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Six Keys to Selling Your Home in Today’s Market

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:22:18 +0000

According to the National Association of Realtors®, more than 4.25 million homes sold in 2011. That’s a lot of real estate and such numbers raise the question: How are sellers doing it? “Because individual homes are unique, there isn’t one single strategy that works equally well for every property,” says Wendy Forsythe, the executive vice [...]
RISMedia » Home Buying 101

2012 NAR Member Survey Shows Rising Incomes

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:23:12 +0000

The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. The study’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors®, who are members of NAR. Realtors® account for about half of the 2 million active real estate licensees in the U.S.* Realtor® members [...]
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5 Basic Steps to Make a House Your Home

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:52:48 +0000

Are you looking to buy your home for the first time? Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, knowing what you are in for can ease the process exponentially. Below are a few steps you can take to find your dream house, and make it into your new home. Learn About Homeownership Owning a home [...]
RISMedia » Homeowner’s Toolkit

5 Basic Steps to Make a House Your Home

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:40:08 +0000

Kitchens and Bathrooms Remain Top Remodeling Jobs

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:25:52 +0000

A new survey released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010. The survey, released in conjunction with National Home Remodeling Month, describes the changes the remodeling market has undergone in recent years. Remodelers report that kitchen and bathroom projects remain the [...]
RISMedia » Homeowner’s Toolkit

RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Reaches New Heights with Strategic Alliance with Pinnacle Quest

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:41:01 +0000

On September 3, 2008, John Featherston, president and CEO of RISMedia, gathered several of the real estate industry’s most influential leaders to discuss the future of real estate. Participating in the discussion were Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Chairman Ed Krafchow (then president of Prudential CA/NV/TX Realty); Jim Sherry, president of Innovative Solutions; Allan Dalton, [...]
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The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do about It (Part 1)

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:02:11 +0000

Selling a home can be a daunting undertaking, and while you may be helpless to control the state of the market or the number of prospective buyers in your price range, here are a few ways to be proactive against some of sellers’ most common pitfalls: Problem: Competition. Are there too many homes for sale [...]
RISMedia » Homeowner’s Toolkit

4 Tips to Gain and Retain More Real Estate Leads

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:08:48 +0000

Your overall success is a direct result of your ability to network and generate leads. The more leads you bring in, the more people you talk to and the more sales opportunities you will create. The key is to proactively connect with the right people and then follow up consistently. Consistency builds trust and establishes [...]
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April Showers Bring Flooding and Mold

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:16:25 +0000

As winter gives way to warmer weather and spring begins to bloom, heavy rain storms pose a threat to homeowners. Homes that aren’t properly protected from the elements are at risk of flooding and mold infestation, which can cost thousands of dollars to fix once the damage is done. Water damage claims have been growing [...]
RISMedia » Homeowner’s Toolkit

The NAR Power Broker Roundtable: Re-evaluating Operational Expenses: Is This the Time to Reinvest—and Where?

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:11:39 +0000

The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. Moderator: Rei Mesa, Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations, NAR, and President/CEO, Prudential Florida Real Estate Services [...]
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