JANUARY 2007

FEATURES

MAKING THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
Meet NAR’s 2007 President Pat Vredevoogd Combs. The “Energizer Bunny” of real estate handily tackles gargantuan goals—overseeing the merger of her brokerage, taking the reins of the country’s largest trade group, and spending time with her big family—without skipping a beat. Now she wants to help you meet your professional goals.

2007 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
After a tough second half in 2006, residential sales are stabilizing and appear poised for growth, while commercial markets remain mainly robust.

DEPARTMENTS

Front Lines

2006 REALTORS® Conference & Expo Former presidents George H.W. Bush and William J. Clinton touted REALTORS® as a model for using the power of collective action to make a difference in storm-wracked New Orleans

Fast Takes Voters win eminent domain restrictions around the country; Chicago-area MLSs merge; health care to be the biggest office user; Sam Zell’s office REIT sold in the largest private commercial real estate deal

For Brokers

Recruiting What does the brokerage across town that’s attracting all the salespeople have that yours doesn’t Hint: It’s not just a good compensation plan or hot new technology

Companies to Watch New franchisor touts success formula: technology, associate training, and compensation

Selling

Mortgage Insurance Uncertain rate climate helps popularize loans with MI

Sales Shorts A place to network; fondue fun at empty properties

Buyer’s Guide

Printers Great models start at $50

Cool Tools Paint-on stainless steel, measure by laser, safety candle

Columns

Tech@Work At last, paperless transactions become a reality

Ethics Like great art, NAR Code retains its relevance in a changing world

A Few Minutes With . . . Author and historian Jeff Hornstein

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