realtors: MLS Rule Changes Being Pondered By The NAR - 04/28/08 06:10 PM
It appears as though the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) is pondering changes to rules concerning MLS's (Multiple Listing Services) and Short Sales. Rules that I believe are needed in our Local MLS. You see there are some things our MLS does not allow you to do because of rules they … (4 comments)
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realtors: Redfin, any Opinions? - 01/29/08 01:47 PM
In an article from REALTOR Magazine titled "Redfin CEO Says He's Being Picked On", Glenn Kelman states that their comany's signs are being destroyed, and stolen. Does he think his company is unique in that only his company's signs are being tampered with?
Along with many other colleagues I can tell you … (6 comments)
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realtors: Rate Cuts, Rate Cuts, Rate Cuts!!!! - 01/22/08 07:46 PM
Today the Federal Reserve cut the Interest rates again lowering the rates another 75 basis points to 3.5 percent. The idea is that they want to keep us from going into a recession. Do any of you think that it well help? If so how? And what good do you think it will accomplish? If you don't think … (0 comments)
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realtors: ARM's are not to blame? - 01/16/08 01:19 PM
I read a couple of articles today that said ARM's (Adjustable Rate Mortgages) are not always to blame for foreclosures. However I find it ironic that the states with high amounts or ARM's also have high rates of foreclosures.
Now, while I am not an economist I do believe the two … (8 comments)
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realtors: How Do You Use The Internet to Market Yourself and/or Your Listings? - 01/07/08 04:54 PM
Today I watched a video from Inman TV that has and Interview with Damon Pace who is the CEO of Incredible Agent, a company that offers help for Internet marketing. Damon gives his ideas and perspective on what works in Internet marketing. He gives ideas about blogging, websites, and even on … (0 comments)
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realtors: Young Professionals Network - 12/07/07 02:08 AM
Recently I was asked to be a part of the YPN (Young Professionals Network) which is part of the National Association of REALTORS®. It a new avenue for young professionals to network, blog and to learn about new tools at our disposal. I think this will be extremely helpful to young … (3 comments)
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realtors: Oh the Media, and Their Pessimism - 12/06/07 11:47 AM
Today, before I opened my AOL email I noticed a headline that read "Steep Drop Predicted for Home Prices". While the market is bad I do not believe that this type of reporting is genuine. It is all speculation and predictions. And how often do these types of predictions or speculation … (4 comments)
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realtors: Passing By Potential Clients? - 11/19/07 06:47 PM
An article on REALTOR Magazine asks this question. And it discusses three key groups that are potentially being overlooked by REALTORS®. These groups are Single Women, Immigrants, and Hispanics. I know for a fact as a Spanish speaker I would like to include more Hispanics into my marketing. I already advertise in … (0 comments)
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realtors: NAR To Create an Online Credit Union - 11/19/07 06:35 PM
In a REALTOR Magazine article, I read that NAR plans to create an online Credit Union. I dont understand what good this could do if you are just dialing into a call center? Or what benefit it may have us as REALTORS®. Please let me know what you think.
Also in the article … (2 comments)
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realtors: Realtor.com adds a neighborhoods search on its site. - 11/19/07 06:23 PM
There is a new search tool for buying a home on Realtor.com, it lets you search by neighborhood rather than by city or zip code. While this is a fairly new addition there are already 50,000 neighborhoods already available to search. There is also a way to add your own neighborhood … (0 comments)
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realtors: Lincoln's Strategies - 11/16/07 10:51 PM
In another article I read online at REALTOR® Magazine goes into some strategies that Abraham Lincoln used in his life. I find some of them inspiring, in fact they could still be used today. I plan to implement them in my career. Such as, "Set Aside Your Ego", and "Share the Credit, … (3 comments)
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realtors: Ninja Negotiating - 11/16/07 09:54 PM
Has anyone read the book by Michael D. Lee, Black Belt Negotiating? Well I read another article online at REALTOR® Magazine that mentions some points in his book. To name a couple, "Know Your Opponent", and "Block an Opponents Move with Your Own". I must say this guy sounds like a … (10 comments)
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realtors: Ways to Stay Out of Legal Troubles - 11/16/07 09:01 PM
I recently read an article on REALTOR Magazine that gives some valuable advice on how to stay out of Legal Trouble. In fact, the article discusses specific items where we as REALTORS® should take care and precaution when conducting business. I think that its pretty good advice, although it does not go … (10 comments)
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realtors: The Role Of the REALTOR®, and the NAR in the Future - 11/12/07 05:20 PM
What is the role of the REALTOR®, and the NAR in the Future? I would like to know what the AR community thinks about it and get their opinions. I have also embedded a video from Inman TV that interviews Dale Stinton the CEO of NAR and what they have planned … (4 comments)
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realtors: Another Technology Post - 10/17/07 06:51 PM
I recently wrote a post regarding technology and Generation Y. Today I saw a video interview on Inman TV with Keith Garner, who is the Managing Director for the Center for REALTOR® Technology of the National Association of REALTORS®. And in the interview he gives his take on technology and our … (1 comments)
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