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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Say Goodbye to Cold Calling - How to Compel Prospects to Contact You
By Craig Proctor

RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—Many agents make the same mistake when they get into this industry. They look around at what all the other agents in their office are doing and copy them. You probably know what that means—spending your days and nights cold calling Continued >

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES
How Many Internet Leads Are Falling on the Floor?
By Glenn Houck

RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—Real estate is not alone as an industry, in terms of ignoring Internet-based inquiries. This is a problem that plagues nearly every industry that involves salespeople. Both inside and outside sales forces are guilty Continued >
Using Web 2.0 to Connect Buyers, Sellers and Agents
By Maria Patterson

RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—The real estate business boils down to the simple premise of selling and buying a home. But everyone in the industry knows that there is a lot more involved, and making that happen is far from simple these days. That’s why Continued >
New Methods for Boosting Business - An Important Add to a Realtor’s Toolbox
By Beth McGuire

RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—With the decline in the real estate market, many Realtors are clearly feeling the impact. This uncertain state of the industry has undoubtedly challenged Realtors to think outside the box when developing strategies Continued >
Realtors Return to Capitol Hill
RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—As Realtors® across the country gather this week for the National Association of Realtors Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, they come committed to working with Congress and the administration to stimulate housing markets Continued >
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TODAY'S HOME SPUN WISDOM
Save Your Money – 4 Strategies for Getting Price Cuts
By Sharon Harvey Rosenberg
RISMEDIA, May 14, 2008—(MCT)—Haggling over prices is expected at flea markets, yard sales and auto lots. But my sister, Debra Patterson, negotiated a sweet deal for kitchen chairs at a department store. Continued >
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7 Tips to Buy Smart in Today’s Market

Price Index – Housing Prices Down by 0.6% in April

Hunt Real Estate ERA Earns Prestigious Awards

Survey Shows Most are Happy Homeowners

Corporations Continue to Relocate Employees at Record Levels

Trulia Launches First Real Estate Vertical Ad Network

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