The number one key to getting business in the real estate home sales market is to be the people's first contact. The National Association of Realtor's last three surveys between 1999 to 2003 said 66% of buyers stayed with the first real estate agent they contacted, yet only 6% of this number came from web sites. This number is rising as people become more comfortable finding their information on the Internet. There are three ways to show your uniqueness on the Internet: words, pictures, and interactive activities. ... full article

Ten + Points for Successful Vertical Fractional Real Estate Development. Everyone seems to have a top ten list for this and a top five list for that. And so do I. In fact I have penned numerous articles on fractional real estate ownership, trying to zero in on the very most important components for success in the growing niche of vacation home ownership. As with any recipe, the ingredients vary with the chef. Perhaps one chocolate cake has more sugar, another more layers and some come straight out of a box. ... full article

Let me start by saying that, sure, real estate can be a good investment. Real estate provides a hedge against inflation. And real estate often amounts to a forced saving plan. But most of the people who've jumped onto the real estate investment bandwagon over the last few years are going to fail. ... full article