Keyword: policy

Should the real estate industry self regulate on privacy? [NAR]

Should the real estate industry self regulate on privacy? [NAR]

A new Congress is in full swing here in Washington and policy agendas are shaping up for 2011. In the technology area, a perennial hot issue is privacy and data security.  I recently attended the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee’s “State of the Net” conference; an annual must stop on every tech policy wonk’s conference circuit. Among the many issues ...

Melanie Wyne | 2011/02/23  | 10 Comments Politics

A Word With the Brokers – Technology Policies and Monitoring Tips

A Word With the Brokers – Technology Policies and Monitoring Tips

Be Vigilant But Not Obsessive I have frequently taught classes on risk management and online marketing. Inevitably I have found some very disconcerting levels of knowledge in many Brokers regarding online techniques. With the increased use of Social Media, I’ve found that most brokers are becoming paralyzed with fear and lack of understanding. A result of these emotions has caused ...

Matthew Rathbun | 2009/11/01  | 24 Comments Coaching

Broker Resolutions for 2009

Broker Resolutions for 2009

  (Once you’ve read, please comment with at least one thing you’d like your Broker to do or change in 2009)   The Culture Recently in our market we’ve seen great exoduses from certain brokerages and insertions into others. In a few cases it’s a mystery in others it makes absolute sense.  In many situations, the brokers are archaic and ...

Matthew Rathbun | 2008/12/19  | 14 Comments Coaching

Should the real estate industry self regulate on privacy? [NAR]

Should the real estate industry self regulate on privacy? [NAR]

A new Congress is in full swing here in Washington and policy agendas are shaping up for 2011. In the technology area, a perennial hot issue is privacy and data security.  I recently attended the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee’s “State of the Net” conference; an annual must stop on every tech policy wonk’s conference circuit. Among the many issues ...

Melanie Wyne | 2011/02/23  | 10 Comments Politics

A Word With the Brokers – Technology Policies and Monitoring Tips

A Word With the Brokers – Technology Policies and Monitoring Tips

Be Vigilant But Not Obsessive I have frequently taught classes on risk management and online marketing. Inevitably I have found some very disconcerting levels of knowledge in many Brokers regarding online techniques. With the increased use of Social Media, I’ve found that most brokers are becoming paralyzed with fear and lack of understanding. A result of these emotions has caused ...

Matthew Rathbun | 2009/11/01  | 24 Comments Coaching

Broker Resolutions for 2009

Broker Resolutions for 2009

  (Once you’ve read, please comment with at least one thing you’d like your Broker to do or change in 2009)   The Culture Recently in our market we’ve seen great exoduses from certain brokerages and insertions into others. In a few cases it’s a mystery in others it makes absolute sense.  In many situations, the brokers are archaic and ...

Matthew Rathbun | 2008/12/19  | 14 Comments Coaching