New-Growth Indicators: What Do You Look for?
By Mariwyn Evans, Commercial Editor, REALTOR® Magazine
If you think you have a good nose for where the next new area of development or redevelopment will be in your market, we want to hear from you. Contact Mariwyn Evans at mevans@realtors.org by Sept. 25. Also, take our poll on good signs of future growth in an area.
Your Chance to Be Part of 30 Under 30
Filed under: Breaking News, New @ REALTOR Magazine
By Katherine Tarbox, Senior Editor, REALTOR® Magazine
In 1999, former REALTOR® magazine Senior Editor Robert Sharoff gave birth to the idea of showcasing talented real estate pros under the age of 30. Thousands of applications and hundreds of profiles later, the 30 Under 30 program is thriving.
The 2010 edition will mark the 10th anniversary for this feature. And today, REALTOR® Magazine will begin accepting applications for this program. Read more
Scripts Are Coming Your Way
By Katherine Tarbox, Senior Editor, REALTOR® Magazine
At the 2009 Keller Williams Family Reunion in Orlando, I listened to many practitioners who said they wanted more scripts to help them through these demanding times. In response to this request, we developed content to help you answer the tough questions clients are asking, from how to handle buyers’ objections to sellers’ pricing concerns.
Beginning next week, you’ll notice that the Monday and Friday editions of your Daily News e-mails from REALTOR® magazine will include one-question, one-answer “Quick Scripts” from some of the best real estate coaches in the industry. Topics will include prospecting, cold calls, client referrals, committing buyers, open houses, qualifying buyers, tips for listing presentations, and price reductions.
Here are a few samples of what’s in store, courtesy of business coach Cheri Alguire:
They say: “If I can’t get $x for my house, I can’t afford to sell.” Read more
