What a Bizarre Week in Real Estate News!
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Multimedia Web Producer, REALTOR® Magazine A few stories that appeared in REALTOR® Magazine’s Daily News struck me as unusual this week. I’m curious to hear your thoughts!...
View ArticlePregnant Women Denied Loans?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine Expectant parents eager to buy a home for their growing family may be surprised to find that they’re a credit risk when it comes to...
View ArticleAre You on the Verge of Pulling a ‘Slater?’
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine Good customer service supposedly starts with the old saying that the customer is always right. However, the suddenly infamous JetBlue...
View ArticleResponding to Criticism: How’s Your Online Rep?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine If a customer is unhappy with your service, don’t be surprised if he takes to the Internet to voice his frustrations about you. If you...
View ArticleREALTOR® Safety Month: Is Your Safety at Risk?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor REALTOR® Magazine We’re in the middle of REALTOR® Safety Month, and it’s a good reminder to those working in real estate that, if you’re not careful, it...
View ArticleREALTOR® Safety Month: Do You Carry a Safety Device for Added Protection?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine REALTOR® Safety Month is a reminder to real estate professionals that safety needs to be a priority. Everyday situations can be...
View ArticleReal Estate Considered One of Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine Take a deep breath. Relax. You’re stressed out, according to a recent survey from CareerCast. In fact, working as a real estate agent...
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Are QR Codes the ‘Next Big Thing?’
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine QR codes are being hyped as the “next big thing” for connecting prospects to your marketing, according to several tech experts during...
View ArticleForeclosure vs. REOs: Do You Know the Difference?
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, contributing editor, REALTOR® Magazine Do you ever tell others that you are “showing a foreclosure?” If so, you’re not using the word “foreclosure” correctly. Some real...
View ArticleWacky Real Estate News: A Lawn-Mowing Neighbor Out of Control, a Playground...
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine Need a laugh or a little amusement to add to your day? Check out this month’s wackiest real estate news at REALTOR® Magazine online....
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The Best of CES for Real Estate
LAS VEGAS — It was all about the “Internet of Things” at the 2014 International Consumer Electronic Show, which wrapped up last week in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 exhibitors showed off the latest...
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Rebuilding Neighborhoods: One Block at a Time
On a portion of LaSalle Street in Central New Orleans, homes are boarded up or have been torn down, overshadowing and slowly peeling away at the history of a thriving musical scene in the early 1900s....
View Article7 Tech Game Changers for Your Business
One of the technology industry’s hottest shows wrapped up last week in Las Vegas, where we got a peak at some items that have the potential to drastically change the way real estate professionals do...
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Blockchain: The Digital Revolution Coming to Real Estate
Many are banking on blockchain technology to one day transform the business of real estate by moving all aspects of transactions to a digital platform, making them faster, less costly, and more...
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Challenge Yourself to a ‘Content Reboot’
Broker Carrie Little is challenging you to go bigger when it comes to leveraging big data in your real estate business. She urged real estate professionals at a REALTOR® Conference & Expo session...
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The Next 2 Tech Game Changers
By now it’s clear how mobile technology has disrupted real estate, but it’s already time to prepare for the next tsunami: Blockchain and artificial intelligence. That was the message that Mark...
View ArticleHigh-Speed Real Estate: Faster Response Times, More Transparency
How quick do you respond to an incoming online lead? If it takes you more than two minutes, you may be missing out on business, according to realtor.com® executives at a REALTORS® Conference & Expo...
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‘Catch Me if You Can’ Conman Divulges Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Former con artist Frank Abagnale knows first-hand how easy it is to assume another person’s identity, and he’s now devoted his life to helping others avoid getting duped. Abagnale’s story is...
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The Secrets to Becoming a Better Leader
Whether you’re managing a small team or a large office, your brokerage’s success will depend on how good you are at inspiring and motivating those whom you manage. “If you don’t get leadership right,...
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CES2018: Smart Homes, Robots, and More
The technology industry’s mega event, known as CES, kicks off in Las Vegas this week, and thousands of companies are gearing up to show off their latest innovations. And this year’s trade show promises...
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