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Help! Google Doesn’t Think I’m Relevant! Here’s What You Can Do
Google continues to dominate search engine market share and establish itself as one of today’s most recognizable brands, because of one simple word – relevance. This term in its most simplistic form is what defines every aspect of Google’s evolution and is the largest determinant in their future success. But how Google measures relevance is [...]
Monday Morning Mobile: Can You Keep Up?
In 2012, mobile Internet penetration will reach 48% accounting for more than 158 million users. Over the past year alone, Mobile web traffic has increased 202%, according to the latest Quarterly mobile report from digital marketing company Latitude. The report goes on to detail that 11.5% of all web visits in March 2012 came from [...]
Set Strategic Goals for Accelerated Success
Goals are the fuel that propels us toward our dreams. They give us a reason, a purpose and a passion for all that we do. Whether in our personal or professional lives, strategic goals have the power to keep us focused, confident and determined to reach our final destination. Nevertheless, simply voicing those goals is [...]
Diving into Property Management: Items to Consider before You Invest
The potentially perfect moment has arrived to invest in rentals. Across the country rental demand is strong in many cities, and the costs associated with buying multi-family properties are lower than in recent memory. Generally speaking, the goal of investing in rental properties is making money. Toward that end, and especially if you’re new to [...]
ERA Real Estate Reveals Strategies for Recruiting Generation Y
ERA Real Estate, a leading global real estate franchisor, recently announced the publication of an industry report “Generation Y: Rethinking Recruiting.” Recognizing that recruiting additional members of Generation Y was a necessary part of succession planning for the real estate industry, ERA Real Estate set out to research the industry’s appeal to this demographic with [...]
Toss That Toothbrush…Onto the Compost Heap
(MCT)—Annually, 450 million plastic toothbrushes make their way to landfills nationally, according to recycling experts. The majority of those toothbrushes never biodegrade and will remain there intact for decades. To reduce those numbers, a company known for creating compostable products made from plants — not petroleum — launches what it says is the country’s first [...]
Prudential Florida Realty, Real Estate Services Receives People First® Certification
Prudential Florida Realty, Real Estate Services completed its inaugural People First® Certification Program in April to become the first real estate services company in the world to receive the People First® Certification, the company announced. The company’s employees participated in this in-depth leadership development program, focusing on tapping into the human spirit to embrace the [...]
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Promotes New President/Chief Operating Officer
Richard Smith, CEO of Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®, the 6th largest real estate company in the United States, has announced recently that Helen Edwards has been promoted to president/chief operating officer for the entire company that serves Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Previously, Edwards served as president/chief operating officer and relocation director [...]
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REO Properties: Responsibilities, Education, and Opportunities for Real Estate Professionals
With real estate owned (REO) properties numbering in the millions, agents vying for new business opportunities will find an abounding REO market. With the right insurances in place, brokers will be able to both support their agents’ REO business while amassing new and successful real estate transactions throughout the year. With every new real estate [...]
’30 Under 30? REALTORS® Represent Future of Real Estate Profession
Today’s real estate market is challenging and competitive, but this year’s REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30″ honorees haven’t let that deter them. The 2012 class is following in the strong entrepreneurial tradition of real estate, creating their own pathways to success. “I am always astonished to see the “30 Under 30″ professionals every year and [...]
Why You Should Never Try Out a New Social Media Tactic on a Client
(eM+C)—There’s a standing rule about hosting a dinner party: never cook up a new dish for the occasion. It’s best to try it out for yourself first or with close family members before seeing if the concoction will be a hit with others. The same rule should apply with social media initiatives, but I’ve witnessed [...]
10 Best Iconic Modern House Tours in North America
(MCT)—Anyone with a pile of money can build a big pile of a house, and back in the day, that’s what you did. (See, for instance, “Downton Abbey.”) But during the 20th century, a group of architects staged a controversial revolt. Why, they asked, couldn’t less be as impressive as more? Across North America, sensational [...]
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Future of Housing Finance Will Be Top Issue for Next President
The future of housing finance in the U.S. will be a key issue facing the winner of the upcoming presidential election. That’s what a panel of industry experts told several thousand Realtors® gathered at a symposium, Housing Policy in 2013: Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions, during the REALTORS® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo this week. [...]
Builder Confidence Rises Five Points in May
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released yesterday. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007. “Builders [...]
Report: U.S. Foreclosure Activity Shifting Eastward
RealtyTrac®, a leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, recently released its U.S. Foreclosure Market Report™ for April 2012, which shows foreclosure filings—default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions—were reported on 188,780 U.S. properties in April, the lowest monthly total since July 2007. April foreclosure activity decreased 5 percent from the previous month and was down [...]
Today’s Featured Listing: Relax at This Waterfront Florida Condo
Today’s Featured listing is being offered by RISMedia’s Top 5 Member Marilyn Voreis of RE/MAX Metro. Set directly on St. Pete’s Beach, this condo has amazing waterfront views in all directions. This 8th floor Beach Haven condo comes completely furnished, featuring a large flexible floorplan. With 2 bedrooms each featuring their own bath, the condo [...]
Comedian Murphy’s Estate on Brink of Sale
(MCT)—“Bubble Hill” — the former Englewood home of comedian and movie star Eddie Murphy that has languished on the market since 2004 — may finally have a buyer. Broker Dennis McCormack confirmed Monday that the 25,000-square-foot, 30-room mansion on Brayton Street “is under contract” with a potential buyer, whom he would not identify. He also [...]