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February 2009 Table of Contents
REALTOR® Magazine: The business tool for real estate professionals.
Features
In today’s competitive market, sellers need every edge they can get. Our 14-page House & Home feature covers the style and design trends you need to know:
- Kitchen & Bath Design Trends How to make these essential spaces look current and cool.
- Staging for Street View Easy exterior fixes can make a house stand out online.
- 8 No-Cost/Low-Cost Design Ideas Give your listings a new look.
- 10 Ways to Make Your Life Greener Innovative products will help reduce your carbon footprint.
- Can Color Cost You a Sale? The science behind the spectrum.
- How Long Should It Last? Find out how long those appliances, flooring, and fixtures really last.
Voices
Real Life
HUD’s reforms to settlement rules are more practical than its earlier proposals. Here’s what you’ll soon see at the closing table.
- FedEx has deals on services for REALTORS®
- REALTOR® University offers online classes
- Business card scanner
- On-the-go projector
- Hands-free conferencing
Even with lower interest rates, major challenges still confront housing.
See indexes of recent sales activity and projections for the next six months.
Advertising another broker’s listings in print or online is OK, as long as there’s consent.
Some 23 percent of consumers have mistakes on their credit report serious enough to hurt their chances of getting a loan. Here’s what they can do about it.
A court rules that when your broker doesn’t get paid, neither do you.
You don’t need to be a programmer to add useful widgets to your Web site.
For Brokers
Design your sales meetings to educate and motivate associates.
Standouts: Brokering Bulk Sales
One sale at a time won’t cut it in South Florida, so a company is going all out to cultivate bulk buyers.
A tough real estate market requires brokers to do business in new ways.
Commercial
The business benefits of going green are enough to convince commercial owners to jump on board.
Last Word
Sherre Hirsch: Acting With Grace
Change your approach to work during tough times, says rabbi and author Sherre Hirsch.
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Sales Coach: Write Letters That Sell
Think letters aren’t important anymore? Think again. Whether they’re sent via e-mail or snail mail, well-written letters give buyers and sellers a compelling reason to do business with you.
Find out how much you know about what home buyers and sellers want from their homes and their real estate practitioners. Use the results to tailor your services.
From bamboo cabinetry to recycled-glass countertops, this cutting-edge kitchen shows just how fashionable earth-friendly products can be. We take you on a guided tour.
Buyer's Guide: Smarter Smartphones
They can’t do everything, but they come darn close. Today’s smart phones are digital cameras, Web browsers, and GPS devices. Oh, yeah, you can make calls on them, too.
New Blog! Styled, Staged & Sold
Want expert advice on how to get your listings in shape for showings? Visit our new blog for tips and trends on staging, remodeling, and all things green.
Handouts for Customers: Content for Your Web Site
Need helpful articles to distribute to buyers and sellers? Check out our collection of free handouts that cover topics ranging from credit scores to moving with pets.
Economic Updates: The Latest Market Conditions
When you want to know how economic forces are shaping the housing industry, there’s no one better than NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun to explain the facts.
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