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2012 NAR Member Survey Shows Rising Incomes
The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile. The study’s results are representative of the nation’s Realtors®, who are members of NAR. Realtors® account for … Read more
May 14, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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5 Basic Steps to Make a House Your Home
Are you looking to buy your home for the first time? Congratulations! While this is an exciting time, knowing what you are in for can ease the process exponentially. Below are a few steps you can take to find your … Read more
May 13, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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RISMedia’s Top 5 in Real Estate Network® Reaches New Heights with Strategic Alliance with Pinnacle Quest
On September 3, 2008, John Featherston, president and CEO of RISMedia, gathered several of the real estate industry’s most influential leaders to discuss the future of real estate. Participating in the discussion were Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Chairman Ed … Read more
May 9, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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The Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling and What You Can Do About It, Part 2
Recently, we discussed some initial reasons your home might not be selling. Here are issues that may not be as obvious, but may still be impeding the sale of your home: Problem: Your home is not easily accessible for showings. … Read more
May 9, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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4 Tips to Gain and Retain More Real Estate Leads
Your overall success is a direct result of your ability to network and generate leads. The more leads you bring in, the more people you talk to and the more sales opportunities you will create. The key is to proactively … Read more
April 29, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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April Showers Bring Flooding and Mold
As winter gives way to warmer weather and spring begins to bloom, heavy rain storms pose a threat to homeowners. Homes that aren’t properly protected from the elements are at risk of flooding and mold infestation, which can cost thousands … Read more
April 24, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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The NAR Power Broker Roundtable: Re-evaluating Operational Expenses: Is This the Time to Reinvest—and Where?
The Power Broker Roundtable is brought to you by the National Association of REALTORS® and Rei Mesa, NAR’s Special Liaison for Large Firm Relations. Watch for this column each month, where we address broker issues, concerns and milestones. Moderator: Rei … Read more
April 20, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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Rand on Real Estate: Investment Properties and Management Companies
Greg Rand (@gsrand), CEO of OwnAmerica and host of Rand on Real Estate on 770 WABC, takes a call from a listener from New Jersey. After listening to the show, the caller is now wondering if she should sell her … Read more
April 20, 2012 Posted in Home Improvement
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NAR Gains Key Acquisition in SentriLock
As of December 2011, the official lockbox provider of The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is 100 percent owned by NAR, the organization has announced. Now directly accountable to the real estate community it serves, SentriLock, LLC, as the official … Read more
April 20, 2012 Posted in Real Estate
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