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LORE BLOG http://www.loremagazine.com The official blog for LORE, a brand of REAL Trends Inc., the triumphant voice of the real estate agent Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:57:07 -0700 EasyEdit http://www.loremagazine.com/go/images-2009/lore-logo-195x109.gif LORE BLOG http://www.loremagazine.com/go/lore-live.php 144 144 en-us © Copyright 2009 REAL Trends, Inc. tvelt@realtrends.com (Tracey Velt) dru@focusonthevine.com (Dru Shockley) Business:Careers 1440 Grab a Niche: REOs http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=119 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=119 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST The Invaluable Investor: ADVERTISEMENT http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=120 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=120 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST Write a Letter: Direct Mail Tips http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=118 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=118 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST 7 Steps for Success http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=116 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=116 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST Serving the Invaluable Investor: NEW CONFERENCE http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=117 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=117 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST Stemming the Wave of Foreclosures: NAR Good Neighbor Jeff Schrager http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=115 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=115 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST 5 Tweaks to Make Today: Tom Ferry Video http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=114 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=114 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST Mobile Computing: Tablet PCs http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=113 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=113 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST Foreclosure Nation: The Silver Lining http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=111 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=111 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST Bumping Up Business: One broker's story of Tech Success http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=110 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=110 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST REAL Trends Innovation Conference http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=112 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=112 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST The More Things Change: The More They Stay the Same http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=109 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=109 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST It's a Jungle Out There: Turn it into Paradise http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=108 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=108 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST It's Your Business: Plan for Your Future http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=107 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=107 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST Recruiting a Younger Generation: Tips for hiring Gen-X and Gen-Y http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=106 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=106 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST $8,000 Tax Credit: Last Chance to Get the Word Out http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=104 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=104 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MST 6 Tips for Building a Team http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=103 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=103 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST Get the Listing: 9 Tips from Multi-million dollar producers http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=102 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=102 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST A Day in the Life of a Gen X Real Estate Professional http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=101 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=101 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST Hiring a Virtual Assistant?: Consider this! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=100 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=100 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST What is Rational?: Are loan mods making you miserable? http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=99 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=99 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST Safe Open Houses: Realtor Safety Week September 13-19 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=98 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=98 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST How to Build a Podcast http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=97 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=97 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST Market Snapshot: Orlando http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=95 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=95 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST Terrific Trolley Tours: Innovative Marketing http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=96 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=96 Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST 8 Tips for Adding Video to Your Marketing Plan http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=93 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=93 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Multiple Transactions: We need your input for national research! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=94 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=94 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST How Other Markets Influence Your Market: Regional Influences http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=92 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=92 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Foreclosures: Triple the Work: Interview with Libby Sosinski, e-Pro, Keller Williams Realty http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=91 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=91 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Get Real, Get Right: Video http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=90 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=90 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST The Market IS Turning http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=89 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=89 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Short Sales Banks: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: Your Feedback Revealed http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=88 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=88 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Craigslist a Mecca for Rental Fraud: Stay Safe http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=87 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=87 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST FREE (or inexpensive) Web-based Services http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=86 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=86 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 MST Market Smart, Market Safe: Marketing Safety Tips http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=85 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=85 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Building Community Through the Arts: Trinkie Watson, Chase International, Lake Tahoe http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=83 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=83 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Our Apologies!: Wall Street Journal/LORE Top 400 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=82 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=82 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST ADVERTISEMENT: Effective Techniques to Expedite Short Sales http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=84 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=84 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Excellent Read: The Pending Supply http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=81 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=81 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST 101 Reasons to Use a Real Estate Sales Professional http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=79 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=79 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST The Pricing Game http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=78 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=78 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Interesting Listing: Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House for Sale http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=80 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=80 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST The Art of Connecting: Past customers can keep you in business http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=77 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=77 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Unfounded Fears: The demise of the real estate sales professional http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=76 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=76 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Let�s Face(book) It: Great Idea http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=75 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=75 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Creig Northrop of The Creig Northrop Team Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc: Top Team Interview http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=74 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=74 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Check it Off: Listing checklists http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=73 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=73 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MST Techniques to Speed Short Sales http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=72 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=72 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Objections? Bring Them On! