DMAAR Rolls Out Safety Initiative
New program intended to offer greater sense of security for agents and homeowners. On July 16, the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS® (DMAAR) introduced a Safety [ Read more... ]
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A Conversation With Marshal Tolly
His focus is on the customer. Marshal Tolly is passionate about customer service and it’s at the core of what he does at Renaissance Granite & Quartz, which [ Read more... ]
Money & Happiness: It’s Complicated
Does more wealth lead to more happiness? Researchers have tackled this question for decades, and although the results have differed, one fact is certain: the relationship [ Read more... ]
Iowa Homes Are Selling Fast
The good news just keeps getting better if you are selling your home in Iowa. Sale prices and number of homes sold continue their upward trend. Sales increased almost 10 [ Read more... ]
Is Criticism More Effective Than Praise?
As a manager, do you often resort to employee praise more than actually giving them the constructive criticism they need to hear? No one wants to make waves, especially in [ Read more... ]