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INDUSTRY NEWS:
- The Continued March Toward Single Agency– what are the consequences of of how the MLS is structured now? How is Dual Agency to evolve? This impacts you.
- Define Yourself– how is “today’s” Realtor defined? Jim Duncan lays out what it should be- are you challenging yourself and others to strive for a better culture?
- The NAR Reclaims Realtor.com Series– Russell Shaw is passionate about NAR taking Realtor.com back from Move.com and asks that you get involved. Stay tuned!
- Why Are We Realtors?– is the Code of Ethics an enhancement or a barrier to your real estate career? Find out from a 26 year RE veteran.
- List ’em Right, Dog!– a real life story of a consumer’s impression of a brand based on their listings- are you in the dog house?
- The UK Way to Buy & Sell a House– Poppy shows us how differently real estate works in the UK (hint: individual agents don’t matter…).
MORTGAGE MELTDOWN:
- Freedom of the Press?– is the rhetoric used in the 24-hour tv media irresponsible? Could opinion shape the reality of a depression?
- A Fundamental Breakdown– recovering from this financial mess will be tough but we all need to breathe. And listen to these podcasts.
BLOGGING/SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Google Alerts for Twitter– if you’re using Twitter, this too is a MUST- tell it to alert you when your name (or chosen keywords) are mentioned instantly.
- SEO for Your Web Video– how Google views video is fairly mysterious, so you better read up on how it all works and how to make YOUR videos SEO friendly!
- The James Bond Guide to RSS & Real Estate Marketing– Mark Eckenrode outlines the most effective ways to surpass your competition by mastering the RSS.
- I Have Friends in Online Places– Ginger Wilcox examines what opportunities have come her way because of her involvement online, don’t miss this one.
- SocialMention is Your New Best Friend– in the era of heightened awareness of online reputations, this tool is critical in monitoring.
- RE Bloggers Stick Together– so ePerks calls Ines to pimp their products and gets the cold shoulder- do you know why?
- On the Road With Amy Chorew– Amy outlines what she’ll be bringing you at AG- a (wo)man-on-the-street pulse taker. We look forward to her series!
- Don’t Vomit on Your Guests… (Leads)– when you get an internet lead, do you pick up the phone to call and end up spewing on them?
- GroupTweet- Twitter Group Broadcasting System– haven’t you wished you could send one private message to multiple people simultaneously? Here’s good news!
BUSINESS TIPS:
- Quit Being a Valet and be THE Concierge– being a hyper-local expert instead of semi-informed metropolitan expert, you will have credibility and more business.
- Cultural Idiosyncrasies– Ines postulates the complications of selling for foreign nationals or helping international buyers, it’s more complicated than it looks.
- “So That We May Fear Less” Podcast– Michael Price interviews Brad Coy and their conversation is quite educational, take a listen.
- From the Land of Moo– find out what a Moo card is and why Teresa Boardman doesn’t leave home without them!
- 20 Things You Should Know When Writing an offer on a REO Property– Rocky specializes in REO Properties and shares his knowledge with you, starting with the offer.
TECHNOLOGY:
- Automated Contact Systems Need Touch– technology is awesome but here are some great tips on how to keep it personal and keep clients loyal.
- QR Codes- Fear Not… Simple, Useful Technology– did you know that in seconds you can get one that points people’s cell phones to your URL?
- Business Cards SO Green, They’re Not on Paper!– it’s simple to send business cards via text message. Follow up is easy- you already have their number!
- Convert Video to iPhone, PC, PSP and More– with talk of the use of video in real estate, make sure you have all the tools in play.
- I Heart Outlook– did you know you can send mass emails at once that are personalized for each recipient? YES!
- PrintWHatYouLike.com Print Solution– tired of wasting ink by printing pages with backgrounds? This simple website lets you take backgrounds out & change font. Yay!
- ScrapBlog- Unconventional Presentation Tool– for those who don’t have the creative gene, ScrapBlog makes it easy by giving you templates, backgrounds & more.
- Collaborative White Board Online– this new tool is easy to use and makes online collaboration a snap.
POSITIVE LIVING:
- Overloaded With Bad News?– this is a quick read but will pick you up, all said in the words of great historical figures. Maybe you should print this one out?
- Man in the Mirror– who’s at fault for the sub prime collapse? Are you at fault or can you approve of the man in the mirror?
