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Kitchen Resale Tips – “Looks Are Everything”

Wall Street Journal contributor June Fletcher offers home sellers advice on sprucing up outdated kitchens for resale. “Looks are everything,” says Fletcher, “so if a kitchen seems fresh and updated, buyers are impressed.” For the most visual impact on a … Continue reading

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Examine Your Customer Service Closely

Sales trainer Jeffrey Gitomer suggests that sales activity is beginning to pick up, even though the economy is still fragile. Think you’re ready for business when the phone rings? He recommends looking at your customer service practices closely – this … Continue reading

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Spread the Word – Home Sales Up

NAR reports that existing home sales rose 7.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.03 million – an 18% increase over August 2010. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said “favorable affordability conditions and rising rents are underlying … Continue reading

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Put Testimonials to Work for You

If you’re planning a large purchase, chances are you’re going to do all the research you can before committing to buy. With real estate, not only will consumers be researching potential homes, but they’ll be looking at WHO they’re choosing … Continue reading

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How Influential is Social Media?

Mashable.com posted an infographic that demonstrates what social media can tell us about our society, our behaviors and interests. (click for full view)

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