By Theresa Rose In the increasingly tumultuous climate of corporate America, it’s starting to seem as if no place is safe. Nowadays, most places of employment, from small businesses to multinational corporations, contain a pocket or two of whispering

By Royce Reed As any Realtor knows, working on the go is the nature of the business. While this can be a challenge, arming yourself with the right tools can make all the difference. A plethora of products exist

By Janine Pringle Staging, the act of making a property more attractive and appealing in order to highlight its best features, has never been hotter. The reason is simple: making a good first impression can go a long way

By Walter Sanford Last week, I showed you nine silver linings that can be found in a difficult market. Below are 10 more reasons to embrace a tough market and still find success. 1. In this tough market, you

By Scott Coloney During this time of economic uncertainty, it is imperative for homeowners facing the unfortunate situation of losing their home to foreclosure to understand the options available to them. When behind on mortgage payments, determining if a

By Bob Corcoran Consistency is the oil for the engine of business. Peek under the hood of the great businesses and you’ll see consistency causing a smooth purring sound. For McDonalds, no matter where in the country you are

By Bob Corcoran Okay, here’s the deal. The real estate market probably isn’t where you’d like it to be right now. But here’s something that might make you feel a little better: I’ve always found it helps to see

By Jessica Verduzco Recent statistics indicate the diversification of the U.S. population continues to grow, and yet the rate of multicultural homeownership lags significantly behind others. Real estate professionals may benefit by recognizing the opportunity to grow their business

By Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly Mary is an Ivy League graduate, with top honors in accounting. She recently decided to explore real estate, and has become a Realtor at a well-respected company. She wants nothing but success and has

By Douglas Vermeeren Have you ever set a goal and wondered why you couldn’t accomplish it? You are not the first person to feel this way. In fact, studies show that more than 86 percent of people who set

By Michael Guld Few sports spectacles were as exciting as watching the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Millions tuned in around the world as Michael Phelps shattered previous Olympic records to become the most decorated Olympic athlete of all

By Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez For generations, those in the work force have said that the younger generations are lazy. With each passing decade, a new generation of “lazy kids” assumes the mantle of authority and passes the same

By Dirk Zeller Time-consuming fires are the hot issues that result from the emotional turmoil involved in many real estate transactions. Sometimes they require calm and caution. Other times, you need to put on a fireman’s hat and start

Today’s tumultuous housing market can be a dangerous place for the brokers, agents and field inspectors who must walk into foreclosed and REO properties on a daily basis. Occupied or vacant, these properties represent unfamiliar territory often rife with

By Steve Adams Ask most people what they like about working with smaller real estate firms and you’ll hear answers such as “their personal approach” or “I’m not just a customer number to them” or “I get to work

By Sam Palazzolo Communication skills are at the crosshairs of success. Whether your communication is done verbally or virtually, your ability to do it effectively, and with influence, will determine your success or failure. Research shows that 80 percent