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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
How to Blow $9,000 a Month
By Joe Cooke

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008—What kind of follow-up system do you have in place to generate referrals from your database? In January, I sent two referrals to the XYZ Team. By my calculations, that would be at least $15,000 in listing commissions, not counting the selling side and any future business. Because they are Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
Home Trends - To Each Is Home
By Melissa Birdsong

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008—Sizing up a home solely for ROI is out. Careful consideration of getting a house that is “lifestyle appropriate” and evokes the emotional connection to home, is in. Continued >
Knowing When the Price Is Right
RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008—“Priced to sell!” In today’s market, what in the world—or at least in the region—does that mean? What price is actually right? If you’re a broker who’s been through multiple ups and downs, what do you tell agents who until now have only seen the upside of real estate? Continued >
Best Practices - Putting the Team Together
By Lesley Geary

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008-It’s not always an easy decision to know when the best time is to add a new member to the team, but when it is, it’s important to have a set strategy in place for recruiting, training, getting their feet wet, and ultimately, retention. Continued >
5 Tips for Picking the Right Receptionist for Your Team
RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008—(MCT)—Your receptionist is often the first contact customers and partners have with your business, be it over the phone or in person, so it is very important to have the right person handling the job. And to hire the right person, it's necessary to first identify what kind of employee you are looking for. Continued >
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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Takin’ It Easy - How to Cut Yourself a Break

RISMEDIA, March 11, 2008—(MCT)—Fitness magazines tend to advocate a similar tack on goal-setting: Tell one or a few trusted souls your plan. That way, you have a support staff, a watchdog group. Continued >
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