By Alan Bryan Managing a company’s online reputation isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do. It involves a savvy mix of online relationship building, core online business tools and consistent attention to what’s being said about your

By Stephanie Sims A managing broker or team leader is only as good as his or her team of agents. How can you make sure you’re hiring the cream of the crop? How can you assemble a team of

By Sean O’Connor Real estate offices have so many things to worry about, from managing staff, to keeping pace with new listings, to marketing to attract new customers, and finally, to making a profit in today’s challenging economies. And

By Valerie Byrd Unfortunately, in our current economy, many have become jaded about what used to be enthusiastically called “the American Dream.” Until recently, it was just assumed that homeownership was a life goal that all Americans should strive

By Stephanie Sims “You do not want your video to look like the Blair Witch Project.” Stephen Schweickart, CEO of VScreen, is referring to one of the seemingly minor mistakes some real estate agents make when filming videos of

By Stephanie Sims You might think you are great with your clients – you find out exactly what they want and you aim to help them find it, whether that’s selling their home or finding them their dream home.

Real estate agents from across the United States and Canada will soon flock to Austin for Keller Williams Realty’s annual Mega Camp. The event, which focuses on education and motivation over four days, features sessions led by real estate’s

The American Association of Private Lenders (AAPL) has established the first code of ethics for private hard money lenders in the United States. These ethical standards are the foundation of how AAPL members conduct themselves in their business operations.

Majestic Properties, South Florida’s premier full-service real estate organization, today announces the launch of their new interactive web site, www.MajesticProperties.com. The new site, designed and powered by marketing group CiaoBella, is optimized for iPads, iPhones, BlackBerrys and other PDA’s;

Mortgage lenders nationwide are trying to figure out how best to meet the new appraisal management rules outlined in the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Bill, which is likely to become law in mid to late October. The bill’s appraiser independence

N-Play(R), the real estate industry’s first online bid/offer and negotiation service for residential property listings, has entered into a marketing agreement with the REALTOR Association of Miami-Dade County (RAMDC). Through the agreement, RAMDC members will be able to implement

BY DANET LINARES Joining a professional organization is not a novel concept for most. But as deal flow slows and phones stop ringing, these outlets have become critical for many who are finding it more difficult to stay connected

By Douglas Smith Salespeople are getting hammered in today’s economic environment. Entire market segments have evaporated. Potential clients are holding back on buying a home until the market changes. Opportunities and new prospects are fewer and further between. In

BY MELINDA JOSEPH AND CECE GONZALES VIDITO Networking is an important part of marketing and business development, regardless of the current economic conditions. There are ways to put yourself out there to gain exposure at no cost and receive

By Jon Cheplak One of my clients shared a great quote with me the other day: “Lack of preparation on your part doesn’t create an emergency for me.” The media is having fun with “the air leaking out of

By Bob Corcoran Imagine for just a minute that the year is 2020 – the year you’ll be retiring from real estate. That might sound like a long time, but it’s only 12 years. The clock strikes 5 p.m.