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What?s the Best Way to Ask for Referrals? Don?t!
2008-06-05 15:58:00
If you’re asking the question, “What is the best way to ask for referrals?” that tells me that something about doing it bothers you. … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday from 4PM-6PM. If you are looking for a home or investment property in the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What’s the Best Way to Ask for Referrals? Don’t!", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/05/whats-the-best-way-to-ask-for-r eferrals-dont/" });

Possible Tax Consequences of Short Sales for Individuals
2008-06-05 02:02:00
In a short sale, debt forgiveness by the bank may have tax consequences.  Once a debt is totally or partially forgiven, the amount forgiven will considered as income by the IRS.  … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday from 4PM-6PM. If you are looking for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Possible Tax Consequences of Short Sales for Individuals ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/04/possible-tax-consequences-of-sh ort-sales-for-individuals/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 132
2008-06-05 00:32:00
On today’s show we had a couple of outstanding interviews. The first interview was with 4realz blogmaster Dustin Luther and the second was viral marketing specialist and speaker, David Meerman Scott. Also today some national real estate news. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real Estate Radio USA. … [visit site to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 132", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/04/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 32/" });

Hindsight is Always Easier
2008-06-04 01:33:00
During the last 20 years the global financial and real estate markets have experienced huge volatility. We’ve had more bubbles and crises than during any other post Second World War period. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: Buy Properties 30-50% Below Value Banks don’t want to own real estate. Earn huge profits from foreclosures! Don't ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hindsight is Always Easier", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/03/hindsight-is-always-easier/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 131
2008-06-04 00:34:00
On today’s show we talked about housing affordability, lenders being made to maintain the homes they foreclosed upon, the concept of the meme, and locating and identifying motivated sellers. Also we were joined by Louis and Jennifer from HomeGain and Joe from Sellsius for an announcement. All of this and more on this episode of ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 131", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/03/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 31/" });
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Real Estate Radio USA Episode 130
2008-06-03 00:32:00
On today’s show we talked about putting pictures in your real estate listings, an asinine post from Active Rain, and an interview with master marketer and author of “MIND CAPTURE: How To Generate New & Repeat Business In The Age of Advertising Overload“, Tony Rubleski. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 130", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/02/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 30/" });
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To Listing Agents: How To Win Friends and Influence Appraisers
2008-06-03 00:09:00
OK, let me start by saying “GOOD” appraisers will NOT be influenced by a listing agent. It’s merely a catchy post title to get you to read further. But there are some things listing agents can do to make the appraisal piece come together more smoothly for their properties. … [visit site to read ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "To Listing Agents : How To Win Friends and Influence Appraisers", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/02/to-listing-agents-how-to-win-fr iends-and-influence-appraisers/" });

You Are Your Customers Money
2008-06-02 16:49:00
I enjoy reading. I read a lot. I crave knowledge; I thirst to know more than the next person. I want to know who pays me, why they pay me, when I am being paid. What have I done to earn this food on my table? The cigars I smoke? The food I feed my ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "You Are Your Customers Money ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/02/11520/" });

Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of June 2, 2008
2008-06-01 23:06:00
Join us this week as we interview the best and brightest stars from the real estate industry and the general business world. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: How Much Is Your Home Worth? Homegain can help you find out what your home is worth so you can price it right Don't forget to listen ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of June 2, 2008", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/01/our-guests-this-week-on-real-es tate-radio-usa-week-of-may-5-2008-4/" });
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Avoid Using Weak Wimpy Words
2008-06-01 23:03:00
The definition of a weak, wimpy word is any modifying word or phrase that a) makes you sound less confident and b) can easily be removed and make your original sentence stronger. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: Buy Properties 30-50% Below Value Banks don’t want to own real estate. Earn huge profits from ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Avoid Using Weak Wimpy Words ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/06/01/avoid-using-weak-wimpy-words/" });

