Real estate pros form united lobbying front (BizJournals)The Real Estate Council of Austin and other metro-area commercial real estate associations in Texas have formed a statewide coalition to monitor and advocate on legislative issues that impact the industry.
Web sites rank real-estate pros (The Columbus Dispatch)LOS ANGELES -- Word of mouth is one of the most common ways homebuyers and sellers find a real-estate agent. Now, there are several Web sites that promote a more scientific approach: ranking agents based on criteria such as years of experience, how many sales they've closed and the number of client testimonials.