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Protecting Consumer Data in the Real Estate Industry

Protecting Consumer Data in the Real Estate Industry

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Robert Albanese.

As we begin the new year, I thought that it would be a good idea to write a brief reminder about the importance of protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in our business practices.  It is important to keep in mind that PII is captured in many ways, some that immediately jump out at us, and [...]

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As the Early Signs of Recovery Emerge, Don’t Pop-the-Cork Just Yet!

As the Early Signs of Recovery Emerge, Don’t Pop-the-Cork Just Yet!

Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by Robert Albanese.

There is evidence that the soft real estate market is stabilizing, but let’s not gets too carried away! Signs of weakness in the real estate sector are slowing and while that is surely a welcome sight, it is important not to confuse these signs with an actual recovery.

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“OK, so I’m the office leader. Now what do I do?”

Posted on 22. Aug, 2008 by Robert Albanese.

One thing that agents want to have is a decisive leader. Yes, they want us to hear ‘both sides of the story’ and we must be always be good listeners, but when all is said and done a decision must be sometimes be made solely by the leader. This is what General Norman Schwarzkopf calls Rule #13…”When put in charge, take charge.”

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