Archive for April 18th, 2008

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Friday, April 18th, 2008

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3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Real Estate Success

Friday, April 18th, 2008

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008–Are you your own worst enemy? Do you find yourself in a pattern of self-sabotage? This week, Dr. Maya Bailey discusses three signs to watch for and how to overcome them so you can achieve Share This With a Friend

Best Practices - Faster Isn’t Always Better

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Commentary by Jeff Mandel

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-How many times have you gotten into your car and driven well beyond the speed limit? Now, think about how many times you’ve noticed motorists swerving as a result of their cell phone use? Think you’re better at paying attention than “that other driver?” …

Security - Are You PCI Compliant?

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Commentary by Gregg Larson

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-Whether your own business accepts credit cards or you give your own card information to others, such as your MLS or Association, there is a set of rules you need to be aware of called “PCI Data Security Standards.” PCI stands for “payment card …

Sticking with a Good Thing - Sustainability as the Market Shifts

Friday, April 18th, 2008

By Maria Patterson

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-Being the regional director for Watson Realty’s Central Florida territory is no small task. For Ken Bennett, who bears the title and oversees 14 offices and 675 sales associates from Disney World to Port Orange, staying successful has meant changing with the times and also …

Setting Your Company Apart - The Pursuit of a Different Model

Friday, April 18th, 2008

By Stephanie Andre

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-What do you do to set yourself apart? In an industry that relies largely on name recognition with little or no differentiation from one company to another, the challenge to compete with the mega-brokers can be daunting. Las Vegas-based Avalar Real Estate is stepping up …

Are You the Office Environmental Offender?

Friday, April 18th, 2008

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-Do you consider yourself environmentally aware? Are you the Chief Recycling Officer of your household? What about at work? Share This With a Friend

10 Tips to Boost Your Business

Friday, April 18th, 2008

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-Earlier this month, 2008 NAR President Dick Gaylord shares with Realtors his top 10 tips to boost business in today’s market, all made possible via a video podcast. From becoming an expert in your local market and pricing homes to sell, to getting involved in the community …

Affordable Home Warranties Affordable for Every Family

Friday, April 18th, 2008

 RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-This week, Home Warranty of America, Inc., announced the national availability of a comprehensive home warranty for just $24.95 a month.

HWA(TM) senior management stated they wanted to develop a home warranty every homeowner could afford, but one that offered great, basic coverage too. With American families worrying …

PropertyMaps.com Enhances Online Real Estate Search

Friday, April 18th, 2008

RISMEDIA, April 21, 2008-PropertyMaps.com announced a new partnership with Digital Map Products that allows buyers, sellers, investors and real estate professionals to see the actual boundaries of more than 80 million land parcels.

“This is a major enhancement to our real estate search service,” said company founder and president, J. Matthew …