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ires: 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

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ires: Use Listing History to Your Advantage - 09/07/10 06:30 PM
Knowing the history of a listing can be a valuable asset in home purchase negotiations. As a broker working with homebuyers, researching the listing history can be essential to ensure that you are knowledgeable about the property and can suggest a fair purchase offer.
Yes, You Can! You can easily view listing activity such as price and status changes, that are categorized by MLS number. Also view a Days on Market (DOM) summary for active listings that includes Current DOM and Total DOM. From the Listing Detail, click Listing History. Follow Metrolist:
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ires: Working With Sellers in Today's Market - 09/06/10 11:54 AM
Alison Brennan talks about how the end of the tax credit incentives affects home buying and selling and discusses opportunities that still exist for homebuyers.

Source: http://www.BrokerIPTV.com BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with Alison Brennan of the ABC Investment team of RE/MAX professionals, welcome how are you?
Alison Brennan: Good thank you, thanks for having me.
BrokerIPTV: Well we are talking about what's going on in the market now that the tax credit went bye, bye I mean first impression has, have you seen it really make some type of an effect on buyers?
Alison Brennan: Absolutely. First when we … (2 comments)

ires: 6 Tips to Making Your Website Work for You - 08/18/10 05:27 PM
With today's homebuyer relying more heavily on online sources, it's important to ensure that your website's searchable IDX listings are working for you. Here are six tips to help make that happen.
Retain Website VisitorsThe longer a consumer is on your site, the more likely they are to remember you when it’s time to select a real estate professional. When you provide an easy to use, professional-looking IDX search, you help ensure that when they are ready to buy, sell, or both, they contact you. Brand Your IDX SolutionMake certain that your IDX implementation does not leave your website, and maintains … (4 comments)

ires: Welcome to the Future - New Photo Viewer - 08/18/10 04:46 PM
The new, enhanced photo viewer in PrimeAccess® propels you into the future of online media in your MLS. This exciting new enhancement uses the power of Microsoft Silverlight to provide rich, interactive content and opens the door to future enhancements in photo size, viewing, uploading, and sharing.
The photo viewer allows you to enjoy a streamlined slideshow with easy navigation between photos and slideshow controls. The new photo viewer includes thumbnail previews of listing photos as well as full screen capabilities, perfect for reviewing photos with clients.
Experience the future of photo viewing today!
Finding the Photo Viewer You can use … (4 comments)

ires: The Best Minds in Real Estate to Gather at REBAR Camp Denver - 06/04/10 06:19 PM
Just In! Patty Silverstein to Keynote REBAR Camp Denver
REBAR Camp attendees will hear the latest Denver area housing and economic news as Patty Silverstein, Chief Economist for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, has agreed to be the Keynote Speaker for the 2010 event.
After our exciting keynote presentation, attendees can partake of a smorgasbord of social media and tech presentations and discussions with topics ranging from FaceBook for Business, How to Get Started in Social Media, Lead Conversion, Blogging and Photography.
Real Estate BarCamp Denver 2010View more presentations from kristalk.
REBAR Camp/Denver is a one-day event where passionate … (0 comments)

ires: Impress Potential Clients - Metrolist Marketing Advantage - 06/01/10 07:51 PM
As a real estate professional, you use every tool at your disposal to market your clients' home. Assure your customers that their home's listing will be marketed to the greatest extent.
Impress potential clients by including this free PDF download with your listing presentations to describe the marketing advantages available to Metrolist® members making you the best choice to list their home.
Download it for free and start impressing your potential clients today!
Marketing Your Home with the Power of the MLS Follow Metrolist: … (2 comments)

ires: 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. … (0 comments)

ires: 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.
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ires: 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 … (0 comments)

ires: Yes, You Can Make a Difference this Earth Day - 04/22/10 03:48 PM
Ever wonder if there is something you can do in your business practices to contribute to a healthy and sustainable planet?
“Yes, you can!” Using a document management solution such as InstanetForms plus DocBox to take your business paperless is not only convenient and efficient, but it is also environmentally friendly.
Do your part this Earth Day, and commit to using Instanet to complete paperless transactions including electronic signatures.

