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July 2008 Table of Contents

The business tool for real estate professionals.

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Real Life

 

‘One for the Good Guys’

NAR’s settlement with the Department of Justice leaves NAR’s IDX policy intact and protects the integrity of MLS.

 

Marketing

The No. 1 home search site adds a variety of robust features.

 

TV Review

Young retirees go over the top when they rehab their home.

 

Cool Tools

No matter your budget, these new tools will boost your productivity.

 

Home

How to photograph your listings to their best advantage.

 

Economy

The worst appears to be over. Here are reasons for optimism.

 

Market Pulse

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

 

Fast Takes

A special report on the 2008 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.

 

Ethics

When buyers switch agents without solicitation, there’s no Code violation.

 

In Court

Administrative court says certain MLS provisions don’t violate antitrust issues.

 

Your NAR

- Experience equals higher gross income.

- Pitney Bowes stamps out postage hassles.

 

Selling

Fractional ownership of second and vacation homes brings new opportunities to practitioners.

 

Features

 

YouToo Can YouTube

Join the video revolution. New advances have made it easier than ever to attract business with top-quality video.

 

Plant Now, Profit Later: The Top 100 Companies

When market conditions dry up, lay the groundwork for healthy harvests in the future. Our annual feature spotlights companies that are doing just that.

 

For Brokers

 

Niche Players

Competing with the Big Guys Consistency is the must-have ingredient for running a successful smaller brokerage.

 

Solutions

Foiling Fraud Here are four tips to protect your company from financial chicanery.

 

Success Story

A major health scare didn’t stop this real estate pro from doing what she loves.

 

Law

Placing real estate in living trusts requires some special considerations.

 

Last Word

“Sopranos” star Lorraine Bracco finds real estate to be an inviting and manageable investment.

 

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Advice from the Top 100

Leaders of brokerages who made this year’s Top 100 list share their wisdom for keeping business humming in any market.  

 

Handouts for Customers

Download tip-filled articles and distribute them to buyers and sellers. Handouts cover topics such as improving your credit score, finding the right neighborhood, and packing for the move.

 

The Weekly Book Scan

This month it’s readers’ choice! We share insights from Seth Godin’s classic marketing book, Purple Cow, and hear from the author on how to make your brand sizzle.

 

Tech Watch: Longer Battery Life

You rely on your smart phone, digital camera, and laptop to run your business. Get tips for squeezing more battery life from your gadgets and preventing power drains.

 

Sales Coach: Choose Me!

Prospecting in the Internet age requires you to find new ways to appeal to consumers who are inundated with names and faces of other practitioners. Here’s how to set yourself apart.

 

Architecture Coach: Just Add Water

From fountains to fish ponds, outdoor water features are coming to backyards everywhere. Experts share details and maintenance costs of some of the latest trends.

 

Daily Real Estate News: Stay in the Loop

Every day we round up the top real estate headlines from around the country to keep you updated on the latest industry happenings.

 

Buyer’s Guide: Computers

Shopping for a computer can make your head spin: Do you need a tablet, a notebook, a Mac, a PC? Get tips on finding a solution that suits you. Plus, a glossary of helpful terms. 

 

 

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