Advancing Your Brand Through Diversity

Published by: http://brokeragentsocial.com/article/714/advancing-your-brand-through-diversity, 2/19/2012 2:30:00 PM
As the U.S. continues to diversify, the real estate industry becomes increasingly fragmented and specialized. However, just like the country where you can have a Native American, Asian American, African-American, Hispanic American, or any other combination of ethnicity followed by "American," any well-run firm would benefit to have a diverse staff to operate well in a diverse community. Diversification is a natural progression and not an option, particularly where it prevails....Read More

Relationship Management: 7 Ways to Keep In Touch With Past Clients

Published by: http://realtormag.realtor.org/sales-and-marketing/feature/article/2011/03/relationship-management-7-ways-keep-touch-past-clients, 2/16/2012
In real estate, there's a fine line in keeping in touch with your past clients and becoming that annoying pest who's always calling, e-mailing, or mailing. So how do you make sure you aren't annoying and stay within that helpful professional or friend zone?...Read More

Dealing With Design Dilemmas Affordably

Published by: http://realtormag.realtor.org/home-and-design/architecture-coach/article/2012/01/dealing-design-dilemmas-affordably, 2/15/2012
With so much inventory on the market and buyers remaining picky, sellers need more aces up their sleeves. You've already helped them price their house right, perfected its curb appeal, and decluttered and staged it, but it's still not attracting nibbles. Time to go to plan B......Read More

Wearing Many Hats

Published by: http://realtormag.realtor.org/for-brokers/standouts/article/2011/07/wearing-many-hats, 2/15/2012
I'm from the small town of Winnepegosis, Manitoba, and I was a wholesale sales rep for Sony mobile devices in Canada in the mid-1990s. I had to make a decision with my wife about staying in Canada or moving to Fargo, N.D., and working with my in-laws there. They owned a real estate business and homebuilding company....Read More

For The Love Of Real Estate

Published by: http://insights.truliablog.com/2012/02/for-the-love-of-real-estate/, 2/14/2012
When it comes to dating, we all have our own kooky preferences for finding that special someone. Whether we're looking strictly for dog lovers, vegetarians, outdoorsy types or homebodies, everyone has a check-list of "must haves" or "would likes" to screen out the best possible prospects....Read More