AUGUST 2005

FEATURES

BEST FACE FORWARD
Your listings will sell faster—and for more money—if they catch the eye of passersby. Practitioners and landscape experts share landscaping must-dos, as well as extras for sellers who have the time and money.

BEST BUYS
Technology in real life: Practitioners name their best tech purchases at three budget levels, one of which is sure to match the size of your wallet.

FAMILY FIRST
Unless you devote time and effort to building family bonds, you may find them missing when you need them most.

DEPARTMENTS

Front Lines

Banks out of Real Estate Supporters challenge Congress to vote

Washington Report HUD to reopen RESPA reform discussion

Economy Frothy markets can be healthy markets

Fast Takes Residents: affordable housing OK under certain conditions

State Roundup Oklahoma lenders face fast funding law

Law

Reverse Exchanges A twist on 1031 exchanges helps make this tax-deferring investment strategy more viable

Judgments Widespread practice of charging document preparation fees comes under legal attack

Your NAR

Technology The Center for REALTOR® Technology’s myriad activities serve a single purpose: to ensure your tech needs are satisfied

Buyer’s Guide

Virtual Tours Buyers’ first stop in their home search

For Brokers

Franchise Report Weighing franchise affiliation? Compare the options

Companies to Watch All learning, all the time

Columns

Ethics When to deal directly with a seller who has a limited-service agent

Tech@work Hate spam? Your clients do, too. So take care they don’t see your marketing as just so much canned meat

Family Matters Shontell Rucker surrounds herself with family, at home and at work

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