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November 1, 1996

Technology's a Partner in Top Producers' Success

The extent to which salespeople use technology has a direct bearing on their success, according to Recruiting and Retaining the Best, 1996 edition, a survey conducted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Research Division in conjunction with REAL Trends Inc.

November 1, 1996

Tennessee Rules on Affinity Programs

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission has taken on affinity groups that rebate cash to their members who buy houses through affiliated brokers.

November 1, 1996

Lighten Up: Is a Commission Worth This?

Lighthearted stories from the the real estate field.

October 1, 1996

New Loans for Low- to Mod-Income Buyers

First Union Corp. has two new lending products. Also, Fleet Financial Group has launched an education and savings program aimed at helping first-timers break through two major barriers to homeownership.

October 1, 1996
Elyse Umlauf-Garneau

ERA Targets Recruiting, Training

ERA Franchises Systems Inc. has launched a career development division to train member brokers to recruit and retain experienced salespeople.

October 1, 1996

State Roundup: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Reports from around the country

October 1, 1996

What You Need to Know About Lead Testing

Homebuyers are given an optional 10-day period to get either a lead inspection or a lead risk assessment. What's the difference? When is one more appropriate than the other? Who's qualified to offer these services? Here are some answers provided by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Alliance to End Childhood Lead Poisoning.

October 1, 1996

The Insider: Former Coldwell President to Continue as Consultant After HFS Aquisition

Although Robert Rist, former president of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates (the previous franchise arm of CB), summarily resigned from his newly announced post as president of HFS' Coldwell Banker franchise rather than relocate from his Southern California ocean-view home to Parsippany, N.J., he hasn't totally dissociated himself from HFS.

September 1, 1996
Tom Dooley

Trend Report: Buyers Expect Amenities With Rural Living

Buyers today want to live in a rural area, but not without the convenience of the suburbs.

September 1, 1996

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