First Time Homebuyers And FHA Mortgages
2008-05-31 15:17:00
When is a First Time Homebuyer not a first time homebuyer? According to our loan programs a first time home buyer is anyone who has not owned any property in the past three (3) years at the time of credit application. … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "First Time Homebuyers And FHA Mortgages ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/31/first-time-homebuyers-fha/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 129
2008-05-31 00:40:00
On today’s show we talked about a promotion from Coldwell Banker, had an interview with Mary McKnight regarding her expertise on SEO and internet marketing, and also spoke with Danny Griffin who is a top producer in Cape Cod. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real Estate Radio USA. … [visit site ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 129", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/30/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 29/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 128
2008-05-30 00:41:00
On today’s show we talked about the ongoing controversy happening at Active Rain, the latest on the Bank of America and Countrywide merger, and some training tips from the NAR. Also on the program today we interviewed “The Telephone Doctor”, Nancy Friedman. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real Estate Radio USA.We ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 128", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/29/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 28/" });

The Success Snowball
2008-05-29 19:17:00
Every year, the calendar turns to the winter months.  In many parts of the country; that means snow, cold, and short days.  I happen to live in the Midwest and those three descriptive words definitely hold true.  … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Success Snowball", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/29/the-success-snowball/" });
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Mass Media and Real Estate Must Completely Change Their Business Models
2008-05-28 18:44:00
Any reader to Transparent Real Estate will understand that I believe the media business and the real estate industry are intimately connected because marketing a home requires local, sometimes national, media exposure. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: How Much Is Your Home Worth? Homegain can help you find out what your home ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mass Media and Real Estate Must Completely Change Their Business Models ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/28/mass-media-and-real-estate-must -completely-change-their-business-models/ " });
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Real Estate Radio USA Episode 127
2008-05-28 00:50:00
On today’s episode we talked about the NAR and DOJ lawsuit settlement, the latest Case/Shiller Index numbers, and the latest Barry C blog post about racism on the Active Rain social network. Also today we spoke with best-selling author of “The E-Myth: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t work and What to Do About It”, Michael ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 127", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/27/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 27/" });
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?Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections? | Does Racism Have A Home O
2008-05-27 16:48:00
  “Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections ”.And there you have it. One statement, by a former member of Active Rain letting us know quite succinctly that racism is alive and well in the real estate blogosphere. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: Buy Properties 30-50% Below Value Banks don’t want to own real ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Blacks Are Like Lemmings In General Elections” | Does Racism Have A Home On Active Rain?", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/27/blacks-are-like-lemmings-in-gen eral-elections-does-racism-have-a-home-on -active-rain/" });

I was Meme?d..Is That How You Say It?
2008-05-27 14:48:00
Mary McKnight of RSSpieces sent me the blog chain letter and when Mary comes a callin…you better listen! Called a “meme” , which I never heard of until today is a blog posting that lets other people know details about you that you might not otherwise disclose on your blog. … [visit site to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "I was Meme ’d..Is That How You Say It?", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/27/i-was-memedis-that-how-you-say- it/" });

Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of May 26, 2008
2008-05-26 16:17:00
Join us this week as we interview the best and brightest stars from the real estate industry and the general business world. … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday from 4PM-6PM. If you are looking for a home or investment property in the South Florida area, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of May 26, 2008", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/26/our-guests-this-week-on-real-es tate-radio-usa-week-of-may-5-2008-3/" });

