PROView - September 2008 - (Page 1) T Ne he Ba w s Sch Pine ics o oo llas f th l Ch Co e Pa oice unty ge 6 Plan embe Sept lto srea nella r.org r 2008 www. pi Volume 8, Number 8 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. o ach t ppro n of en A -Driv Directio iche e A N ging th a Man ess Busin Your Page 4 PRO Member Center 4590 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33762 Tel: (727) 347-7655 Fax: (727) 347-0779 PRO Tech Support Desk 344-PROS (7767) helpdesk@tampabayrealtor.com President / CEO Ann Guiberson, CAE 2008 Officers Chairman of the Board – Pat Ivers, CRB Chairman-Elect – Victor Adamo Treasurer – Heather Smith, GRI Secretary – Jean Strickland, CRB, CRP Past Chairman – Carolyn Kling 2008 Directors Jan Bruzas, CRS, GRI Donna Bryan, ABR Sue Flaig, CRB, CRS, GRI, PMN Jerry Guy John Rurkowski Pat Sanders, GRI Leon Sarkisian, CRB, CRS, GRI Barb Wolfe, SRES Editor Mathias Bergendahl, CAE (727) 216-3034 Graphic Artist William Cote With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in the PROView, members of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this magazine provided such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the PROView, PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Advertisements may not be reproduced without permission from the advertiser. Articles in this publication express the opinion of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy; however, neither the advertiser, the editor, the publisher or the Association shall be responsible for errors and/or omissions contained herein. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the Association. Advertising products or services herein shall not be construed to be a promotion, approval or endorsement by PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Copyright© 2008. All Rights Reserved. PROA ctive era • Brok ge De rke • Ma sign tplace Analy Home sis • s Sales Repo S rt • ML Are you finding yourself spread too thin in your day-to-day business, trying to cater to the needs of just about everyone expressing an interest in buying or selling a home? Are you and your business victims of the general 80/20 rule where 80% of your success comes from only 20% of those you work with? Consider narrowing your target market by searching for a niche that will serve you better. Upda te Page 4 Contents 2 4 6 10 12 13 14 17 18 19 Chairman’s Notes Feature Story PROActive Be Vigilant. Remain Safe. A Niche-Driven Approach to Managing the Direction of Your Business It’s Election Season: REALTORS® in Politics The Basics of the New Pinellas County School Choice Plan Do You Know Your Clients as Well as Yahoo The Dog Days of Summer for Real Estate Brokerage Design Does? Marketplace Analysis Home Sales Report MLS Update Technology Tips: A Day in the Life of the PRO Help Desk and Other Valuable Suggestions From Your Favorite “Techies” Calendar of Events & Programs MLS Mind Your Manners New REALTOR® and Affiliate Members PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION September 2008 1
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