by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 24, 2011 | Best Practices, Marketing, News |
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 8.44 percent of all loans outstanding as of the end of the second quarter of 2011. This is an increase of 12 basis points from the first...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 23, 2011 | Best Practices, Coaching, Marketing |
What are the critical factors that contribute to the retention of top producing salespeople? Why are some sales managers able to consistently recruit and retain quality salespeople, while other managers have a revolving door? Excessive personnel turnover is not only...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 23, 2011 | Best Practices, National, News |
This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: a free guide for marketing to mobile consumers, get the facts on the Ifbyphone advantage, and homeownership tax benefits must be preserved. For more information visit www.REALTOR.org. Free...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 23, 2011 | Best Practices, For Your Clients, News |
Recently, I wrote about homeownership being under attack. Since that article, NAR and a broad range of industry partners have taken a multitude of actions to defend the American Dream. Housing has led the economy out of six of the last eight recessions. The weakness...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | Buying/Selling, Coaching, Marketing, News, Technology |
When we think about using video in real estate applications, the main focus is often on home video tours. Or if we’re really creative, maybe an interview with the homeowner, or an agent profile. While there’s nothing wrong with that approach, maybe it’s time to think...
by Susanne Dwyer | Aug 22, 2011 | Best Practices, Coaching, Marketing, News |
According to NAR’s 2010 “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers,” almost 50% of buyers used open houses as a key part of their home search. Here are five tips to a successful open house: 1) Select the right property. 2) Make your home stand out. 3) Get a complete set of...