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We don’t always tell one another what we are actually thinking. That’s why understanding body language is important. Robert Phipps is a body language expert from Great Britain. These are ten tips from Mr. Phipps to help you understand unspoken behavior. Maintaining eye contact shows respect and ...
01/19/2011
What types of remodeling projects will 2011 bring? According to a poll by CBS Money Watch and the National Association of Remodeling Industry, the 12 hot trends for this year will be smaller, must-do projects: Bathrooms will get more attention this year – they’re smaller and less expensive to up...
01/13/2011
  Inman’s Future of Real Estate Marketing blog contributor Kori Covrigaru offers agents good advice on how to effectively use social media. In “Back to the Real Estate Social Media Future,” Kori challenges you to take a hard look at how (and if) social media contributes to your bottom line. If y...
01/07/2011
  This month's cover property is presented by Rick Kuper of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty.     Historic 3 bedroom with 2 baths. Thoughtfully restored in a way that balances period charm, modern convenience, & green values. Features include French gothic picket fence, wrap around porch, mat...
01/05/2011
Remember your elementary school report card? In addition to the core subjects, you got evaluated by the teacher on important topics such as effort, communication, and my favorite: “Uses Time Wisely.” Another year has ended. Did you use your time wisely in 2010? Put forth a solid effort? Make a p...
01/04/2011
10 Elements Visitors want to see on your Website: What are consumers looking for when they visit your website? And more importantly, are they able to easily find it? There’s no question that websites are a powerful marketing tool – but a poorly organized site can be just as powerful in sending yo...
01/02/2011
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  December 2010   From the Publisher   What Would Pottery Barn Do? Want to know how to increase the number of leads you generate through your real estate marketing? The answer may be in your mailbox. Consider this: Each year more than 17 billion catalogues are mailed. That's about 56 catalogues ...
12/27/2010
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Below is a link to a video that was produced in part by the Platinum Top 50 REALTOR Award staff in San Antonio. The video is a quick snapshot of how well the state of Texas has fared over this tough challenge our national economy has been faced with. It is a great video worth watching and feel fr...
12/27/2010
“The herd mentality is alive and well in our industry,” says real estate blogger Michael Russer. “Take a look at websites, print marketing materials, even the way most real estate sales people dress. Stand back far enough and they look exactly alike.” Winning in business isn’t like high school. ...
12/23/2010
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“Marketing is actually what other people are saying about you,” advises marketing guru Seth Godin. Your reputation – your brand – is built by both what you do and how your clients and prospects perceive what you do. You’ve heard “Perception is Reality?”– whoever coined the phrase must have worke...
12/19/2010
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