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HomeGain completes survey on Agent marketing preferences: HomeGain recently published their survey of the Top Ten Marketing Strategies for Real Estate... Tax Credit Coming to an End?: The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of 2009 was given new life late last year. President Obama... International Living Reveals Top 10 Best Countries to Live: The 2010 Quality of Life Index, produced by International Living, ranks and rates 194 countries... Harris Real Estate University - Tim and Julie Harris : Interviewers note: I really enjoy meeting new people and the fun part of the real estate business... Promising Outlook for Commercial Real Estate Worldwide in 2010: Worldwide, 2010 looks promising for commercial real estate investment across most markets, and Asia...
Industry Interviews
Harris Real Estate University – Tim and Julie HarrisInterviewers note: I really enjoy meeting new people and the fun part of the real estate business is that there are all sorts of fun people to meet. One of the more fun people that I have met has been Tim Harris of Harris Real Estate University. Tim is bigger than life, and far more energetic.
Over the weeks since we first talked, I have grown to appreciate his zest for business and his passion for coaching. In a world of folks who do not walk the talk, Tim and Julie Harris do. Here’s a little information about them along with my interview.
Harris Real Estate University
Founded by: Tim and Julie Harris
Purpose: Educate REALTORS on the best techniques and skills of selling in today’s market.
They now reside in Las Vegas and in Laguna Beach California where they moved from their days as RE/MAX REALTORS in Ohio.
Marketing
HomeGain completes survey on Agent marketing preferencesHomeGain recently published their survey of the Top Ten Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Agents. This survey was conducted December 2009 through February 2010 and measured what marketing channels agents are currently using in marketing and what they intend to use in 2010. This provided some interesting results.
“While Realtors are increasingly moving their marketing activities online, it’s interesting to see the continued strength and perceived effectiveness of print and mailer campaigns,” stated Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain.
With the economy going through a difficult cycle and REALTORS strapped for cash and looking for low cost, high impact marketing opportunities, it will be interesting to see where agents actually spend their time and money in pursuit of new business.
Franchise Watch
Century 21 franchisor in China going public?It was reported today on Blogging Stocks that the company with the exclusive franchise rights to the Century 21 brand in China, IFM, has started to fill out the needed paperwork to proceed with an IPO.
So far, IFM has the largest network of real estate offices in China, with more than 1,000 locations across 34 major cities. There are roughly 14,900 agents and staff, which manage 4.7 million property listings. With its heft, IFM is ranked #3 in terms of real estate volume in China.
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are reportedly the lead underwriters on the IPO.
Real Estate Marketing Ideas / Trends
HomeGain completes survey on Agent marketing preferencesHomeGain recently published their survey of the Top Ten Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Agents. This survey was conducted December 2009 through February 2010...
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International Real Estate Watch
International Living Reveals Top 10 Best Countries to LiveThe 2010 Quality of Life Index, produced by International Living, ranks and rates 194 countries based on their quality of life. The index looks at nine categories:...
Promising Outlook for Commercial Real Estate Worldwide in 2010Worldwide, 2010 looks promising for commercial real estate investment across most markets, and Asia offers the best opportunities, according to the 16th edition...
NAR Watch
NAR: Indexing is OKThis week, NAR officially approved indexing of websites by search engines as an acceptable use of IDX data. Here is a summary from REALTOR.org: NAR’s Board...
Realtor.com Brings Sexy Back Over the WeekendAn ad snafu over the weekend injected an overdose of sexy time at NAR web portal Realtor.com. The racy ad, picked up by real estate agent EmMee Hill while surfing...
U.S. Market Still Attracts International BuyersNearly a quarter of Realtors® served international clients in 2008/2009, according to the recently released 2009 NAR Profile of International Home Buying Activity...
Real Estate Industry Headlines
HomeGain completes survey on Agent marketing preferencesHomeGain recently published their survey of the Top Ten Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Agents. This survey was conducted December 2009 through February 2010...
Tax Credit Coming to an End?The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of 2009 was given new life late last year. President Obama extended the original credit end date until April 30th for purchases...
International Living Reveals Top 10 Best Countries to LiveThe 2010 Quality of Life Index, produced by International Living, ranks and rates 194 countries based on their quality of life. The index looks at nine categories:...
Real Estate Blog Watch
A New Wave of Mortgages Set To DefaultI was surfing the web yesterday and came across this YouTube video of a 60 minutes episode that must have aired recently. The episode was concerning a new wave of...
Listing Syndication? Not for this Broker!Curtis Reddehase, a real estate broker in Austin Texas recently wrote announcing his decision regarding Listing Syndication Attack of the 50 Foot Woman movie and...
Sarasota Association of REALTORs Actions are QuestionedAn enlightening article on recent Sarasota Association of REALTORs (SAR) actions are questioned Meet Joe Black My Sassy Girl psp . The Sarasota Association of...
Real Estate Technology Review
Unfriend Reaches Oxford DictionaryThe Oxford dictionary has added a new word to its extensive vocabulary which signifies the ever grow influence of social media. The word “unfriend” has...
The quest to go paperlessHave you ever wondered how can I or how can my office that I manage start the transition to go paperless or inch closer to paperless on the realtor end of the equation? ...
The Iphone and Social MediaThe apple IPhone since it’s official launch several years ago has changed the mobile media landscape forever. It has also helped in the new social media revolution...
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