Why Didn?t You Attend The Bloodhound Blog Unchained Event?
2008-05-25 22:39:00
  Okay, it’s been a week. We asked some but with over 1.4 million real estate agents on the planet, we’ve been wondering why more real estate agents did not attend what by all accounts was a very worthwhile and successful event. Why didn’t you go to Unchained? … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why Didn’t You Attend The Bloodhound Blog Unchained Event ?", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/25/why-didnt-you-attend-the-bloodh ound-blog-unchained-event/" });
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Why Generation Y?
2008-05-25 19:28:00
We (Gen Y) don’t read newspapers. Snail-mail? Forget about it. What’s a LAN line? I have a Blackberry. Why call me? Send me a Facebook Message instead, or better yet, send me a Tweet. By the way, did you see that video on YouTube? It rocks! … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why Generation Y?", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/25/why-generation-y/" });
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What Your House is NOT Worth.
2008-05-24 13:22:00
Being both a licensed real estate agent AND a certified residential real estate appraiser, I’m often the “go-to guy” for all questions of valuation from my colleagues in the office, my buddies at poker night and the lady bagging my groceries. … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: How Much Is Your Home Worth ? Homegain ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What Your House is NOT Worth.", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/24/what-your-house-is-not-worth/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 126
2008-05-24 00:40:00
On today’s show we talked to Pat Kitano from TransparentRE about mass media intersecting with social media, Steve Hundley from 1 Park Place about his company’s IDX solution, and Mary McKnight, our resident SEO and internet marketing expert. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real Estate Radio USA. … [visit site to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 126", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/23/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 26/" });

Perceived Value
2008-05-23 17:22:00
If you’re like most people who own some type of residential real estate, your perception of it’s value is probably what convinced you to buy it in the first place. Realtors constantly try to create an illusion of value in order to sell properties. Sometimes the best perceived value is built into the property and all ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Perceived Value", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/23/perceived-value/" });

The Best Real Estate Related Websites As Seen Through The Eyes Of The Geek
2008-05-23 15:17:00
PC Magazine (www.pcmag.com), bills itself as the “most important technology publication in the world” with, and has a readership of more than 6.6 million highly engaged technology buyers and readers. … [visit site to read more] Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday from 4PM-6PM. If you are looking for a home ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Best Real Estate Related Websites As Seen Through The Eyes Of The Geek Squad", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/23/the-best-real-estate-related-we bsites-as-seen-through-the-eyes-of-the-ge ek-squad/" });
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Real Estate Radio USA Episode 125
2008-05-23 00:49:00
On today’s show we talked about the latest scandal to hit Countrywide Financial and it’s CEO, Angelo Mozilo. We also had two interviews today, the first with Brian Brady who gave us a recap of the Unchained event, and second, Melani Gordon from G-Wave Consulting. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 125", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/22/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 25/" });
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Can You Teach Ethics In Real Estate?
2008-05-22 16:35:00
I recently took the continuing education course required by NAR called “The Code of Ethics ”. I was not happy about taking it and my comments went more like “you can’t teach ethics. Either you have them or you don’t.” … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: How Much Is Your Home Worth? Homegain can help ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Can You Teach Ethics In Real Estate ?", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/22/can-you-teach-ethics-in-real-es tate/" });
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Gone In 60 Seconds
2008-05-22 02:50:00
“Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation,” says Congresswoman Melissa Bean.   … [visit site to read more] Advertisement: Buy Properties 30-50% Below Value Banks don’t want to own real estate. Earn huge profits from foreclosures! Don't forget to listen to Real Estate Radio USA live each weekday from 4PM-6PM. If you are looking ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Gone In 60 Seconds ", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/21/gone-in-60-seconds/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 124
2008-05-22 01:32:00
On today’s show we talked about the latest real estate news from the National Association of Real tors. Also, we had two interviews including Robert Luna from Diverse Solutions and “The Dean of Destiny”, Patrick Snow. All of this and more on today’s episode of Real Estate Radio USA.We started the show with the latest news ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 124", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/21/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 24/" });

Real Estate Radio USA Episode 123
2008-05-20 00:50:00
On today’s show we talked about the latest word out of Unchained and a recent blog post by Barry C about the demise of open houses. Also on the program today we were joined by our friend Mike Lefebvre who just won another real estate video contest and by Mike Collins from Rehablist.com. All of ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Real Estate Radio USA Episode 123", url: "http://www.realestateradiousa.com/blog/2 008/05/19/real-estate-radio-usa-episode-1 23/" });
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