Education

Applying new technologies to the appraisal business

Friday, October 30, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Applying new technologies to the appraisal business

With more than 32 years in the real estate/appraisal business, Melanie McLane, a REALTOR® and appraiser, has seen a fair share of changes in the industry. »

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Stand out from the crowd

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Stand out from the crowd

Have you really considered what consumers see when they look at your qualifications? Do they really care that you’ve won the Sales Circle award or that you have three designations? »

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Social media similar to other marketing

Thursday, October 15, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Social media similar to other marketing

Noted real estate blogger and chief executive officer of Century 21 Advantage Gold in Philadelphia Bill Lublin said social media gives REALTORS® an opportunity to engage with communities online. As they connect with people and build trust, people will come to them to buy and sell houses. »

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PREF awards grant for diversity training

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By Kim Shindle
PREF awards grant for diversity training

PREF expanded its mission to include a grant program for projects designed to benefit the Pennsylvania real estate industry. »

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LeadershipPAR ‘amazing experience’ says REALTOR®

Friday, October 9, 2009
By Kim Shindle
LeadershipPAR ‘amazing experience’ says REALTOR®

PAR is accepting applications for LeadershipPAR 2010 until November 15. REALTORS® entering the program participate in leadership-building and team-building exercises, goal setting, network building and improving communications skills. »

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Mandatory CE courses required for new licensees

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Mandatory CE courses required for new licensees

Newly licensed agents may have taken lots of continuing education classes but if they haven’t taken the new courses developed just for them, they won’t be able to renew their licenses next year. »

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Who needs reality if you have Photoshop?

Thursday, October 1, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Who needs reality if you have Photoshop?

NAR suggests that practitioners need to be sensitive to claims that virtual staging may be a violation of Article 12 of the Code of Ethics which requires that REALTORS® present a “true picture” in their advertising. »

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PREF awards 2010 scholarships

Thursday, September 24, 2009
By Samantha Neely
PREF awards 2010 scholarships

Thirty REALTORS® have been awarded Pennsylvania REALTORS® Education Foundation (PREF) scholarships. »

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PRI offers online courses for continuing education

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
By Samantha Neely
PRI offers online courses for continuing education

The Pennsylvania REALTORS® Institute (PRI) has a diverse catalog of online courses to help you complete your 14 hours of required continuing education by May 31, 2010. »

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Oh, those pesky rules

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Oh, those pesky rules

You're a REALTOR® - shout it from the rooftops. But do it carefully. »

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