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Here is a camcorder that allows one-click video uploads to Google Video and Sony's Grouper video. They plug into your PC and have built-in software to transfer the video with one click. Now instead of sending clients digital pics we might just start uploading video clips instead, it sure would al...

I don't know how many Realtors or other members on Activerain us laptops but Lenovo and IBM announced another voluntary recall of ThinkPad notebook computer batteries due to fire hazard. The recalled lithium-ion batteries are used with these ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43, T43p, T60,...

With the podcasting trend still on the upswing, it looks like it very well might be something that is here to stay. Has anyone here on Activerain incorporated this into their business somehow? This might be an interesting way to disseminate information to potential or current clients. How does o...

When it comes to marketing they often say: 'sell the sizzle, not the steak.' Which is simply playing to the emotions and selling the benefits, not the features. It is very easy to implement and not only adds color but helps paint a picture for your client. Simply saying, it sure would be relaxing...

Leigh Brown posted a blog that touched on a good idea. Organizing a neighborhood garage sale could be a great and inexpensive way to drive traffic to your open house. It would be as simple as distributing flyers in the area letting residents know that you will be placing advertising and signage f...

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Theodore Bartlett was the first African-American Realtor in Los Angeles County joining the Pasadena California board in 1955. It took this man another 8 years before he was able to join the MLS due to protests, I can't even imagine. It sounds like he was one heck of a guy, here's the clip. Pete ...

Every once in awhile I Google myself to see what pops up. I am always amazed at the Activerain blogs I've posted that pop up......it's kinda cool.Tonight I figures I'd pop my name in and take a look................lo and behold, there were two of my posts on another members personal site. Now I'n...

I saw this home several weeks ago and had a great laugh for the day. I kept wondering why an upstairs window? It's a vacant in an area of 650k+ homes (the listing 2 doors down is at 658k) and I'm sure the neighbors love this on their quite little cul-da-sac. When I was out this morning checking t...