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DECEMBER 2003

Cover Story

2003 Cost vs. Value Report
In partnership with Remodeling magazine, we bring you our annual snapshot of the cost for popular remodeling projects and the estimated value of each project at resale. Real estate appraisers, brokers, and salespeople in 35 metro markets provide the recoup estimates on nine projects. Order reprints of all 15 projects for your clients and customers.

25 Most Influential People In Real Estate
The word influence embodies many meanings. Authority. Prestige. Power. Moral force. All those words and more describe our 2003 list of the 25 most influential people in real estate. The men—and one woman—on our list have challenged traditional business models, brought about or defined fundamental market shifts, and embraced the diversity and technological promise of the new millennium.


Front Lines

The Return of Growth Home sales won’t be the whole show next year

Help in the Storm Optimism, despite California wildfires

Buyers' Trusted Source Whom do buyers rely on for recommendations? You, of course

Washington Report Spam slam? RPAC hits record

Fast Takes TV's real estate “reality” show

State Roundup Connecticut REALTORS® win battle for housing dollars


Law

Stigmatized Properties What to say—and what not to

Judgments With few employees, brokerage isn’t liable under ADA


Selling

Prelisting Packages Win over clients before the listing appointment

Sales Shorts Best of breed leads


Buyer's Guide

Top 10 Products Our annual tally of products that piqued your interest


For Brokers

Media Strategy Cut through ad clutter with image-boosting PR

Companies to Watch Small-town company gains big following


Columns

Tech@work Don’t panic! Easy tips for finding lost files


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