Features

 

Video: Masters Series: Making Clients for Life

For Sue Smith of Dulles, Va., selling real estate comes second to building long-lasting relationships.

 

Cover Story: 30 Under 30

If there’s one thing all of this year’s honorees share, it’s an ability to adapt quickly to the fast-changing real estate environment without losing an ounce of passion for what they do.

 

Lessons Learned: What Life Teaches

Whether they’ve come into real estate as a second career or they’ve been in the business for decades, these practitioners show how life experience can shape your success.

 

Commercial: So You Want to Make a Deal

It’s no secret that deals today are harder to come by. But there’s business to be had if you know where to look.

 

Real Life

 

Homeownership Still Pays

Even during a real estate downturn, households that own are wealthier than those that rent.

 

Economy

Efforts to fix the economy can backfire if the Federal Reserve isn’t careful.

 

Market Pulse

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

 

Cool Tools

• A safe place for household records
• Squeeze two carry-on bags into one
• Listen to podcasts on your BlackBerry

 

Ethics

Don’t assume your listings will transfer with you to a new brokerage.

 

Technology

Send buyers in the right direction by preloading a GPS device with addresses of promising properties.

 

In Court

A real estate practitioner isn’t held responsible when a prospective buyer falls down the stairs.

 

Your NAR

The 2009–2010 Member Kit will be arriving in your mailbox very soon.

 

For Brokers

 

Standouts: Spanglish Spells Success

The fast-growing Latino market has been a boon for Armando Tam and his brokerage in Concord, Calif.

 

Manage Property Right

Rental management emerges as the tortoise, slowly but steadily generating income for brokers.

 

Voices

 

Letter from the NAR President

Letters from Readers

Editor's Note

 

Commentary

 

Is Rampant Inflation on the Horizon?

Find out what one real estate pro had to say.

 

Last Word

 

Gil Gross: Educate Your Consumers

Award-winning broadcast journalist Gil Gross helps consumers make smart real estate decisions.

 

At the Web Site: REALTOR.org/realtormag

 

30 Under 30: Behind the Scenes

Meet the five “30 Under 30” honorees pictured on the magazine cover, and hear their tips for succeeding in a tough business climate.

 

Get Them Talking Online

With social media, it’s easier than ever to generate referrals and positive customer reviews. Here’s how to encourage happy clients to spread the word on the Web.

 

Words of Wisdom

Diversify to Succeed In this month’s REALTOR® Emeritus Q&A, you’ll learn how a seasoned Tennessee practitioner rode out difficult times by branching out.

 

Buyer's Guide: Multimedia Marketing Tools

Thanks to a host of new technologies, customers can tour your listings without leaving their homes. Browse new products at every price point.

 

Tech Watch: Blogging Tips & Tools

If you’re looking to get started in blogging, you won’t want to miss this roundup of software products, along with in-the-trenches advice on how to blog effectively.

 

Architecture Coach: Chip Off the Old Block

If you have a listing that was constructed with concrete blocks, you can promote a durable, low-maintenance home to prospective buyers.

 

Webinars: Hot Topics, Every Month

Tune into free webinars on timely topics, ranging from short sales to mortgage finance. Register for upcoming webinars or listen to on-demand recordings of previous sessions.

 

 

Plus, learn about your association’s new Right Tools, Right Now campaign, offering you hundreds of free and at-cost products, services, and programs to help you through these tough times.