InstanetForms plus DocBox is an online real estate forms solution and document management system that offers online Colorado state contracts, addendums, disclosures, and more. Convenient auto-population of MLS data saves … (2 comments)

ires: Tips to Prospect for Your Next Client - 04/10/10 03:04 PM

Broker IPTV: Today we are talking with Bill Stubblefield from Coldwell Banker. He is part of the Ali van Westenberg Real Estate Partners and welcome to the show.
Bill Stubblefield: Thanks for having me, I appreciate it.
Broker IPTV: Well we are talking about a topic that a lot of real estate agents can use these days and that’s lead generation and prospective.
Bill Stubblefield: Yeah.
Broker IPTV: And the question is, how do you get new business these days?
Bill Stubblefield: Well there are so many ways you can do new business these days. … (3 comments)

ires: YOU ASKED - WE DELIVERED! Customer Requests for PrimeAccess Implemented - 04/09/10 02:45 AM
the changes we've made so far.
Extended Session Timeout The PrimeAccess session timeout has been increased to allow a longer idle time before the system ends your PrimeAccess session.
For security reasons, the system timeout cannot be completely removed, but it has been extended to be more accommodating and flexible.
These new timeout timeframes have been established for the following areas of PrimeAccess:
PrimeAccess - extended from 10 to 30 minutes Add/Change Listing - extended from 30 to 60 minutes PrimeAccess CMA - extended from 30 to 60 minutes Prior to ending you session, a session timeout warning message will display … (4 comments)

ires: Maggiano Explains new HAFA Program - 04/08/10 02:12 PM
Do you owe more than your home is worth? New program helps troubled homeowners.
Lori Maggiano, US Treasury Department, discusses a new government program, Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) ,with RE/MAX International on April 5.
HAFA provides a viable alternative to foreclosure. If a homeowner has or wants to find a buyer for their home, they may request approval for a short sale with pre-approval short sale terms and minimum acceptable net proceeds.
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ires: Step Away from the FAX Machine! - 04/05/10 11:53 PM
Getting Started with Instanet demo As the real estate industry moves forward in regards to the environment, the use of technology, and becoming more efficient, it is still a common sight to see brokerage staff standing at the fax machine while it slowly spews 25+ pages.
Implementing an online document management system, like InstanetForms plus DocBox (included with your Metrolist® membership), is a significant step for your real estate business. Consumers expect virtually all industries to make changes that will benefit the environment and reduce their use of both renewable and non-renewable resources.
Using Instanet to go paperless not only helps … (8 comments)

ires: Display your Listings on DenverPost.com - 04/03/10 01:14 PM

This exclusive ListHub channel, only available to Metrolist members, reaches the largest online audience in the state, with an average of 250,000 unique online visitors per day.

Denverpost.com is now available in your ListHub marketing channels. To ensure that your listings are included in this top resource for online homebuyers, sign on to ListHub and make sure that you have All Channels selected or select denverpost.com from the available marketing channels.
ListHub, a national leader in listing syndication services, distributes Metrolist listing content to top, public real estate websites. You can enjoy unmatched listing exposure on top Internet … (1 comments)

ires: Colorado Realtor Uses Market Stats to Boost Online Marketing Strategy - 03/26/10 02:01 AM

Some of hardest working professionals in the sales industry are Realtors® and until the last few years, cultivating new business meant going to after- hours functions and getting in front of as many faces as possible.
A communications shift has emerged with the popularity of social media and now Realtors can get in front of more people without having to be in five places at once or spending a lot of money on marketing. For most people, social media has been primarily used to connect with old friends or make a comment about a product or news story. Now? It’s … (2 comments)

ires: Grow your Business in Colorado with PrimeAccess Prospect Features - 03/21/10 11:47 AM
In gardening, dripping water on newly planted vegetation can help the new plant establish stable roots as well as aid strong growth. A similar concept is behind "drip" email marketing. As a real estate professional, sending scheduled emails to prospects and clients is a fantastic way to keep in contact as well as establish long-time clients.
You can use PrimeAccess® Prospect to create "drip" email campaigns that are specific to the needs of your clients. Whether they are just beginning to research neighborhoods, or have already decided the location and model of their dream home, you can easily cater to their … (1 comments)

ires: Online Marketing and Support Services for Colorado Realtors - 03/19/10 11:38 PM
BrokerIPTV: Today were talking with Ed Hardey from Integrity Real Estate Group. He's the Vice Chair for the Metrolist Board and Chair for Metrolist Rules and Regulations.
Ed, welcome to the show.
Ed Hardey: Thanks for having me.

BrokerIPTV: We wanna talk a little bit about support services and online marketing. Every agent pretty much these days is involved in online marketing and, of course, they probably need a little help from Metrolist, is that right?
Ed Hardey: Yeah, that's right. Thats obviously a big issue in one of the services we provide. So a broker can have their listings … (1 comments)

ires: 8 Ways to Use PrimeAccess (Colorado's Newest MLS System) - 03/11/10 12:13 AM
Over the past few years we've been working hard to make PrimeAccess® a top-notch MLS system. Yet many real estate professionals have yet to experience the full capacity of PrimeAccess because they felt rushed to get "in-and-out" as quickly as possible.
Now that you are no longer bound by timeshare, you may need some new ideas about how you can use the MLS. Here are eight fun ways to use PrimeAccess.
1. Look in your neighbor's backyard - Ever wondered what your neighbor has on the other side of the fence? Use PrimeAccess Maps to take a peek. While you're at … (2 comments)

 
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