Real estate blog entries tagged with bad press

Blog entries tagged with "bad press":

bad press: Housing Market and Journalistic Integrity both in Decline - 04/02/08 05:38 PM

Housing Market and Journalistic Integrity both in Decline
"You can blame the media for the crappy real estate market." That's what a fellow Realtor told me the other day and, lately, I would have to agree. As a Realtor, I would love to see the newspapers print some good articles about the … (1 comments)

bad press: Foreclosure - Bad Press For Realtors - Should Professionals Demand Retainer Fees For Foreclosure Services? - 02/25/08 12:26 AM

Are you a realtor who specialize helping homeowners who are in foreclosure? Do you have homeowners seek you out because of your experience and reputation as a foreclosure expert? How do you fight all of the negative press about the amount of foreclosure scams and realtors who do nothing for there clients in … (0 comments)

bad press: Media BLAST! - 08/28/07 10:27 AM

Has anyone found an effective way to counteract the media and their views on Realtors and Real Estate. Along with a few collegues I have used the blog on our local newspaper which I think did some good. However it has since fizzled and become stale. I understand education and time … (1 comments)

bad press: 'Freaked Out' over "Freakonomics" - 07/03/07 03:16 AM

I recently picked up a copy of the New York Best-Seller, "Freakonomics."
The overview on the inside cover flap promised that, "We will reveal in shocking detail the REAL truth about Real Estate Agents!"...as though we were uncovering something akin to the Da Vinci Code or helping Nicholas Cage find the National Treasure!
Glancing … (47 comments)

bad press: Bad Press gives the Real Estate Market a Bad Rap - 07/02/07 12:04 PM

In 1922, the Miami Herald became the heaviest newspaper in the world as a result of its humongous real estate advertisements. People in the North heard about real estate prices skyrocketing and investors becoming millionaires virtually overnight.You could say that real estate has been good for the media here in South … (2 comments)

bad press: Does negative press really hurt the real estate market? - 05/02/07 03:25 PM

I have heard it over and over again from fellow Realtors that the press is to blame for poor market conditions...but when the market it doing well I see the papers reporting about the market's success and I don't hear any complaints. I worked in the Television News business for 9 … (0 comments)

bad press: Never have I seen the media control our Real Estate Industry so MUCH! - 04/29/07 06:45 PM

Every time I pick up the newspaper all I hear is how BAD things are in Real Estate. So, I cancelled my newspaper subscription. A year or so ago the HEADLINES read “The Housing Market is Booming” and “Florida most desired place to live” Real Estate Sales were up and many … (41 comments)

bad press: No Active Rain Here! No Wind Either! - 08/29/06 06:32 AM

Here's the problem with all of the "hurricane" hype! It's bad enough that we have an over supply of inventory. It's even worse that there aren't many buyers to be found! As Realtors, we must deal with restless, anxious & frustrated Sellers. They blame us for their homes not selling as … (4 comments)