Matt Rand One on One: Observations of a BarCamp First Timer

Matt Rand One on One: Observations of a BarCamp First Timer

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

Managing Partner, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty talks about why he came, what he learned, whether he would attend again and the one thing he will do differently when he goes home.

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Brokerage of the Future

Brokerage of the Future

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

Presentation Moderated by Wendy Forsythe, VP Broker Services, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Lively audience debate and insight on what the brokerage of the future will look like.

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Social Media and Business

Social Media and Business

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

How do you use social media to gain prospects and make sales? Specifics on how people harness the power of social media for business.

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Key Technologies for 2010

Key Technologies for 2010

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

One Technology you could not live without, in 2010. Commentary compiled on which technologies the BarCamp attendees see as mission critical tools.

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2010: How it’s Shaping Up

2010: How it’s Shaping Up

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

What people see so far this year, how January is shaping up, December demand spillover and early signs of the year ahead.

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2010: What to Focus On

2010: What to Focus On

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

Agents and industry professionals talk about what they’ll focus on to improve business in 2010.

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Job Loss Report – The Rest of the Story

Job Loss Report – The Rest of the Story

Posted on 11. Jan, 2010 by Rick Gregory.

While many of my previous blog’s use of attempted humor to prove a point have generated some fun conversations, my goal is always to share relevant information that is hopefully found useful by many of our franchisees and sales associates.  After reviewing Friday’s jobless numbers, providing some direct factual information that can help shed some [...]

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Week in Review: Things We Liked from the Week That Was

Week in Review: Things We Liked from the Week That Was

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

The new year is already starting out with a bang, with a plethora of news buzzing about in the real estate industry. As positive and negative reports and articles surface about what’s to come in 2010, we have learned that—in the words of The Wall Street Journal—“the outlook for 2010 is uncertain, at best.”
There is [...]

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The “Rent to Own” and “Lease Option” Alternatives for Homebuyers

The “Rent to Own” and “Lease Option” Alternatives for Homebuyers

Posted on 06. Jan, 2010 by Robert Albanese.

If you desire to own your own home, but are unable to secure conventional financing today, you may want to consider houses for rent with an option to buy, using a lease option contract. It can make your rent money work for you. Typically, many rent-to-own homes offer generous monthly rent credits that reduce the [...]

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Are You a Visual Thinker?

Are You a Visual Thinker?

Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Wendy Forsythe.

I sure am. I hear conversations and I envision pictures and images in my mind. I remember faces, places, interactions and life in general in my mind’s eye. It turns out most of us are visual thinkers.
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and been totally confused by what they are saying? Only to have them grab a [...]

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