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=71 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=71 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Marketing the First Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit: Great Idea http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=70 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=70 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Information Just Wants to be Free: Two Tech Tools http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=69 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=69 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Top Individual Interview: Sandi Pressley, Coldwell Banker Legacy Albuquerque, New Mexico http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=68 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=68 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Investing in Yourself: Buying Real Estate http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=67 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=67 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Service to Kenyans: Sales associate Judy Pitt's story of service http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=66 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=66 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Calling all Photographers: Use Flickr for Networking http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=64 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=64 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST The Wall Street Journal / LORE Top 400 Rankings for 2009: Did you make the list? http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=65 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=65 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Video: Your Key to Interactive Selling http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=63 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=63 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Effective Techniques to Expedite Short Sales: Attention: Real Estate Professionals and Teams http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=62 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=62 Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MST Bad to the Bone: Correcting Unclear Information http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=61 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=61 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 MST 3 Tools to Enhance Your Marketing: Business Fun with Facebook http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=60 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=60 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 MST How Top Producers Get Price Reductions: Dirk Zeller's Tips http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=55 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=55 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 MST REALTrends Gathering of Eagles: Check out the video! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=54 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=54 Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Your Values are Leadership http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=53 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=53 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 MST The Cha-Cha Ka-Ching: Innovative Marketing http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=51 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=51 Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Presents for Peers: Great Idea http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=52 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=52 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Serving Up Business http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=50 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=50 Fri, 8 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Lights, Camera, Video!: Creating an Engaging Virtual Tour http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=49 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=49 Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Calling All Asset Managers: Your Script for Success http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=47 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=47 Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 MST Positioned for Success: Market Report Helps with Branding http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=46 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=46 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Reaching Out to First-time Buyers: Tips from Coach Tom Ferry http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=45 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=45 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST 10 Ways to Twitter http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=44 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=44 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Top Team Interview: The Jills: Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber, Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate/NRT, Miami Beach, FL http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=42 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=42 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST The Next Wave: Consumers and the Internet http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=41 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=41 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Reaching Smartphone Users: Blackberry, iPhone, Palm http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=40 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=40 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST The 56-Hour Open House: Innovative Open House for Foreclosures http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=39 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=39 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST You Had Me at Hello: Quick Tip http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=38 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=38 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 MST Cindy Lawrence: Helping Students Thrive: Community Helper http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=37 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=37 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Five Must-Haves for Business on the Go: Mobile Tools http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=36 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=36 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Open House Savvy: Quick Tip http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=35 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=35 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Open House Savvy: Quick Tip http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=35 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=35 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Your Marketing Spend: Every Dollar Counts http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=34 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=34 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Real Estate's Pet Detective: �May you have the hindsight to know where you've been, The foresight to know where you are going, And the insight to know when you have gone too far�--Irish Blessing http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=33 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=33 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Small Ball: What you can do today--no more complaining! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=32 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=32 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST I'm Worth It: Charging an Advance Fee http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=31 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=31 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Stressed?: Get Happier! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=30 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=30 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST My Home's Worth More Than That: Helping Sellers Price Homes http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=29 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=29 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST Are You a Top Performer?: Apply today for 2009's Top 400 Real Estate Professionals http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=27 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=27 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST E-Hunting and Gathering: Tips for building your e-mail database. http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=28 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=28 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST A Numbers Game: Using Market Data to Sell http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=25 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=25 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST A Numbers Game: Using Market Data to Sell http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=25 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=25 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST You Ought to Be in Pictures: Video Testimonials http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=23 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=23 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Straight Talk about the Housing Stimulus Package http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=22 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=22 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Reaching the Rich http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=21 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=21 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Consumers Still Look to Real Estate Professionals: The Internet can never replace relationships. http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=19 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=19 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST The Power of the Positive: Happy Valentine's Day http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=18 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=18 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Get on the Right Track http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=17 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=17 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Get Lost! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=16 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=16 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Move to the Beat - or the Business! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=14 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=14 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Welcome to the new LORE! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=15 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=15 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:00:00 MST Your Marketing Strategies: We need your input for national research! http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=105 http://www.loremagazine.com/go/?blog_id=105 00:00:00 MST