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"Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation - especially in the suburbs," says Congresswoman Melissa Bean. The FTC receives over 250,000 reports of identity theft every year and USA Today reported that in 2007 an estimated 260 million records were stolen - that amounts to 8 records stolen every second of every day. One of the largest breaches to date occurred last year when TJ Maxx reported 45 million records stolen.

What are you doing Mr. Realtor^® to prevent this from happening to you?

Women Take Over Top Jobs in Real Estate - Proven Successes Increase Number of Appointments

When compared to other professions and industries, real estate has long been one where women can more easily achieve success and equality with men. The National Association of Realtors profile even put the number of all sales agents at 65% female.
But that's not what a new Report is referring to. The just released 2008 edition of the Swanepoel Trends Report is referring to management, and not even at middle management levels but executive levels.

Real Estate Apprentice Welcoms Grand Prize Winner

SHERRY NIENABER

PRUDENTIAL FOX & ROACH AGENT WINS TOP HONORS

Sherry Nienaber of Hockessin, Delaware, a rookie agent working full time with Prudential Fox and Roach, REALTORS®, was today named as the Grand Prize Winner for the Real Estate Apprentice Foundation's 7th Season by an independent panel of judges. Nienaber, who received her real estate education from Delaware School of Real Estate, wins $50,000 in fast track real estate products.

Did You Hear the Whisper in Your Ear? What's Your Listing Saying?

As you stand in front of your new listing what’s that little voice in your head saying? "We need to keep up with the Joneses.” "We need to out do the Joneses.” One thing is certain – however the question is phrased your answer needs to consider much more than just where your listing stands in relationship to the neighbors.

The All Important Listing Appointment - By Allen Wright - Seller Agency Council

Marketing a seller's property effectively provides a tremendous opportunity to deliver real value. Sellers need to understand that they are buying the multi-dimensional real estate community, resources, knowledge and expertise that brokers and agents bring to the home buying and selling process. The solution - real estate professionals need to become passionate and confident about the value they provide.

Environmental Data Resources Chosen as Residential Contamination Information Provider for Certified Neighborhood Specialist Program

Certified REALTORS^® learn important information about how to research environmental issues in their neighborhoods.

Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR), the leading provider of U.S. environmental risk information, today announced its relationship with the RealtyU^® Group to provide content regarding environmental issues and their importance as part of the Certified Neighborhood
Specialist designation for real estate agents.