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    Questions to Answer before Your Next Redesign
    Why is it that website redesigns with the best intentions always seem to find a way to go awry? Although every company is different, we tend to see the same types of redesign challenges casting common frustrations to those stuck in the mud of developer contracts, .psd files, and web assets. To spare as many [...]


    Paid Leads vs. Prospecting ? It?s Not ?One Size Fits All?
    There has been lively debate on the merits of prospecting for leads versus using a paid lead program. At realtor.comŪ and Top ProducerŪ we provide both solutions?and what we offer is segmented by where your agents are in their careers. A newly licensed agent would have likely invested more capital than they planned? and there [...]


    Know the Risks of Adding Banks to Your E&O Insurance Plan
    Do you want to share your E&O insurance coverage with a bank or even the government? Most real estate professionals would agree that this does not sound like a good idea. While we?ve seen a rebound in the housing market, the market still has a good share of foreclosures and bank owned properties. Over the [...]


    Building for Today
    In a conversation with a real estate professional at a recent national convention, I was told an interesting story. This agent was working a builder?s model home one afternoon when a couple in their late 50?s stopped by and spent some time touring the home. As they returned from the second floor, the sales agent [...]


    Pinterest: Should It Be a Part of Your Marketing Plan?
    Using social media to connect with clients and prospects is a necessary part of every business? marketing plan. As a busy real estate professional, you simply do not have enough time to join or actively participate in every new network?but which ones are a must for your business? With its highly-visual interface and easy accessibility, [...]


    Pick Me, Please: Home Buyers Writing Letters to Sellers
    (MCT)?Some buyers are solving housing woes with prose. They?re not writing poems or romantic novels ? just short notes to sellers, telling them how happy they?d be to buy their homes. The simple gesture is paying off in today?s market, where inventory is tight and bidding wars are typical. ?Money talks, but a letter gives [...]


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    Carrington Real Estate Services REfueling Real Estate Careers
    Standing out in the real estate market can be tough. In an industry that bears?fair or not?a reputation for being overcrowded and somewhat cookie cutter in nature, achieving a sustainable level of success requires tangible differentiation, a certain amount of boldness, and an ability to take decisive actions today in order to seize a leadership [...]


    Weekly Video Tip: Lighting Diffusion
    We?ve touched on a number of lighting subjects before; ND filters, color temperature, three point lighting. But today we?re going to dive into an advanced lighting idea that allows you to change the quality of the light you?re shooting with. Let?s take a look at diffusion. So you?ve probably figured out by now that you [...]


    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers Seeks to Hire Heroes through ?Veterans to Rep? Program
    The men and women of the United States Armed Forces are some of the most courageous, selfless and honorable individuals in the world. From leadership capabilities and teamwork to multitasking and problem solving, U.S. service members possess unique, carefully honed skills and capabilities that will serve them well outside of the Forces. Too often, however, [...]


    Realtor.comŪ to Provide Comprehensive Commercial Listings
    Realtor.comŪ, operated by Move, Inc., and Xceligent, Inc., recently announced a strategic agreement to launch enhanced commercial search functionality on realtor.comŪ the official website of the National Association of REALTORSŪ. As a result of this agreement, in the third quarter of 2013, Xceligent-owned site CommercialSearch.com will begin powering amplified commercial functionality on realtor.comŪ. Realtor.comŪ users [...]


    Great Spaces: Paradise Property for Sale, Walls Optional
    Want to move to paradise? Who could blame you! This Hawaiian estate, located on the big island of Hawaii, is called Laule?a, or ?a place of peace and happiness.? Happiness, indeed! Overlooking the fifth green of the Kona Country Club?s mauka course in the prestigious Keauhou Estates, this stunning property mixes tropical design with contemporary [...]


    Tech Talk: The Importance of Backing up
    (MCT)?For many people, backing up their computers is like getting exercise or eating more vegetables: They know it?s the right thing to do, but they just can?t seem to get around to it. I know, because I?m like that. After buying a new computer last year, I never backed it up. I knew the dangers, [...]


    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Expands Network into Idaho
    Better Homes and GardensŪ Real Estate today announced the addition of the Boise, Idaho-based brokerage 43° North Real Estate to its franchise network. Founded by broker and owner Jeff Martel, the company will now do business as Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 43° North and will continue servicing the Boise, Nampa and Caldwell Metro [...]


    Home Prices, Sales Increase: Inventory Improves
    Low inventory has characterized the housing recovery for several months, but may be finally showing signs of improvement. The number of homes for sale in April inched 1.6 percent higher than the number seen in March, the first monthly increase since June 2010. At the same time, Closed Transactions and Median Prices both remained 10 [...]


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    The Future of Mortgages
    The current trend in real estate has been quite positive. For an extended period of time, we have seen pretty consistent growth in sales and home prices. After years of dealing with poor market conditions, we are all breathing a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, the industry must be vigilant in ensuring that nothing is done [...]


    NAR?s Member Center: New Look, New Name
    NAR PULSE?NAR?s Member Guide website and mobile apps have been reorganized and redesigned to better serve you and your agents. Log in today to view benefits and events from your local, state and national associations, access your 2013 membership card and see industry news via RSS feed from REALTOR.org. Plus, download the new Member Center [...]


    Get More Done with NEW Top ProducerŪ CRM Release
    We?re super excited to be rolling out some new upgrades to Top ProducerŪ CRM. It?s been lovingly made to help agents and brokers achieve great things. Top ProducerŪ CRM keeps your business all in one central place and it helps you connect with customers and stay on top of your business. Managing your customers and [...]