Agent killings highlight need for buddy system

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser  |  Prefer mobile version? LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COM LOWES MOVING LOWES.COM INMAN.COM DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS May 19, 2011 Agent killings highlight need for buddy system By TOM KELLY It's been 10 years and the case is still open. No arrests have been made in the Seattle area's most infamous real estate murder that took the life of a respected agent representing the region's largest company. A recent killing in Iowa rekindled stark reminders of the incident and... Freddie Mac offers incentives on REOs Hoping to boost sales of foreclosed homes, Freddie Mac is offering up to 3.5 percent in closing-cost assistance to homebuyers and a $1,200 bonus to buyer's agents for offers on HomeSteps properties received by July 31 with escrow closing on or... Continued » Foreclosure filings ease in Western states Foreclosure-related filings fell during April in four of five Western states covered by ForeclosureRadar, a surprising trend given that banks have had time to resolve robo-signing issues and lenders would be expected to be trying to make up... Continued » MLS launches short-sale assistance program Sunnyvale, Calif.-based MLSListings Inc. is the first multiple listings service in California to implement a short-sale assistance program from Fannie Mae, the multiple listing service announced last week. On March 31, the California... Continued » How to avoid a financial horror story Zombie films are not exactly my first choice in entertainment. I find it difficult to suspend disbelief to the extent necessary to really be on the edge of my seat in suspense to see whether the living person gets overtaken by the dead, or... Continued » More News Stories A conversation with tech guru Walt Mossberg The real issue behind faulty dryer vent Redraw title for proper inheritance 20 Mobile Tools That Will Make You Stand Out Does your mobile device have the necessary apps to help you stay effective from the road? Learn 20 mobile tools in a 'show and tell' that will improve and streamline your business. Watch the video Future of Real Estate Marketing New Product Launched in Collaboration With NAR to Manage Leads & Track Calls I just became aware of a brand new product that will help real estate professionals manage leads and track phone calls. This new product is the first voice-marketing automation platform specifically tailored to members of the National Association of REALTORS® - it is called Ifbyphone®. Continued » Use our free toolkit to send your buyers and sellers customizable direct mail and email with co-branded tips, Lowe's coupons, discounted gift cards, and more. FREE Direct Mail — 10% off Lowe's coupon Send personalized direct mail with your own message, logo and picture. Learn more » First Time Home Buyers Guide! Send a FREE Lowe's Creative Ideas First Time Home Buyers Guide. Learn more »   About Inman News™ Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, education and insight. customerservice@inman.com  -  800-775-4662  -  www.inman.com This newsletter is intended for: roballeyrealtor@gmail.com If you wish to edit your subscription or unsubscribe from Lowe's Daily e-News, please click here. Lowe's Customer Care(CON8) 1065 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28698. © 2011 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.