RISMEDIA, June 2, 2011—The spring and summer seasons launch a busy time for home remodeling and improvement projects as homeowners spruce up for entertaining, listing their home for sale, or increasing the property’s value. A slowly warming housing market has…
The Art of the Auction: Turning Losses into Liquidity
RISMedia, June 1 2011—The word “auction” is derived from the Latin augeo which means “I increase” or “I augment.” Auctions have a long history, having been recorded as early as 500 B.C. There were many types of auctions held during…
Real Estate Marketing Strategies – Does Your ‘People Pleaser’ Pattern Get in the Way?
RISMedia, May 28 2011—Do you find yourself avoiding certain types of clients? Do you find yourself unable to speak the truth to sellers when their properties are overpriced? If you’re like most real estate professionals, your “people pleaser” pattern often…
The Unique Profile of the Global Buyer
RISMedia, May 27 2011—International buyers are driven to own property for investment purposes, or as a temporary residence while visiting the U.S. for business or pleasure. For the former example, think a European business executive with a co-op in Manhattan,…
Revitalizing the Private Mortgage Market: ‘Skin in the Game’ and the Consequences for Future Homebuyers
RISMEDIA, May 25, 2011—By mid-May, the spring home-selling season is usually in full swing. Homes look their best, and buyers rush to lock in deals so they can relocate in the summer. But this year, things are not so good.…
Don’t Miss These Industry Leaders at This Year’s Achieve! Conference
RISMedia, May 23 2011—RISMedia’s Achieve! – Real Estate’s Marketing & Opportunity Conference—will provide the most innovative educational programs and networking opportunities for brokers and agents. Industry experts Joe Clement, Todd Hetherington and Ed Krafchow are among the leading broker panelists…
How to Use Foreclosure Data to Identify Investment Opportunities
RISMEDIA, May 17, 2011—In the current complex housing market, it is critical for real estate professionals to evaluate their individual markets for short-term and long-term real estate investment potential for their clients. In every fluctuating housing market, there are opportunities.…
Real Estate Marketing Strategies: How You Can End the Habit of Procrastination for Good
RISMEDIA, May 13, 2011—As a business coach for real estate professionals for the last 14 plus years, I often hear the same question from my clients: “How do I stop procrastinating and do what I need to do to pick…










