JULY 2007

FEATURES

STAGE THIS ROOM!
Taking a cue from Iron Chef, we gave three REALTORS® a small budget and two hours to turn a room into a buyer magnet. Learn how they identified and minimized problems. Then, view video of the amazing transformations. You’ll also find a behind-the-scenes slideshow and staging resources.

TOP 100 COMPANIES
Times are tougher, and the Top 100 are feeling the pain. Learn how they’re embracing the challenge of a slower market. Plus, a first for 2007: Find out who’s adding customer convenience — and supplementing the bottom line — with ancillary services.

DEPARTMENTS

Front Lines

2007 Midyear Meetings State of the nation’s real estate markets, affordable financing top agenda in 2007 visits to Congress; NAR directors approve ambitious “Second Century Initiative”

Economy There’s a correction in sales volume, but it’s nothing that has much impact on consumers

Buyer's Guide

Voice Recognition Systems Command your technology

Cool Tools No jumper cables, hard-to-reach photo subjects; interactive floor plans

For Brokers

Virtual Offices A change in management style could save you thousands

What to Do When . . . Associates need immediate access to company stats

Column

Tech@work Are blogs better than e-newsletters? It depends

A Few Minutes With . . . Mom Corps founder Allison Karl O’Kelly

Online Exclusives

Reasons to Visit Our Site in July

Current Links Check out supplemental information available online, referenced in July articles

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