by Susanne Dwyer | May 31, 2011 | Best Practices, Marketing, News |
RISMedia, June 1 2011—The word “auction” is derived from the Latin augeo which means “I increase” or “I augment.” Auctions have a long history, having been recorded as early as 500 B.C. There were many types of auctions held during...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 31, 2011 | Best Practices, Marketing, National, News, Technology |
RISMedia, June 1 2011—This week’s headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: free shipping at the REALTOR.org store; limited time savings of up to 40 percent from REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner, Lenovo; and NAR opposes increase to FHA...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 30, 2011 | Best Practices, Broker, Broker, Marketing, News |
RISMedia, May 31 2011—Much has been written about how to recruit agents to join your company. But to attract and retain these candidates, you need to prepare your environment. Here are some important things to do before you recruit. 1. Decruit Before you can accept...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 28, 2011 | Best Practices, Coaching, Marketing, News |
RISMedia, May 28 2011—Do you find yourself avoiding certain types of clients? Do you find yourself unable to speak the truth to sellers when their properties are overpriced? If you’re like most real estate professionals, your “people pleaser” pattern often gets in the...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 26, 2011 | Best Practices, Marketing, News |
RISMedia, May 27 2011—International buyers are driven to own property for investment purposes, or as a temporary residence while visiting the U.S. for business or pleasure. For the former example, think a European business executive with a co-op in Manhattan, for the...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 26, 2011 | Best Practices, Marketing, News, Teams |
RISMedia, May 27 2011—No one wants to lose. That’s true whether you’re talking about the Super Bowl, a friendly basketball game with the neighbors, or a footrace between eight-year-olds. Yes, the desire to win is embedded in the human psyche. So why is it that in the...