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April 2002

Good Neighbor Awards Entry Form , cover


“Long on Homestore: New CEO Focuses Company on Needs of Real Estate Pros,” p. 17
Full text of our interview with Homestore CEO W. Michael Long

Comments from Homestore Chairman of the Board Joe Hanauer about the future of REALTOR.COM

Our exclusive interview (published in March 2001) with REALTOR.COM President Steve Ozonian: "New Energy at REALTOR.COM "


“American Home Week: Building Better Communities," p. 19
American Home Week ends April 13.


"Taking it to the Banks," p. 20
Survey of REALTORS® on banks in real estate issue


"Automated Appraisals Raise Questions," p. 20
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to forego appraisals on certain home sales. But the risk may not be worth the savings to borrowers, say appraisal experts, including NAR’s Appraisal Committee chair. "No Praise for Automated Appraisals "

Fannie Mae program (from RealtorMag Online Daily News):
"Fannie Mae Appraisal Waivers Questioned "

Freddie Mac program (from RealtorMag Online Daily News): " Freddie Mac Lifts Appraisal Requirements on Some Loans"

Automated Appraisals (from RealtorMag Online Daily News): "Automated Appraisals Raise Some Concerns "

More on Automated Appraisals (from RealtorMag Online Daily News): "AVM Tools No Substitute for Humans "


“What Consumers Want: Your Undivided Attention," p. 27
2000 Home Buyer and Seller Profile

Yankelovich research and consulting services

Home Stories: An Ethnography of Current Trends in Home Buying and Selling


“Web Sites That Pay,” p. 34
Internet experts Stephen Canale and Michael Russer offer critiques of three of the Web sites' features: "Expert Tips on Improving Your Web Site "


Special financing supplement, p. 37
Modest Incomes, Big Dreams

Counseling low- and moderate income prospects: "Counseling Homebuyers to Succeed "

Helping buyers find the right loan: "Mortgage Options Roundup "


Law & You: “Prospecting Alert,” p. 40
State no-call law summary


Ethics: “Self-dealing or Misunderstanding?” p. 42
NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual


“Virtual offices: Getting the Good, Avoiding the Bad,” For Managers, p. FM3
The Virtual Workplace guidebook—Learn what WFD, a consulting company with a focus on virtual workplaces, has to say about avoiding management pitfalls.

NAR resource site on telecommuting