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Breaking News: Banks, States Reach $26 Billion Foreclosure Settlement in Largest-ever Housing Deal

Mortgage Bankers Association says deal can help consumer confidence and stabilize markets

(RISMedia/MCT)— After more than a year of negotiations, the nation’s biggest banks, states attorneys general and federal officials have announced the largest housing settlement ever—more than $26 billion—over …

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Marketing Strategies: Hate to Make Cold Calls? 5 Tips to Make Them Easier

Have you often avoided making those dreaded cold calls? Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can’t bring yourself to pick up the phone?

You’re not alone. In the 15+ years that I have …

Builder Confidence for the 55+ Housing Market Ends Fourth Quarter on an Upswing

Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes rose four points to 18 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

“We are …

Choosing the Right Property Profile Photo

Listing a property with a blurry property profile photo or, even worse, no photo, is like having a blurry or abstract image as your profile picture on a social media platform or Internet advertising campaign. It is not appealing and, …

Overcoming 3 Major Barriers to Closing More Sales

Today’s real estate and mortgage markets require new skills to succeed. There are fewer qualified buyers, shrinking mortgage options, more regulations and tougher competition. For real estate professionals in particular, three emerging barriers stand in the way of closing more …

RREIN Broker Spotlights: A Passion for Excellence

“Agents must continually be sharpening their skills in order to be more current and knowledgeable than their competitors,” says Tracy Hutton, President of Century 21 Scheetz. In the following interview, RISMedia Columnist Barbara Pronin talks with Hutton and Mick Scheetz,…

Do Your Part: Don’t Waste Those Food Scraps

(MCT)—I consider myself a pretty good gardener, a common sense “greenie,” and a person who does her best to reduce, reuse, and recycle. But, there’s something I must admit. For years now, I’ve resisted composting. It just seemed a bit …

Randall, REALTORS® Affiliates with Christie’s International Real Estate

Following its recent acquisition of Page Taft Real Estate, Randall, REALTORS® is becoming an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Connecticut, as the family-owned company extends its sizeable reach into the coastal luxury residential market.

“We already have a …

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Honors 4th Quarter Circle of Excellence Winners

Coldwell Banker Platinum recently announced its Circle of Excellence Winners who not only represents our sales leaders, but associates who truly support their company and fellow agents.

According to the company, the Circle of Excellence is a Coldwell Banker Platinum …

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What’s New from NAR

NAR Pulse—This week’s headlines:

Double your savings at FedEx Office!
NAR Members can now save up to 40 percent on color copies, posters, signs, banners, direct mail services, and much more from FedEx Office through the REALTOR Benefits® Program. This …

What Every New Agent Needs Right Out of the Gate

If you’re a new agent just getting started in the real estate industry, the following elements are crucial as you set yourself up to hit the ground running.

1. Secure your own domain name. It’s important to have a domain …

Give Your Listing Presentations the Edge in 2012

REALTOR.com® Business Beat—Give yourself a competitive edge this year with a 2012 listing presentation that shows why, where and how you market your listings online.

Preparation is the key to success, and when it comes to sellers, a well-crafted listing …

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty Expands into Northern New Jersey

Family-owned and operated brokerage, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty, has announced its expansion into northern New Jersey with the acquisition of Preakness Realty. This strategic business decision by both brokerages will add two offices and 50 agents,…

The Real Estate Book Helps Agents Go Mobile

With more and more consumers relying on mobile devices for local information, real estate professionals can no longer ignore this increasingly important channel when marketing properties. To help extend its customers’ reach to homebuyers on the go, The Real Estate …

2012′s Top 10 Romantic Homes

No matter where you go, you can’t miss it. Stores are starting to fill with bright red heart-shaped boxes of candy and greeting card shelves are bursting with Valentine cards. Gals are starting to get dreamy in anticipation over the …

BHG to Host Panel on Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home during NYC’s Social Media Week

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has announced the company will be hosting a panel during Social Media Week in New York City, titled, “From House to Home: Social Media’s Impact on Buying, Designing and Selling a Home,” on February …

J. Rockcliff REALTORS® Appoints Dennis Simkin to Regional Sales Manager Position

J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, the premier residential real estate brokerage in the San Francisco East Bay, recently announced that veteran REALTOR® Dennis Simkin has been appointed to the newly created position of regional sales manager of the company’s Contra Costa County …

J. Rockcliff Realtors Appoints Dennis Simkin to Regional Sales Manager Position

RISMEDIA, January 31, 2012–J. Rockcliff Realtors, the premier residential real estate brokerage in the San Francisco East Bay, today announced that veteran REALTOR® Dennis Simkin has been appointed to the newly created position of regional sales manager of the company’s …