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The federal government’s economic stabilization plan will bring calm to the markets—but will it bring money back to real estate?
Are customers ignoring your e-mails? Leverage the power of Internet RSS feeds to keep your Internet clientele informed.
If housing recovers, the federal rescue could return money to the Treasury.
Indexes of recent sales activity and projections for the next six months.
Can one brokerage legally serve two clients competing for the same property? Yes, says a New York court.
Give your customer relationship marketing a boost with help from Lowe’s; a new NAR brochure offers you an easy way to show sellers how to get an edge.
Some sellers of distressed homes are enlisting feng shui experts for spiritual house cleanings. And they swear by the results.
For Brokers
Brokers take creative approaches to charitable giving and boost businesses at the same time.
Features
2008 Good Neighbor Awards: Called to Service
Stand proud, REALTORS®! Across the nation, you’re doing amazing things to improve the quality of life in your communities. Meet six special people whose work is truly extraordinary: the 2008 recipients of REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards.
Real estate pros and planning experts agree: High gas prices are just one factor in the shift to more walkable neighborhoods.
During times of declining home values, it’s smart to advise past clients and prospective sellers to explore appealing their property taxes.
The curator of a blockbuster exhibition on prefab residences, Barry Bergdoll, talks about the stylish, eco-friendly potential of residential “boxes.”
At the Web site: REALTOR.org/realtormag
Sales Coach: Manage Their Emotions
A real estate transaction can be an emotional roller coaster. Here’s how you can keep your clients on an even keel.
Applications are available at REALTOR.org/30Under30. If you’re a real estate professional under 30 years old with a great story to tell, this is your chance to shine!
Video: Good Neighbors in Action
REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award winners are an inspiration to us all. But to really understand the impact they’re making in their communities, you must see them at work.
New Fuel-Efficient Options Browse cars, SUVs, and crossovers in a variety of price ranges, with up-to-date information on fuel economy for every model. Plus, cool photos.
Whether or not you’re lucky enough to attend the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, Nov. 7–10, you’ll appreciate our daily digest of sales tips, speaker highlights, and breaking news.
How I Sold It: Marketing Challenge: No Problem
Fellow real estate practitioners share real-life stories of how they sold a problematic listing or worked with difficult clients—or a combination of both!
Tech Watch: Dress Up Your Virtual Tour
Buyers are becoming more sophisticated on the Web, and your virtual tours should do the same. Learn innovative ways to displays floor plans, showcase the neighborhood, and more.
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