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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®



November 2008 Table of Contents

REALTOR® Magazine is the business tool for real estate professionals. Below you'll find links to all of the articles from this month's issue, plus online extras.

 

Voices

President

Editor

Letters

 

 

Real Life

Getting Money Moving

The federal government’s economic stabilization plan will bring calm to the markets—but will it bring money back to real estate?

 

Technology

Are customers ignoring your e-mails? Leverage the power of Internet RSS feeds to keep your Internet clientele informed.

 

Economy

If housing recovers, the federal rescue could return money to the Treasury.

 

Market Pulse

Indexes of recent sales activity and projections for the next six months.

 

In Court

Can one brokerage legally serve two clients competing for the same property? Yes, says a New York court.

 

Your NAR

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.

 

Selling

Some sellers of distressed homes are enlisting feng shui experts for spiritual house cleanings. And they swear by the results.  

 

 

For Brokers

Reaping the Rewards

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. 

 

Walkable Living Makes Strides

Real estate pros and planning experts agree: High gas prices are just one factor in the shift to more walkable neighborhoods. 

 

Law

During times of declining home values, it’s smart to advise past clients and prospective sellers to explore appealing their property taxes.

 

Last Word

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.  

 

30 Under 30: Apply Today

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.

 

Buyer's Guide: 2009 Autos

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.

 

Show Daily: Live From Orlando

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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News & Commentary

Daily News / Blogs / Statistics

 

Sales & Marketing

Prospecting / Customer Handouts

 

Law & Ethics

Court Cases / Ethics Q&A

 

Technology

Buyer’s Guides / New Tools

 

Home & Design

Architecture / Home Trends

 

For Brokers

Sales Meetings / Company Profiles

 

Plus….

Article Archives

Reprints / Subscriptions

Editorial Calendar

Advertising Info