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 [...]
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Six Keys to Selling Your Home in Today’s Market
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 » Homeowner’s Toolkit
Increase Business, Surpass Goals with Sought-After Training Program, Beginning April 16
“The market is already changing and the real estate professionals that are most prepared to deal with that change are the ones that are going to thrive.” That’s the perspective of Jared James, one of the industry’s most sought-after trainers, who will be launching his next 6-month coaching series, “Jump Start,” beginning April 16. Through [...]
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5 Basic Steps to Make a House Your Home
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 [...]
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RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Reaches New Heights with Strategic Alliance with Pinnacle Quest
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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Kitchens and Bathrooms Remain Top Remodeling Jobs
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 [...]
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The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do About It, Part 2
Recently, we discussed some initial reasons your home might not be selling. Here are issues that may not be as obvious, but may still be impeding the sale of your home: Problem: Your home is not easily accessible for showings. Are you getting a lot of showing requests that you are turning down? Many sellers [...]
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The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do about It (Part 1)
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 [...]
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Websites Your Way: NAR Launches my.REALTOR.org and Meets Members on Their Terms
This month, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) officially launches its new website, my.REALTOR.org. But this is no average website redesign. my.REALTOR.org is an entirely new approach to the online experience for members. Built with responsive design technology, my.realtor.org takes a bold step to engage members like never before by providing a customized website experience—an [...]
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