I finally caught up on some reading this weekend - you know those magazines that pile up with the intention of getting around to them in a free moment!  I read the August issue of NAR's REALTOR magazine and wanted to share some highlights with links to the online articles.

• NAR's Newest Designation Is Green - the first certification courses will be held at the NAR Convention in Orlando, November 5-6.  For more information about the designation, or to register for the course, visit www.greenresourcecouncil.org or e-mail [email protected].
• Green Your Marketing With Eco Features - This article offers some advice on how to separate yourself from the competition by positioning yourself as an "EcoBroker". 

1. Get Certified - Check out EcoBroker and US Green Building Council
2. Market yourself as green-friendly
3. Partner with other professionals

• Buyer's Guide: Automate Your Marketing
  • Automate Your Marketing
  • Develop a Marketing Plan
  • E-mail Do's and Don'ts
  • Product Guide; Marketing Tools 
• Mr. Internet - Michael Russer on Let's Twitter

Then I started surfing around the REALTOR Magazine website and rediscovered some excellent tools and resources:

From the July issue - some good info on using video:

• YouToo Can YouTube

• Buyer's Guide: Video