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Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
How to Convert Lookers to Leads with Mobile Advertising
By Richard Abronson

RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—There’s a new game in town and it promises to further reshape the real estate industry—mobile computing, mobile Web browsing, and SMS text-messaging. No longer are buyers tied to their computers. Now, they can be reached anytime and anywhere, and there are new services that enable real estate pros to easily get mobile. Continued >

75% of the 262 million mobile phone subscribers in the US utilize text messaging. Gumiyo's mobile Web service technology, and personalized Mobile Home Pages for agents, let Buyers view your listings anytime and anywhere. Get a new mobile strategy for 2008. Learn More >
TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
What’s Troubling Real Estate
Commentary by Walt Baczkowski

RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—We all know the current and likely near-future situation in the housing arena, so it begs the question: what are we going to do about it? At RISMedia’s Power Broker Reception Continued >
Consumer Use of Online Real Estate Web Sites Proven Strong in 2007
RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—A recently released report compiled from analytics and user statistics for the real estate industry reinforces the fact that the real estate consumer is moving increasingly toward real estate Web sites as their source for listings and industry information. Continued >
The Importance of Appraisals in a Declining Market
By Jason Kotar

RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—Remember when home values were steadily increasing and financing for Continued >
Last Year's Boom Towns: Top '7 from 2007'
RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—Gadberry Group announced its list of last year's seven most notable areas in the U.S. - Gadberry Group's 7 from 2007. Gadberry Group's 7 from 2007 include Continued >
Better Homes and Gardens Completes Franchise Filing, Paves Way for Growth
RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced that the company has filed its Franchise Disclosure Document in all franchise registration states. The newest Continued >
Trulia Powers Publisher Platform
RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—Trulia, Inc., announced the launch of the Trulia Publisher Platform (TPP) , a hosted technology solution that gives Web publishers the ability, free of charge, to create Continued >
Real Pro Systems is proud to announce VillageMaker! It’s the first practical online social network for real estate agents and their clients! Build Relationships. Build Your Network. Build Referrals. Learn More >
TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Top 10 Qualities of a Good Boss

RISMEDIA, Jan. 10, 2008—Heads-up, bosses! According to Yahoo! HotJobs’ annual job satisfaction survey, 72 percent of employees are open to a new career opportunity in 2008, and you might be the reason. Continued >
MORE NEWS STORIES
Realogy 'Opens' Listing Opportunities to Entire Industry

Network Communications to Post For-Sale Property Listings on Zillow.com

Arizona Association of Realtors and Stewart Partner to Deploy SureClose

Sotheby’s International Realty Network Enters Vietnam

Realtor Introduces New Video Search Site

Regional Spotlight: Manhattan Rental Market Resilient, though Not Invincible in '07

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