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ADVERTISEMENT ATTENTION BROKERS: CUT COSTS when you stop wasting money on ads that don't work. 87% of buyers look for homes online, so lock them up as active prospects for your agents. SEE HOW WITH REALTYGENERATOR TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News - Join Now » Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Keep credit problems in check By TARA-NICHOLLE NELSON Once upon a time, it was the case that you could pretty accurately assume that if someone owned a home, they probably had at least decent credit. These days, that assumption is inaccurate more often than not. So many homeowners have either lost homes to foreclosure, off-loaded them via short sales, filed for bankruptcy ... More » Home prices gain in 4 of 9 U.S. regions Freddie Mac index falls 0.4% overall in Q4 '09 BH&G Real Estate grows in South Florida Franchisee will target 'echo boomers' in the area Survey: Real Estate in the Year 2020 Take a 5-minute survey for a chance to win $200 The dual-agency 'slam dunk' Letter to the Editor New inspector seeks foot in the door Marketing to real estate agents, brokers is key NOTABLE QUOTE "While you may be scared about letting go of current business, what happens for most agents is that when they clear out dishonest, disrespectful or overly demanding clients, they create the space for better-quality business to come in to their practice. So don't be afraid to fire that pesky client, but do save the happy dance until you get home." --Bernice Ross SERIES: 'To Be a Broker' Part 1: Brokers give Uncle Sam mixed marks Part 2: Brokers' love-hate relationship with MLS Part 3: First-timers are fastest-growing segment Part 4: Brokers boost tech spending, recruiting Part 5: Agent training, experience trumps brand	ADVERTISEMENT Instructional webinar teaches how to grow a profitable business targeting distress sale sellers (REOs, Short Sales etc.) Topics include how to become the banks' preferred choice to list and sell distress sale properties, crafting BPOs, getting paid on every Short Sale … Join Webinar OTHER TOP STORIES Real estate Darwinism Taking type beyond Arial and Times Agents, dual agency and 'referees' Bailing on underwater house Latest News »
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