator Report The first page offers a new Quick Facts dashboard, which highlights key metrics and complements the written analysis to give a top line summary of the month's trends. The Market Overview has been moved to the second page and enhanced with historical sparklines. Finally, the individual metric pages now include
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denver realtors: ATTENTION METROLIST (DENVER) MEMBERS: New Classes Available for MLS Rules & Regs Update - 12/20/10 03:18 PM
To help you understand the new status fields and to answer related listing questions, Metrolist® will offer a new class and webinar in January. Understanding New Statuses Learn to correctly use the new Status Conditions and Approval Conditions fields to present a true picture of a listing. Get examples of accurate reporting for common listing scenarios. You will learn: How to accurately use Short Sale disclosure When to use the Pending status How a Refreshed listing work How the Withdrawn status works When to use the Kick Out condition These 45 minute classes are scheduled to immediately follow the Skill Building:
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denver realtors: Personal Branding Made Easy - Upload Your Broker or Team Photo to the Denver MLS - 10/06/10 06:35 PM
You promote your listings all the time. Now it’s time to promote “you.” Real estate is a business built around personal relationships. It's important to keep your warm, welcoming smile in front of customers and clients alike. Upload your photo to PrimeAccess to include “you” on your listings and PrimeAccess reports. Why Upload Your Photo? Uploading your broker photo allows you to provide your clients with personally-branded reports. All of your property reports in PrimeAccess will be personalized with your photo and contact info. Your photo will also appear on your listings on REcolorado.com and in your Broker Profile in
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denver realtors: Local Reporters Discuss Opportunities in Changing Industry at #REBCDEN - 06/16/10 01:42 AM
Today’s media landscape is vastly different from just a few years ago. Speed of information into various news channels happens almost instantaneously with varying points-of-view from numerous sources. So, how do real estate professionals cut through the clutter and get noticed by reporters?A panel of local reporters will share their insights about the best ways to communicate with the press, how to get relevant information in front of the media and the impact of social media during REBAR Camp Denver from 3 to 4 pm. Moderated by Melissa Olson, Metrolist Senior Manager, this media panel will include reporters from various news
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denver realtors: Top Do's and Don'ts of Listing Photos - 06/04/10 10:05 PM
With ninety percent of homebuyers searching online, "curb appeal" has been replaced with "click appeal." The first impression is no longer made at the curb, but at the click of the mouse. Here are ten "Dos" and "Don'ts" when taking listing photos. NOTE: No actual listings were harmed in the making of this article.
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denver realtors: NAR CALL FOR ACTION: Prevent New Tax Burdens on Real Estate - 05/21/10 09:17 AM
Congress is considering changes to the tax code in order to pay for a number of tax provisions expiring in 2010. Two of these provisions would impact real estate. The first would require all owners of rental properties to file IRS 1099 forms for all contractors they do business with if they pay that contractor $600 or more in any given year. This onerous provision would apply to even the smallest landlord. In addition, Congress is considering taxing "carried interest" at ordinary income rates instead of capital gains. Carried interest rules govern how general partners in real estate investments pay taxes when the investment is sold.
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denver realtors: Searchable Lot Size - Latest Upgrade for Metrolist (Denver) Members - 05/13/10 08:35 PM
We have received many requests asking if you could have the ability to search by Lot Size using a range, and we have responded, "Yes, you can." You can now enter a square footage range for Lot Size in PrimeAccess® Power Search. In order to make this request a reality, we have been working hard to make Lot Size consistent from listing to listing. As of the end of March, Lot Size must now be entered as the square footage of the lot, not as a dimension or as acreage. Follow Metrolist:
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denver realtors: Marketing and Technology Real Estate Series - 2010: Preparing for Profit as the Market Turns - 05/13/10 01:37 PM
Nationally renowned "Marketing and Technology Real Estate Series" is coming to Denver. Don't miss Max Pigman, National Speaker and Vice-President of REALTOR.com® & Top Producer ® Systems, presenting valuable marketing tools, tactics and technologies that will help you secure more listings and buyer leads - and ultimately help you get ahead of the changing market in 2010. At this FREE event you will learn: Advanced techniques to manage hundreds of leads and still be responsive The latest NAR statistics showing what buyers and sellers value most from their REALTOR® Ways to grow your social network, and convert leads into closed sales
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denver realtors: Denver Realtors Share Top Listing Tips - 05/11/10 02:04 PM
A dull or stale listing could be the only thing preventing a sale. Don't let your listings fall short. Here are some tips from other real estate professionals about how to make your listings shine. Give Good DirectionsNot everyone relies on their G.P.S. to navigate through unfamiliar neighborhoods. Make sure you enter good directions to the property, and skip the shortcuts. Don't use "See MapQuest" or "Call Broker." Disclose Short SalesIf your listing is a short sale or could possibility become a short sale, be courteous to your fellow real estate professionals (and abide by the MLS Rules & Regulations) and
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denver realtors: What is Quality Service Certification (QSC)? - 05/11/10 12:30 AM
Interviewer: Hello, we are here today with Larry Romito and Larry is the founder and CEO of the QSC designation, Quality Service Certification, and Larry, welcome to the show. Larry Romito: Mark, it's nice to be here, thanks. Interviewer: So maybe you could explain little further the acronym QSC, what it stands for and the variables within that designation? Larry Romito: The Company is Quality Service Certification and the professional designation is Quality Service Certified and what's really behind it is an effort to bring more discipline and processes to the service delivery process. There are lots
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denver realtors: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR METROLIST MEMBERS (DENVER): Your MLS Account - 05/03/10 02:48 PM
As of May 19, you will no longer be able to share your Metrolist account or sign in to PrimeAccess® multiple times using a single account. Each Metrolist member must have their own account with unique Username and Password to sign in to PrimeAccess. Sharing your Username and Password is prohibited by the MLS Rules & Regulations and violations are subject to Sanctions. According to the MLS Rules & Regulations, Section 1.26 Participation, "Every User will be assigned a User ID and Password, which may not be used by any other person. Each User will be responsible for the safekeeping of
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