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Plan to Forecast?

Plan to Forecast?

Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Jeff Lefkowitz.

These are the “Dog Days” of March:  we still feel winter’s chill (especially here in the northeastern US,) the next major holiday is Memorial Day, and we’re just getting a feel for the 2010 sales market.  We are also inching closer to our first tweak of the Operating Plan, or even possibly, that time when [...]

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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 19. Feb, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

On the one year anniversary of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), more than one million homeowners have gotten temporary reductions in their mortgage payments, with 12 percent receiving permanent modifications. Although to date this is just minimal success, plans announced this week will increase this percentage significantly as banks rethink their policies and qualifications. [...]

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One-Stop Shopping: What’s Happening?!

One-Stop Shopping: What’s Happening?!

Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Rick Gregory.

It almost feels old fashioned to use the words “one-stop shopping”.  Heck, it was very common many years ago for real estate firms to own both insurance agencies and mortgage brokerages (even my great grandfather owned a real estate and insurance company back in the early 1900’s in Hackettstown, NJ.)  In today’s world, however, we [...]

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7 Steps to Reinventing Your Leadership Style

7 Steps to Reinventing Your Leadership Style

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by Robert Albanese.

How often have you heard people say “if I could just start over again, I would…” and statements of that type? Please read the following statement and then stop for a few moments and just think about it.
“If you want to completely reinvent your leadership style, you can. But you must plan well and then deliver [...]

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Are You Running With or Against the Wind?

Are You Running With or Against the Wind?

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Jeff Lefkowitz.

Whether you’re running a multi-office brokerage, or you’re running your own niche role, one thing is for certain: in the Real Estate business you will always be “running” -running to make sure your operations are covered, running to keep your clients happy, running to improve profitability.  It’s hard to break that pattern.  There is so [...]

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We Agree to Disagree – REBarCamp New York (#rebcny)

We Agree to Disagree – REBarCamp New York (#rebcny)

Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by Wendy Forsythe.

Last week, a few hundred industry professionals gathered to spend a day of learning, networking and debating at REBarCamp New York. There were lots of great ideas and much to be said for the caliber of people in attendance.
We are not known to be a shy breed in real estate, and certainly are not bashful in sharing [...]

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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 15. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

Hello, from New York City, where REBar Camp and Inman Real Estate Connect were held this week. It’s been a busy few days spent among the best and brightest in the industry discussing 2010 trends and emerging technologies, which, not surprisingly, took center stage (check out our extensive videos from the week). As we were [...]

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New Technology Showcased at Real Estate Connect 2010

New Technology Showcased at Real Estate Connect 2010

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Sherry Chris.

An overview of new technology being showcased at Real Estate Connect 2010. Conference goers talk about their company’s technology and how it impacts the Real Estate industry.

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