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Real Estate Karaoke at the Redhead Lounge

Real Estate Karaoke at the Redhead Lounge

By Gwen Banta on March 19, 2010 | 8 Responses

In case you missed all the fun, last week I hosted a virtual real estate discussion in the Redhead Lounge. This second installment includes the same illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry, as well as two party crashers, Joe Loomer and…

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Realtors, I Want You to Like Me… Or Do I?

Realtors, I Want You to Like Me… Or Do I?

By Michael Bertoldi on March 18, 2010 | 12 Responses

Is There a Secret Handshake or Cool Club I Should Know About?
As my real estate licensing test date approaches, so does responsibility and opportunity. I think I’ve got a few things going for me. They would include an advertising background, a great company to…

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VFlyer’s New “Backpack” Has Just Become Indespensible for Me!

VFlyer’s New “Backpack” Has Just Become Indespensible for Me!

By Jonathan Benya on March 18, 2010 | 2 Responses

I’ve been using VFlyer now for several years as a way to syndicate my listings and also to create email blasts, property fliers, etc. etc..  I’ve been a long time fan of the service, largely due to the flexibility and professional appearance of their product. …

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New Breed of Single Property Websites for Real Estate: The Solution

New Breed of Single Property Websites for Real Estate: The Solution

By Erion Shehaj on March 17, 2010 | 26 Responses

Judging by the great responses to my first post on single property websites for real estate, I wanted to make sure that the follow up article was up to par. So I took the idea on the road to REBarcamp  Austin last week and we had…

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How You Can Make A Video Blog – cheap, quick & easy

How You Can Make A Video Blog – cheap, quick & easy

By Benjamin Bach on March 15, 2010 | 14 Responses

A while ago I decided that I wanted a web site that was just for my videos.
I have video embedded in blog posts on my main real estate site, but I wanted a clean looking page where people could go and just watch my content.…

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Listing Icons: Is Adopting Abandoned Buyers Stealing or Smart?

Listing Icons: Is Adopting Abandoned Buyers Stealing or Smart?

By Ken Brand on March 15, 2010 | 19 Responses

Does Closing and Running = Abandonment
I decided it wasn’t worth the trouble.  We both know the truth.  I don’t need to share charts, survey percentages or statistical bona fides, do I?  The truth is plentifully self-evident.
The average and ordinary majority of selling agents, DO…

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Three Geniuses Walk Into a Bar…

Three Geniuses Walk Into a Bar…

By Gwen Banta on March 12, 2010 | 45 Responses

 
Folks, I have compiled the first in a series of helpful discussions between three leaders in our industry…and moi – the court jester. This first installment includes the following illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry. They were directed to answer my…

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Why Does Real Estate Require Relationships?

Why Does Real Estate Require Relationships?

By Brandie Young on March 11, 2010 | 14 Responses

There seems to exist the premis that the business of real estate requires an agent to build “long-term relationships” with buyers/sellers.  I can’t help but wonder why.  From my side of the fence, the home buying/selling process is a transaction, which doesn’t necessarily require…

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Breaking News: Finding a Trusted Source

Breaking News: Finding a Trusted Source

By Matt Stigliano on March 10, 2010 | 3 Responses

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
In today’s world of real estate blogging, we’ve become more than just agents with a penchant for writing. We’ve become mini-local news stations. Our focus may be housing markets and the latest listings, but think about how many…

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Google Makes More Moves to Dominate the Web

Google Makes More Moves to Dominate the Web

By Lani Rosales on March 10, 2010 | 1 Response

Move Number One:
We’ve been waiting for some time for Google to integrate Facebook updates in Google search results, and they’ve announced that the time is finally here. Well, kind of. Because Google doesn’t own Facebook (yet), they’re at the mercy of what Facebook will…

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